i NEED input... PLEASE! :0)

 I'm scheduled to have RNY on Wednesday. I was told to lose 15lbs. before surgery.   I did a low-carb diet for 2 weeks, and have been on a liquid diet for the past two weeks. I've been doing REALLY well, but I can't seem to lose 15lbs... I'm down about 8lbs. If I don't lose all of the 15lbs will they reschedule or cancel? That would completely devistate me. Has anyone experienced this? What are you thoughts? Am I more than likely okay as long as I'm losing and not gaining? I HOPE SO!!!

Thanks :0)

All surgeons probably handle this different.  I had 3 1/2 weeks to lose 13lbs and I didn't.  I only lost 6lbs in 3 weeks (they moved my surgery up by half a week), but he went ahead with the surgery anyway.  I have heard of surgeons who will reschedule a surgery if you don't lose enough though.

Hope your surgery goes as planned!

Speak to your surgeon or his staff and let them know whats going on. They should tell you flat out whether or not he'll do the surgery or not w/o that 15lbs. I actually gained a pound and had 6 months. I wish I had tried harder but my surgeon went on with the surgery and everything went fine. So speak to them and they should tell you.

More than likely they will go ahead with the surgery.
The reason they want people to go on these diets before surgery is to shrink the liver some. So it will be eaiser to move around in there.

Good luck to you and I hope all goes as planned.

Holli

I did not have  to do this, but I wish you luc****ep up with what you're doing and talk to the surgeon about it.

hey girl wednesday!! wow the day is almos  here! ocngrats on that 8 lb. I think you will have your surgery that  day lol.
keep usposted.
hugs

Thanks for all your input guys!!! I called my surgeon's office today and they said they WOULD NOT make me reschedule. WOOHOOO!!! I'm so stinking pumped!!! :0)

Glad that you called and got your answer.  I'll be thinking of you on Wednesday.  Please let me know if you need anything.  If your mom needs reassurance or has questions, she's welcome to call me too.