PRE-OP Dieting...Need Advice

[birdbrainzz 0]

I have a surgery date of April 22, and my pre-op is this Friday, April 3. When I first met with my surgeon last month, he said I should try to lose 10% of my weight prior to the surgery. That's 24 pounds in 30-days! If I could lose 24 pounds, I wouldn't need surgery!!! However, I have cut out all fast food, pastries, etc., and have been eating more fruits, vegetables, and fish. This morning I got on my scale and I've actually gained a few pounds. I started crying because I literally cannot lose weight. Do surgeons normally give you an actual pre-op diet to follow? I'm just concerned he might cancel my surgery because I've gained weight. I'm pretty scared because I've been waiting two years for this, and I don't want to wait any longer. Anybody have any advice??:thumbdown:

[pwoods5015 0]

Hopefully he did not actually mean for you to lose 24 lb in 30 days - that sounds unreasonable, as well as dangerous. The first time I saw my doctor and was accepted for surgery, he said to lose 5 pounds before it could be scheduled. He should have a pre-op plan for you to follow when you next see him - I have seen several versions here, ranging from a couple of days to 2 weeks (which I had to do) of a liquid diet. Just follow what your doctor says to do.

[birdbrainzz 0]

Okay, I'll be seeing him on Friday. I'm hoping he will have an actual diet for me to follow. I'll let you know. Thanks for your reply...I feel much better.

[gamyj 0]

your doc is crazy!!! 24lbs in 30 days is unlikely. i have a couple of tips for u though.... increase ur Water intake like crazy... try to stick to low carbs like meat, low fat dairy, veggies... and most of all RELAX i know it's a stressfull, but take a deep breath and make good food choices , drink ur water and all will be well. if u have any more concerns feel free to drop me a line.

good luck!!!

amy

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Well, I lost 32 pounds in, um, 37 days, by doing "my" preop diet for 3 weeks (lost 15) and then my surgeons (which I should've done from the start) for another 2 1/2 weeks (17 more pounds). BUT i started very high at 405.

Just do what your doc says, not what you read, or think you "should" do, don't cheat, and you'll be fine!

[birdbrainzz 0]

Thanks Amy. I've cut out ALL carbs and am drinking a TON of Water. Today my ankles were so swollen, I've never had this before. Could be from being overweight, or I'm retaining water...not sure. But I hope my DR gives me an actual "pre-op" diet, since my surgery is April 22. But I really appreciate your help. I love knowing that I'm not alone!

[gamyj 0]

im always here to help!

best wishes!

amy