preop weightloss failure

Anyone not able to stick to the preop liquid diet? I only lost 5 lbs not 20 and feeling scared my surgery is Tuesday. I was weighed in a couple of days ago so if they felt I shouldn't have the surgery something wouldhave been said right? My starting wieght is 247 at 5'7'' so my bmi is low if that matters. P.S. I have 2 days til surgery and WILL stick to the instructions given to me at this point.....

They would've let you know at your last appointment if there was a problem,  I can't see them waiting until the day before to drop a bombshell on you...Best of luck with your surgery!!!!

I think your going to be ok.  Stick to the diet the next two days.  THe main purpose for the liquid diet pre op is to shrink your liver and make for a an easier operating field for your surgeon.  Best of luck to you for an uncomplicated textbook surgery and a quick and easy recovery.  Keep us posted. LisaMarie

Thanks I agree I have to just keep focused on the postive life is good

You'll be fine. They wouldn't have sent you home from the last ap't without saying something. Can you imagine going to the hospital and them saying "only kidding?" Don't think that didn't cross my mind in the days before!

Life is good and it will only get better. Keep up the positive attitude -- you'll do great!

I don't have to stick to a liquid diet. I was told I should lose 12 pounds before surgery. So far, no go. I don't have the willpower or the energy to do it. I don't even understand what I'm supposed to eat. I know, I should call the nutritionist. I'm just so tense about all of this - waiting for all of my pre-tests to be done and reported. My doctor didn't sent my files like I asked her to, so I had to re-fax today. I'm worried about telling my company I need the time off, but I don't  have a surgery date yet, so I can't tell them!! I need some help here. Going to try to eliminate all the white stuff from my diet and see if I lose anything. I'm really getting nervous!