pre-op weight loss
HI my name is Candie I met with my surgeon over a year ago still have to lose the pre op weight requirement, I have actually gained weight< which has made me enter a eating disorder program in bedford, nh. I cannot be the only one struggling with this if anyone has ideas suggestio ns that would be helpful even encouragement I could use it all. How did you lose the weight before surgery? ,
thanks for your help
Candie
thanks for your help
Candie
Hi Candie,
I'm having the same problem, I just can't get myself focused even though my surgery is coming up very soon (right now it's Dec. 13th but I want to pu**** back a little bit). I feel like part of me hasn't accepted the fact that my life is going to change drastically within the next month or so. Sorry I can't offer any advice, but just know you're not alone!!
Liz
I'm having the same problem, I just can't get myself focused even though my surgery is coming up very soon (right now it's Dec. 13th but I want to pu**** back a little bit). I feel like part of me hasn't accepted the fact that my life is going to change drastically within the next month or so. Sorry I can't offer any advice, but just know you're not alone!!
Liz
Hi there! This is my first post, I just joined OH today I guess I am lucky as my surgeon is not overly concerned about weight loss. Yes, he suggested I lose some (and really he said 10-20 lbs would do) but it's not keeping them from moving along. I haven't done well at losing but now that the day is closer (had pre-ops this week, started group workshops, but no date set) I am getting serious. Hence, joining OH! I have made some positive changes and accomplished small goals (ie: cut way back on coffee and diet soda) but now my goals are more in line with the permanent changes post surgery. So this week I want to set small goals: 1. don't eat and drink at same time. 2. get 60-80 grams of protein per day 3. get to the gym twice this week.
I hope the idea of setting small goals helps! Good luck!!!
(ticker represents weight I want to loose before surgery)
I hope the idea of setting small goals helps! Good luck!!!
(ticker represents weight I want to loose before surgery)
I've been struggling with it for a few months; I lost around 8 lbs, but not enough. My surgery is scheduled for Jan. 3, and my doctor put me on the HMR 500 liquid diet for 3 weeks (if I'd lost a little more weight, it would have been 2 weeks). Even if your surgeon doesn't normally do it, maybe it's worth looking into? Today is my first day on it, so I can't say much about its' effectiveness, but I'm completely confident in the hospital I'm using so if they say it works, I believe it!
On the other hand, I've also heard of people using Weigh****chers to lose the weight pre-op. You can even do WW online, and a few months of that might be just what you need.
Good luck!
On the other hand, I've also heard of people using Weigh****chers to lose the weight pre-op. You can even do WW online, and a few months of that might be just what you need.
Good luck!
grampat_08
on 12/30/10 3:24 am
on 12/30/10 3:24 am
Hi Candie I am in the same boat.. I started this journey in October I have completed all my pretesting. I do not have a surgery date however I am meeting with the surgeon for the first time on Jan 6th. I have changed the appointment few times because I have not lost the ten pounds. Therefore I am feeling a little nervous about meeting the Doctor this week. good luck to you.