What if I have actually gained a few pounds since my last visit?

I am about 11 day froms surgery, and have made some improvements in my eating habits and exercise routine during this time prior to surgery. However, I think I am now "stress" eating. Has anyone had there surgery postponed by their doctor due to not losing weight prior to the surgery date---or actually gaining a few pounds prior to surgery? I heard a nutritionist say that she has known some doctors to cancel or postpone surgery due to this, based on the fact that it does not show willingness to adapt the changes necessary to be successful. I would appreciate any input on this. Thanks!

YOU NEED TO CALM DOWN THE EXCITMENT IS GETTING THE BEST OF YOU. STOP AND THINK WHAT YOU ARE DOING BEFORE YOU DO THE EATING. YES SOME DOCTORS WILL CANCEL SO BE CAREFUL JUST THINK ABOUT WHAT YOU ARE FIXING TO DO DONT SPOLE IT KNOW YOU HAVE STARTED THIS JOURNEY SO IF YOU NEED ANYTHING PLEASE FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME ILL TALK AND HELP YOU YOU HAVE TO MANY FRIENDS IN HERE THAT CARE SO USE TO LEAN ON

Hi! LM My surgery was on Oct 14, 04. Had to loose at least 20lbs, I lost 34lbs. Try not to stress. Starting today, eat small portions even if you have to eat 6 small meals a day. My nutritionist started me out that way, i.e., 1/2 pack oatmeal & 1 boiled egg or yogurt & skim milk or soy milk if you can't tolerate milk. Lunch, small garden salad with tuna, snack fresh fruit, (apple, strawberries, peach, banana), dinner, serve your meals on a child's plate this keeps you from eating too much. Even though I am 8 mts out I place my meals on one of my grandson's plates or bowls, this keeps me from over eating now and it helped before I had the surgery. I ate a lot of fresh vegetables and fruit. Most doctors want you to losing a few pounds before your surgery it shows them that you are willing to follow their protocol. This journey is a big change, instead of living & eating you will be eating to live and your food intake is small so if you start eating small portions now you will be able to continue after the surgery. Drink lots of water it helps you lose weight. In my thoughts and prayers. Just think soon you will be one of us on the other side. You are beginning a new journey in your life and its wild ride! Wt before surgery: 310 Wt day of surgery: 276 As of today: 178 total wt loss since journey began: 132lbs total wt loss since surgery 97lbs. You can do this we have faith in you! Take it one day and one step at a time if you need someone to talk to email me at [email protected]. v

My WLS surgeon has canceled WLS at the pre-op visit the week it's scheduled when the patient's weight gain since the initial application convinced him the patient wasn't psychologically ready for the demands of the post-op regimen. One thing that strikes me about your 2 posts, only about 10 min. apart, is that you are experiencing a lot of anxiety (not unusual) and you seem to be in the dark about what you're doing. Have you gained weight since your application? Don't guess, get an answer so you know the reality of what you are (or aren't) dealing with. Are you stress eating or not? You know the answer to that one already, I bet. So the challenge is to find alternative behaviors to reduce your anxiety that don't involve food consumption! There's many ways and since each person in unique, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to calming yourself down. Some behaviors that can be effective include: soothing self-talk (can be a one-word prayer like, "Peace," "Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me," "Perfect love casts out fear," "Shalom"); deep breathing; scheduling a bubble , massage, pedicure, manicure, walk in nature: spending quality time with your cat/dog/ sweetheart/ kids/ best friend; daydream about the future you and the wonderful life you'll live, go to the cosmetics section of a store and sniff different fragrances that please you. Regarding dehydration and nutrition in the first two weeks, ask your doc's office what vitamin&mineral supplements they want you to take. My doc gave out tums & Flintstones chewable (both products tasted tooooo sugary to me & I found GNC chewables that were tastier to me). All will be well. Lovingly, Lauralyn Lap RNY 2/13/03 @ size 3X Today @ size 8!