gain before surgery

July 25, 2005

on the papers that i sent to the doctor i said that i weighed 274 but i weighed myself this morning at 280 because i am a nervous eater. My surgery is on the 29th, what should i do?

rene2005 · July 25, 2005

I would give a quick call and leave a message telling them you made a mistake. Then YOU won't have to worry anymore!

vinesqueen · July 25, 2005

I gained weight before my surgery. No worries.

they will know you gained weight, they will weigh you before the surgery.

Also, there is the possiblity that the two scales don't match up. Are you working on a liquid diet?

Call them, tell them how nervous you are.

Be kind to your self!

July 26, 2005

Depends on if you doc cares or not. My doc didn't give me any requirements as far as losing or gaining weight before surgery. Some docs do care though.

In fact, I gained 8 lbs during the whole process -- from September to December when I had surgery. Oh well.

jayme

Anwyn · July 26, 2005

It really depends on the doc - I was told at my consultation that if I was up even 1 pound at my final weigh-in (one week before surgery) they would reschedule my surgery. So of course I promptly gained 5 lbs and then stressed about making my weight for a month. It came off, but I wish I had been able to have a last splurge before weigh-in!

Don't worry though - I don't think most facilities have this requirement, and I'm sure they would have made it clear to you at your consultation. I say enjoy a last hurrah!