Gaining B4 Losing?

wanabthin · July 17, 2007

So I have my surgery date for August 3 and I will start my preop diet 7/23 but I'm still worried about the weight that I've managed to gain since my consultation. I know it is between 5 and 7 lbs after my week long vacation on the beach and having the mind set that I won't be eating for about 6 weeks I've been a little out of control. Did anyone else have the problem of gaining between consultation and surgery? Will I still be okay as long as I strictly follow my preop diet?

areellady · July 17, 2007

ok, first thing is first. YOU WILL BE ABLE TO EAT AGAIN!!!! I think that so many people freak at the thought of not being able to eat again, that they just shove in food just to do it!! You will eat again, and it will all be good. Mark my word!!! Be true on your pre op diet, that is important. Do it for yourself!! It will give you a great feeling of accomplishment that you did it!!!

juliegeraci · July 17, 2007

Don't worry too much about weight loss. If your insurance company doesn't care you shouldn't. Just eat and stop when you are full. The preop diet is to shrink your liver. You may only lose 5 - 10 lbs on it. You will be okay with that. Good luck.

mikesmom · July 25, 2007

So I have my surgery date for August 3 and I will start my preop diet 7/23 but I'm still worried about the weight that I've managed to gain since my consultation. I know it is between 5 and 7 lbs after my week long vacation on the beach and having the mind set that I won't be eating for about 6 weeks I've been a little out of control. Did anyone else have the problem of gaining between consultation and surgery? Will I still be okay as long as I strictly follow my preop diet?

Yes, thank you, I have been doing the same thing, thinking oh, I better heat that popcorn or peanuts, cuz who knows when I will do it again. Good luck.