pre-op diet

Why are you on a liquid diet before surgery???? Pam

The center I go to requires a 2 week liquid diet before surgery because it makes your liver easier to work with in surgery. The diet though is 4 servings of a protien drink, a non calorie drink like crystal light and raw vegetables once a day.

Hi Michele, The Office I will be going to also started the 2 wks before and 2 wks after liquid diet. But how does raw veggies get included?

Congrats to all of you on your weight loss so far. I had my surgery on April 27th, and I am down a total of 182 lbs as of this morning. I started out really high, so I think that is why my weight loss is where it is. Hope all is going well, and everyone is happy and healthier. Anita B 420/238/220 soon

Hello to all! I had my surgery on 4/27/05 and according to my "early morning weight", I am down 137 lbs. I am thankful for this much since I was on iv feedings for about 2 months, so I got a slow start on the weight loss. Everyone keep up the good work!!!

I had my surgery 4/11/05 and have lost 151 pounds. I have exceded mine and my surgeons goal. The last pounds always move the slowest. Remember hind sight is 20/20 and you can't change the past, look ahead of you and not behind. Heather 291-140(-151)

I've lost 154 since surgery. However, I lost 47 prior to surgery due to my BMI being too high so that brings my total to 201!! Teresa Congratulations to us all!!! We've had an amazing year!!!!

4/27/05 120 and still like 35 or 40 to goal I do not exercise enough either so I could have done better but hey I am from size 28 now to a 12 and need to be at an 7 - 9 . We are never satisfied with ourselves. You have really done great. Without the surgery I would have gained 120 this year. Be blessed, fran b

I have to say that I really dislike these kinds of posts because we are all DIFFERENT!!! We have different body types, carry weight differently, different health issues, etc. I've reached a weight that my surgeon is satisfied with and that's what I go by. This type of question could make some people feel very inadequate about themselves. What matters is that we're working the program and getting healthier....not how many lbs. lost or what size you can get into now. Flame away, if you want...I don't care. Susan

No flames from me, everyone has their opinions! Some my fee inadequate, some may like to share their success. Have a great day! Brenda