Question:
Any pre-ops diet/exercise before surgery? Outcome?

My surgery date is June 12 and I'd like to loose a few pounds (currently 355) by then. I'd like to hear from anyone who followed a diet right before surgery and get a detailed account of specifics regarding the diet/exercise regimen and how it affected you after surgery. Thank you.    — lturman (posted on April 8, 2002)

April 8, 2002
It certainly can't hurt to lose some and start building your strength before surgery. I didn't lift a finger and had an awesome recovery. I was up and walking before 24 hours, only felt soreness, not pain, and was home in less than 48 hours. If I had exercised before surgery, there is a possibility of it going smoother. But I don't think it could have been better!
   — Cheri M.

April 8, 2002
My Md insisted I begin an exercise program and increae my protein intake to improve my tissue for surgery- I quit all carbonated sodas and worked out at Curves for Women 4-5 times a week- both my doctor and I felt that it made a tremendous difference in my recovery- good luck
   — ~~Stacie~~

April 8, 2002
My Md insisted I begin an exercise program and increae my protein intake to improve my tissue for surgery- I quit all carbonated sodas and worked out at Curves for Women 4-5 times a week- both my doctor and I felt that it made a tremendous difference in my recovery- good luck
   — ~~Stacie~~

April 8, 2002
I started exercising as soon as I made the decision to have surgery. My weight on surgery day was 363#'s. If I had not exercised and worked on strengthening my arms and legs, I do not think I would have been as mobile as I was. Exercising made a world of difference in my mental attitude.
   — Ginger J.