HELP!! Weight lose before surgery?

Hi Everyone, I have a question and I was wondering if anyone out there could help me . I had my consultation back in Feb/March of 2005 since that time I have gained 11 pounds they told me that I have to lose 6 pounds before surgery. I have been eating nothing but salads. Does anyone know of anyone being turned away for surgery because of not losing the weight. I am so nervous on top of being scared. Can anyone help me? Mae

Personally I was only told 10 days before surgery to lose weight and they never said how much - how scary is that? I lost 6 lbs in 7 days (without exercise because physically I couldn't) and that was fine with my doctor. I had the same fear. I was told by the staff if you make an attempt and even lose 2 lbs, that would be fine. Your body does need calories to burn calories though so don't go too low - try eating something besides salads. good luck mae! Heather

Hi Heather, Thank you so much you made me feel so much better. It has been stressing me out so much. I had a normal dinner last night I had some porkroast , a sweet potatoe, a piece of corn on the cob and boy it tasted so good. I keep having that fear that they are going to say you didnt lose that 6 pounds and they are going to postpone my surgery. I am so excited but scared at the same time. I cant wait to join the losing side. Thank you so much. Mae

I'm sure you'll be fine honey, good luck!

Hi Heather, My surgery is the 26th of this month. I'm now on a liquid diet until then. I eat 2-3 8oz low cal,low fat surgar free protein shakes. One cup of chicken,beef, or veg broth, about twice a day, and a cup of jello, and pudding both sf,and ff. My surgeon expects me to lose about 15 by the 26th. Try going liquid for a few days, this is the diet given to me by the surgerons nutritiontist. Take Care, Mark

Mark - I already had my surgery. Did you mean this post to go to Mae? Try reposting it under hers so she gets the email that says you responded. good luck on your lap banding! Heather