Pre-surgery diet

They didn't weigh me on surgery day. 

I'm in the last days of my pre-surgery diet that includes 4 High Protein Ensures, 1 cup of 0% fat Greek Yogurt and at least 4 cups of liquids beyond that.  I've lost 13 lbs. in 13 days on it.  I don't know how the insurance stuff works in the States, but for our Alberta clinic, I was told that my weight going in was what they would work with. It would seem a shame to be penalized for losing weight prior to surgery.  

Best of luck to you!

It does seem stupid to me as well.  Just not sure what to do. 

My doctors office gave me a weight not to fall below for insurance purpose, because my BMI is 37 and I am close to the limit of what is acceptable.   The weight I was at two weeks ago in their office is locked it with the insurance people.  I can now lose weight and be fine.  I have lost 5 lbs in 5 days on my pre-op diet.  I would think they would have your approval back by now.  I wouldn't worry, if they thought it would be an issue  they would have warned you.

How are you doing Tempest?  You must be very excited to get this done with?  I am very excited but still very scared at the same time.  My surgery is the 14th and I am struggling  with my pre-op diet and wish I was going sooner.   I want to wish you the best of luck Wednesday.  Let us know how it all went when you can.

I'm excited, nervous and now, I think I'm nesting, like a mom about to go into labour! LOL I'm running around the house doing laundry, washing the sheets, vacuuming, and grocery shopping, so everyone else is taken care of while I'm gone.  My son is ADHD, but old enough to handle himself, but this week is pictures at school and he's in a new school, too, so we're just trying to dummy proof everything. 

The liquid diet goes by fast enough, I found.  Once I got past the first 5 or so days (a bit of a hiccup, as I went back to teaching on day 6 and there were snacks and free lunches, etc., so more struggles, but I didn't break), it was okay.  And, then before you know it, the 14th will be here!  And, I'll already be on the other side of the fence, and hopefully able to help people from that side.  

I will check in when I can.  I'm thinking I'm in the hospital until Friday or Saturday, as I live an hour from it, they may keep me longer.  

That's too funny, I have been doing the same thing.  I have enough protein foods and crystal light to survive for months.  I spent all this weekend scrubbing kitchen cabinets down and washing and waxing my floors.  I don't want to be laying around staring at dust bunnies.  I have meats packaged in porions I can have.  I made some dinners for my husband to pull out of the freezer.  I'm ready!

Best of luck to you, I hope everything goes smooth and look forward to hearing from you when you are on the other side.

Thanks so much! I'm lucky that hubby cooks and the kids are old enough to fend for themselves.  And, there's always take out if they need it.  

Oh, it will all be here soon enough!

Good luck and fast healing!! September surgeries are in full swing! 

Thank you!!