Preop op & terrified

[beggingtobehealthy 97]

Hi everyone. New to this group but needed some support. I am scheduled for April 27th to finally be sleeved after being in the program since June. Last time I saw my dr I told him I was going on a cruise two weeks before surgery. He had told me if I gained any weight he wouldn't do my sleeve. Easy enough. I watched what I ate, worked out every day and stayed hydrated. Still gained a pound unfortunately. Well he had me starting preop op one week before surgery. I have lost 6 pounds since I started preop and still have the remainder of today and then up til Wednesday. I haven't cheated even a little. My surgeon told me I should lose between 8-12 pounds pre op and if I don't, again he won't do surgery.

Has anyone ever had their surgeon say no way on the day of surgery? Or is this a scare tactic? I am so paranoid I am eating approx 400 calories a day and my energy has severely depleted.

Thanks everyone

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[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

First, eating 400 calories a day probably won't do you any good in wright loss or being healthy for surgery. What does your pre-op diet entail? Make sure you stay hydrated and eat a lot of Protein. Avoid sugar, carbs, starches, high fat,... things that are stored in your liver.

What your surgeon most likely is concerned about is the size of your liver. The purpose of the pre-op diet is to shrink the liver so it is more manageable. He actually has to lift it up out of the way to get to digestive tract.

If he feels you have not done as he asked then he certainly may postpone or even cancel your surgery. It is for your benefit.

[beggingtobehealthy 97]

First, eating 400 calories a day probably won't do you any good in wright loss or being healthy for surgery. What does your pre-op diet entail? Make sure you stay hydrated and eat a lot of Protein. Avoid sugar, carbs, starches, high fat,... things that are stored in your liver.

What your surgeon most likely is concerned about is the size of your liver. The purpose of the pre-op diet is to shrink the liver so it is more manageable. He actually has to lift it up out of the way to get to digestive tract.

If he feels you have not done as he asked then he certainly may postpone or even cancel your surgery. It is for your benefit.

I'm allowed Protein shakes, broth, sugar free Jello, sugar free pops and one lean Protein and veggie a day

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[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

First, eating 400 calories a day probably won't do you any good in wright loss or being healthy for surgery. What does your pre-op diet entail? Make sure you stay hydrated and eat a lot of Protein. Avoid sugar, carbs, starches, high fat,... things that are stored in your liver.

What your surgeon most likely is concerned about is the size of your liver. The purpose of the pre-op diet is to shrink the liver so it is more manageable. He actually has to lift it up out of the way to get to digestive tract.

If he feels you have not done as he asked then he certainly may postpone or even cancel your surgery. It is for your benefit.

I'm allowed Protein shakes, broth, sugar free Jello, sugar free pops and one lean protein and veggie a day

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Then if you are feeling tired and lethargic then be sure and have another Protein shake (at least). Are you getting at least 64 oz of Fluid a day?

[beggingtobehealthy 97]

First, eating 400 calories a day probably won't do you any good in wright loss or being healthy for surgery. What does your pre-op diet entail? Make sure you stay hydrated and eat a lot of Protein. Avoid sugar, carbs, starches, high fat,... things that are stored in your liver.

What your surgeon most likely is concerned about is the size of your liver. The purpose of the pre-op diet is to shrink the liver so it is more manageable. He actually has to lift it up out of the way to get to digestive tract.

If he feels you have not done as he asked then he certainly may postpone or even cancel your surgery. It is for your benefit.

I'm allowed Protein shakes, broth, sugar free Jello, sugar free pops and one lean protein and veggie a day

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Then if you are feeling tired and lethargic then be sure and have another protein shake (at least). Are you getting at least 64 oz of Fluid a day?

I drink over 100 oz of Water a day with no issues thankfully

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