So Disapointed

[Guest Jan_W]

Hi Everyone

Guess I am hopeing someone will be able to give me a little feedback, Went to the doctors today and he has told me I have a very fatty liver, and at the present time it would be to dangerious to operate on me. He wants to see itf I can loose 10kg in a month,

Wonder if anyone has gone through similar trouble or at least can give me some addvice how to loose that much weight in a short time

Jan

[New Hope 37]

Jan, I think most obese people have a fatty liver. I did and my dr. had me go on a low glycemic diet. It was very easy to follow and was to shrink the liver. It was basically healthy foods that we should be eating any way. The surgeon doesn't want to run the risk of nicking your liver during the placement of your band. If you do a search, you should be able to pull up that diet. Hang in there! It will definitely be worth the effort.

[paula 4]

Hi Jan!

Dont be discouraged, I think this is a very wise doctor you have!!

My doctor recommened that I go on a liquid diet a week before my surgery to help reduce the fat on my liver.... did your doctor recommend any type of diet?

This is very commen.

Good luck!

[the best me 6]

Don't panic or be discouraged, I have heard of this plenty and the fatty liver is typical in obese people and it is good to shrink it before the Dr wiggles around in there with sharp instruments. 20kg is around 44lbs, which is a pretty good amount, does your Dr expect you to do this before 4/29, your band date? That is a solid 6 weeks away...you can do anything for 6 weeks and you will do fine. Cuts the carbs and the fat, do lots of veggies and lean Proteins, LOTS of Water and go to FitDay.com and put in your food, so you will see what you are eating. You CAN do this!

I have been looking for you on the April 2005 Bandsters thread under the Support Forum. Come say hello there. We have almost a dozen getting banded in April! woohoo! Keep us posted, Jan!

Editing:

Ooops! You are to lose 10kg, not 20 so that is around 22 lbs in 6 weeks to Band Date...aw, man, you can really do this, Jan! No problem!

[lapbander081004 7]

Jan,

My Doctor will not do the surgery on anyone unless they follow a liquid diet for 14 days prior. The only reason our Dr puts anyone on the diet is to reduce the size of the liver. Weight loss(i lost 20 pounds in the two weeks) is a good side effect. ASk your Dr about it.

[SHAZ 0]

Hello Jan

My doctor had me go on a liquid diet for ten days prior to surgery. I think most of us had to. I was told that shrinking the liver allows easier access to the stomach. I lost 21 lbs as a result. Go for it, everything sounds normal to me. Good Luck!!!

[TrishS 3]

Yeah Im also going to be on a liquid diet 10 days before surgery. but Im going to try to lose 5lbs even before that.. just for myself not because he wants me to. Good Luck!!!

[DeLarla 22]

You can always get a 2nd and 3rd opinion. I say this because one very popular surgeon kinda snickered when I asked him about operating on someone with a fatty liver (I was worried since mine was fatty.) He said experienced doctors can get around the fatty liver without problem, and only a lazy inexperienced doc will have a problem. Don't quote me though, cause I'm just passing on one surgeon's comment.

[Zoe 6]

Different docs seem to have different protocols, and for some it depends on your BMI. I didn't have to change my diet at all before the surgery, and my BMI was 39-ish. But some smaller people have been asked to go on liquids for weeks before banding, and some larger patients with BMIs >50 don't have to make any changes, depending on the doctor.

Liver size is an issue; a liver retractor is one of the implements used during the laparascopic procedure. (The resulting scar is tiny.) Yes, 22 lbs. is a lot to lose in such a short time, but if your doc says you have a liver problem and wants you to lose weight before surgery, he's probably doing it to make the surgery easier for both of you. It's a drag, but lots of people here (like Greg and Shaz) have done it and had successful results... maybe they'll share their liquid-diet secrets.

[donali 57]

Here's how Nykee did it:

http://lapbandtalk.com/showpost.php?p=55037&postcount=7

[lapbander081004 7]

He said experienced doctors can get around the fatty liver without problem, and only a lazy inexperienced doc will have a problem. Don't quote me though, cause I'm just passing on one surgeon's comment.

I understantd this isn't your words so I want everyone to know I'm only quoting the quote.

I feel only a reckless Dr won't use all means available to make the surgery compliction free.

[I'llsucceed 1]

I am on the liquid diet right now & have been since last Tuesday. Here is what I have in a 24 hr period.

(x4) Boost - high Protein drinks-8fl oz each

(x1) Lite & Fit Dannon Yogart-6oz cup ..but allowed 8oz

(x1) Instant Carnation Instant Breakfast Mix w/8oz skim milk

Thats it- its tough, But in 4 days I am down 3.5 pounds ;0) & its getting easier each day. Of course Drink your water-ALWAYS. I was told by someone, if I had too, I could have a zero calorie something like a pickle, also diet coke. I have had diet coke.

By the way I started just because I thought I may have a surgery date. It was for the 29 of March but now has moved. I think your Doctor is very smart & cares about you & your procedure. Listen to him. You'll do Great!!

He should recommend a dietian for you to speak with. That is who planned out my liquid phase.

[Guest Jan_W]

Thanyou everyone for your support, When i got the news yesterday i was so down, but i know my Dr is doing the right thing, He has said from the begining if there is any major risk's they will have to be looked at.

He has put me on a drink called Optifast which i have to take twice a day. And I have to go for another scan in four weeks so i realy have to get my Kg's down by then.

I am a fighter and will succeed, especialy with all the support from you guys

[Guest Jan_W]

Well it has been a few weeks since i last posted, I lost the 10kg that I had to and i was banded last Monday the 9th of May

It is now a week since and i feel great, the first few days were a little hard and i spent the first day in ICU as i had a few other problems but now i am home and feeling fine have lost about another 3kg since i got home so i am really raped

Hope all is well in here and i can catch up with some of you soon

Jan

[the best me 6]

Wow Jan! I was looking for you in the April Bandsters group but hadn't heard anything for so long I thought you might have forgotten us! So glad to hear you had your surgery and all is well. Good for you! Thanks for checking in, and don't stay gone so long!!! Glad you are back. Congratulations!