Starting my pre-op stuff

[smile121 66]

Hello,

I have a question, how much did you all lose during Preop? just wondering... i am asked to lose 10lbs.. but i wonder if it is a bad thing to lose more? This may be a silly question.

Also what did you all do to prepare for the surgery? is there anything you wished you did but didn't?

Thank you!

[Elode 8,093]

I lost 12 lbs. losing more is fine, to prepare I read everything I could get my little eyes on.

[ojibway 203]

I was told by my Doctor that he should have no problem doing the surgery, but he still wants me to do the 2 week pre-op. I assume so that I get used to a liquid diet. I can live with that. I'm in my 3rd day of the pre-op, so far just a mild headache and 3 more pounds lost. I can also eat as many green veggies as I want. I am using powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury, nectar and Isopure to mix up the Protein shake routine to help.

[smile121 66]

Thanks guys!

[Diane Grimm 19]

My doctor wants me to lose 20 lbs. Starting January 3, I have to drink Boost Glucose Control shakes 4 times a day until my surgery on January 27.

[alix1019 10]

I'm down 25 pounds and still have 5 days to go

[autumn23242 46]

I did a 14 day pre op diet and lost 12lbs. Surgery went great and the surgeon said my liver had shrunk and was easy to operate around.

To prepare I made sure I had a good understanding of my pre op and post op diet. Had the foods I needed on hand and understood the procedure and after care well.

Nurses were so impressed they sent me home less than 48 hours after surgery and said I was a simple discharge cause I knew what to do and not do.

Also I made sure my house was spotless and anything I might need was at waist level to avoid straining or bending.

Good luck!

[Countrygrrl 450]

I've lost 16 lbs so far

[Diane Grimm 19]

I've lost 5.9 lbs in the past 5 days.

[Diane Grimm 19]

I'm soooooo HUNGRY!