Question:
anyone been cancelled due to weight gain?

I know I have gained weight. Last supper syndrome. I have 26 days til surgery. I was thinking that I should start eating better. I know that it can't hurt. Of course with the belief that something has to happen so that I don't have the surgery (Somehow I don't deserve it) Could I be trying to sabotage. Sometimes I feel so wierd. Thanks    — armonce G. (posted on January 15, 2003)

January 14, 2003
My dr. has canceled pts due to weight gain of six pounds but I have heard other docs canceling for over 10 and some for more than 15. Each seems to have their own view on this. You should definitely ask. I was so paranoid that I went into the surgery having lost 5 lbs (and this was over Christmas and New Years) and being 3 lbs under the qualifying weight for surgery. If you're AT 40 BMI, ask your doc about losing weight as well. However, the less weight you gain or the more you lose, the healthier you will be for surgery. I ate right and took vitamins for the weeks before my surgery and am glad I did.
   — susanje

January 15, 2003
My surgeon required a 10% weight loss before surgery. Losing even 10% of your weight has been shown to significantly decrease risks and improve your health. So, I had to be really careful with any last meals I indulged in. Now is a good time to start learning and reinforcing some good habits that will help you be successful post-op. And, after losing 30 pounds befoer surgery, I can say at 6 weeks post-op that I'm down 56 pounds already! It gave me a real head start on my weight loss! As far as losing enough to put your BMI under 40, my surgeon submits your pre-10% weight loss weight for approval purposes. I don't think you're trying to sabotage your surgery. You might have the normal apprehension that everyone goes through. As for feeling we don't deserve it, as fat people we've always been made to feel somehow less than worthy of things, and also to feel guilty about our fatness. We do deserve this! I'm only 6 weeks out from surgery (Open RNY) but I'm told that in time, we'll be able to eat those foods you're now worried that you'll never be able to have again. So don't let the last supper syndrome overwhelm you. Good luck!
   — Michele C.

January 15, 2003
Most of us went thru last supper syndrome convinced that we would never be able to eat another chocolate bar, buffet, or piece of pizza again. Its just not the case. For the most part, you will be able to indulge in your old favorites but not as much of it. I don't go to buffets anymore as it is a waste of money, though I could if I wanted to. And pizza has lost its appeal-wish I could say the same about chocolate! If your doctor does not require you to lose weight before surgery then don't worry about it. However, I probably gained 10 pounds between the time I knew I was having surgery and the actual surgery date, 10 pounds that I wish I hadn't gained, as I now would be very close to goal if I hadn't gained it in the first place.
   — Cindy R.

January 16, 2003
My surgeon said that if you weigh more at your pre-op appt then you did on your consultation date, she would flat out cancel surgery. I was soo worked up about not gaining anything that I did end up trying to lose some and did. She just wants to put the fear in you so that you don't go hog wild. Although, I would have if there were no rules in place but thinking back, I am glad there were. This will make an easier transition from stuffing my face like there's no tomorrow to barely eating. So, with the rule, I am making better choices, trying to get protein in, and cut out pop. And, I finally realized, all my favorites will not be forgotten, I will be able to eat them again sometime down the road if I care to. So, I think if you are able to start making better choices and realize that you will eat again, maybe you can get yourself better prepared for surgery and it will make for an easier recovery. Best Wishes!
   — Dee ,.