surgery without pre op weight loss

Hi everyone,  i was wondering if any of you have had your surgery with out pre op weight loss.  I was told to lose around 20 pounds  but having a difficult time doing this.  I joined a gym last week, so i am exercising.  Doing zoomba and walking 2 miles. thanks for any comments or suggestions.

I lost a few pounds because I joined a gym at the same time, but not many. Maybe like 2 or 3. My only requirement was "don't gain weight."

hi,

I went to Emerson Hospital where they wanted you to lose 5% of your body weight. I was on their South Beach like diet and ended up losing 10%. I also went to the MGH intro program. They did not expect you to lose any weight pre-surgery. They said that their own studies determined that it made no difference. The Emerson program doctors said that your newly shrunken liver made the surgery much easier.

Jayne

Dr.Lautz at the brigham doesn't require a preop weight loss, but you do have to do the 2 week liquid diet . You will loose some weight during that phase.
Joan

Hi! I lost six pounds before surgery. Life style changes were what they wanted to see from me before scheduling the surgery – regular exercise, healthy food choices, etc.  Hope this helps.

My clinic also required a 5% weight loss which would have been 12 pounds for me. I decided to follow the post-op (lifetime) diet, gave up caffeine and diet soda and lost 40 pounds in just over 2 months. I did start walking and peddling my recumbent bike.

I don't know if the pre-op loss helped me have such an easy surgery and recovery or not.

Martha

I was not required nor did I lose any weight pre-op.  I had NO problems during and after my surgery. 

Hello!  I was unable to lose weight before the surgery, and the Dr.s office mentioned the size of the liver as one of the reasons to try to lose weight.  I did, however, quit caffeine completely, which was too over a month.  I considered that to be a HUGE accomplishment. 

Enjoy doing zoomba, and walking in the springtime.    Positive attitude counts for alot!  
 

thanks for all your comments and suggestions.  I went to see the nutritionist yesterday and i am down 7 pounds!!!  Woo hoo!!  I just have to keep that going until surgery ...