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My surgery has finally been scheduled and I go for a 2 hour nurse education and final weigh in on Wednesday (09-07). I was told that even a 2lb weight gain since my last visit will cause my surgery to be cancelled. I started a liquid diet this past Wednesday and the scales aren't budging. This is the week before my period is due and I always put on 4-6 pounds of Water weight. I've been working toward gastric bypass surgery since last December as my insurance company has a list of requirements as long as my arm. I'm terrified that my surgery is going to be cancelled. I'm an emotional wreck.

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Try not to get too stressed out. And good luck on your upcoming surgery.

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@@DogRescuer - my pre-op weigh-in is September 7th as well and I have the same kind of stipulation in my bariatric workbook; I cannot gain any weight from my goal weight loss that was sent by the doctor or they could possibly cancel my surgery. I too was having issues with the scale going up-and-down and I emailed my dietician and she asked what my sodium intake was in a day. She indicated if you are on a low calorie diet you need to lower your sodium intake as well otherwise you will gain Water weight. A 1200 cal diet should get 1200 mg of sodium in and I'm not gonna lie it's really hard to do, but it if you can at least lower it from what you've been eating it should help. Also, try to increase your water intake per day. If you can drink a gallon (128 oz.) It should help too!! Best of luck to you!! ????????????

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Tons and tons of Water will wash the sodium which is what causes that weight gain during your period.

And then try to reduce your sodium intake if you can that should help.

Try not to worry so much about it, we all have that fear........and for you, no food funerals! LOL. That could make it worse!

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I agree with all the replies n I'm currently hopping through hoops for my insurance too! Remember to pee as much as possible n poop before your wt in and don't drink much either that morning wear light clothes too u know jeans are heavy lol it counts , hope it helps! Then go n drink n have your meal after the wt in. Good luck

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