pre-op diet question

[shongra 0]

ok i just stepped on the scale...actually i did lose about 5 lbs so far and i have 5 days until my surgery date in the words of Tim Gunn to "make it work"

[kristenmh 68]

remember: the pre-op diet isn't about losing weight, it's about shrinking the size of your liver. stick with the super low-fat, low cal diet and you'll be fine.

[DDinCA 0]

Does everyone need to do a pre-op diet? My surgery is the 24th and no one has said anything to me about a pre-op diet... I only read about it here...

[*slim* 2]

Does everyone need to do a pre-op diet? My surgery is the 24th and no one has said anything to me about a pre-op diet... I only read about it here...

Not everyone does a pre-op diet. It seems to vary from doctor to doctor. It is to shrink the fat from the liver so that when they move it during surgery, the equipment that they use will be able to hold it. My doctor requires one, but other people going to the same weight loss center that I attend but to different doctors, aren't doing one. I would say if you weren't told about it, you don't have one.

[BeckyinTn 0]

I am 2 weeks into the preop diet. My Dr wants us to do Atkins Inductions which is mostly meat and very few veggies and no fruit or starches. So far so good! According to my scale I have lost 10 more pounds but I am gonna wait and see what the Dr scale says on Tues when I have my preops! Good luck to everyone!

Becky

[health4life 0]

I followed the Medifast plan as closely as I could. There towards the end, closer to my surgery, I have skinless boneless chicken breast and tuna and it only took my Dr. 15 minutes to band me because my liver shrunk and wasn't in his way. I think the key is "low fat, low carb". Best wishes to you. Oh, and I lost 13 lbs on that diet.

For those of you who have had to go on a 2 week or 3 week pre-op diet, how much did you lose? Did you follow it strictly and was your doctor happy with the results?

[sotos 0]

I'm on my 2nd day of 2 weeks liquid/steamed veg pre-op diet and am wondering whether I'm going to be able to work fine during it, and then in the 10 days or so afterward when I'm still on liquids. For example, am I going to feel dizzy going out for a walk after a while on this?

[MissBS 3]

Hi. I am on day 18 of my pre-op diet and I still feel great. I have not felt dizzy or light headed....just a bit moody. Some of my friends and family might tell you I've always been dizzy... but .... no difference while on pre-op. I walk outside and in the house on the treadmill and live where it is still pretty hot. Feel good. Don't know about after surgery... but pre-op is not nearly as bad as I thought it was going to be. Trying to keep my body and mind busy. Good luck!!!

[RestlessMonkey 7]

MissBS I'll be thinking of you! Is your date next Fri?

[MissBS 3]

Hi Restless. Yes. My surgery is scheduled for next Friday (Sept.12th). I leave for Houston on Tuesday. Thank you so much. I've been thinking about you!! How are you?? Everything ok?? Are you smiling and feeling good?? Keep up the good work!! Becky

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Thanks Becky I'm feeling marvelous! I've lost just over 10% of my start weight, I'm over half-way through "bandster hell" (I get mushies on your surgery day! I'll have some applesauce in your honor LOL)

I love my band, I'm healing wonderfully. I know you'll do great as well!

[BeckyinTn 0]

Hey Restless! Thanks for the honor of the applesauce! lol How are you feeling? I hope things are going great for you!

I got on the scale at my grandmother's and it said that I have lost 20lbs but I am gonna see what the Dr's scales say on Tuesday! I hope I have lost that much! That would be great!

I am so excited for everyone here! Our lives are beginning again!:shades_smile:

Becky