Question:
Pre-op weight Loss

I'm so stress that I can't even think straight and I can't lose any weight Im so scared that they are not going to do the RNY for I don't lose the 30pds. they want me to even though Im not solid. Is it going to be a problem if I dont I mean Im going to lose some but how can I with out feeling like I have to have juke? The clinic shakes are nastyyyyyyyyyyy. Some now what should I do?    — Ms-Pink (posted on March 22, 2006)

March 22, 2006
I am so sorry you have to lose weight before surgery. I had mine done at MUSC in Charleston SC and I didn't have to lose any weight. In fact I gained 10 pounds before surgery. Dr Byrne said that was ok I would lose it in the first week and he was right.
   — lindansg

March 22, 2006
My surgeon has me on an all skim milk diet to help reduce the fat around the liver so it is easier to get out of the way when they perform the surgery. It is all the skim milk you can drink in 10 minutes 3-5 times a day. So far 1 week 7 pounds lost. There are to people in my support group, one lost 30 pounds in 30 days and the other lost 65 pounds in 6 weeks on this diet. Good luck..
   — classite

March 22, 2006
I lost 22 in 2 weeks pre op. I drank EAS brand chocolate protein shakes, ate sugar free jello, chicken broth, and when I just couldn't stand another liquid, I ate sugar free pudding. It was so much harder pre op than post op!!! After my surgery I wasn't nearly as hungry. The protein drink I chose had the least calories and carbs of all the ones I found. You can find them at Wal Mart and Sams and most grocery stores. I find they are filling and if kept real cold, have a pleasant taste.
   — jcrefasi

March 23, 2006
I lost 30 pounds on Meridia before my surgery. Might be something your doc can prescribe to you... And try to keep in mind that even if you break your butt, this is weight you WILL NEVER REGAIN - that certainly helped motivate me!! That and knowing I had a much better shot at recovery, getting through anesthesia, getting on my feet, etc. sooner the less heavy I was...
   — j_coulter