Pre-Op Weight Loss

[pnksteph 0]

I haven't loss as much as I have expected pre-operatively. I only lost like 3 lbs and it has been hard to say no to foods that I feel I wont have for a long time.

My doctor did not give me a specific amount to lose, but I am worried about complications. My surgery is on August 8th--thats just two days away. Any suggestions or thoughts?

TIA

[pnksteph 0]

Yikes, I meant to say the surgery is on August 6th.

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Yes, call your docs office and discuss your concerns with your doc or one of the nurses in the office. They can either allay your fears if there's nothing to be worried about, or delay your surgery a little. The preop diet is, as far as I can tell, mostly to shrink your liver and it isn't an issue for everyone, so you may be fine! or not...your doc and his staff will know!

Just FYI it's really important not to cheat at all on the post op diet because eating foods ahead of time can cause a slip. You might go over this with your surgeon too, to get his take on it. You will be able to eat the foods you love (most likely...I can eat anything at my sweet spot, but it takes a lot less to do the trick) so you don't need to mourn so. It's common, but usually not for any good reason!

Call your doc; I'm sure you'll be fine!