I went to my last doc visit today my surgery is next week Monday and I haven't lost any weight, he says if I don't lose weight by Monday he will cancel surgery::'(:'(:'(

How can I lose by Monday 5-10 pounds

A liquid diet. nothing but liquids. This is what was advise to me:

*Water or flavored water(no more than 10 calories per serving)

*Pulp free juices(apple, grape,cranberry-100%real juice). Juice should only be consumed if you feel weak or shaky, but only limit to half cup

*Coffee and tea

*Broth

*Sugar free Jell-O and sugar free popsicles

And remember that you are doing this for your own health. It will be a rugged few days but definitely worth it. This is one time to keep the long term goal in sight!

PS As hard as it may be to accept, it would be better for your surgery to be cancelled (I am hoping you mean delayed?) before you go into hospital than for him to start surgery and then stop because you're liver hasn't shrunk and it is not safe for him to continue.

Did you have a preop diet to follow? Have you followed it?

Yes, and somewhat

Water....Lots and lots of water!!!!

I know the pre op diet is hard, but they give it to you for a reason. You have to stick to it. It's horrible I know. But it will help you long term.

Buy can it really be lost by Monday

I lost 11 pounds in 7 days...I thought for sure my surgery was gonna be cancelled cause I wasnt gonna lose enough weight in time. I drank 4-5 bottles of water a day and 2 protein shakes. I also had one very low calorie meal. You CAN do this. I know its hard and it sucks but just give it all you got!

I forgot to add EXERCISE! That helps bunches! I wish you all the luck in the world!

It is hopeless, you have not committed to making the changes necessary to be successful with the band.

Reschedule your surgery, get counselling and try again to get involved in the PROCESS which is a journey!!!

Best wishes, Mimi

It would probably be better for you to reschedule the surgery for a few weeks from now. Start the preop diet again and stick to it. The preop diet is tough, but my doctor said they didn't design the program to be mean. They designs the programs to keep you safe.

If your liver isn't small enough, he may not be able to perform the surgery. If that happens, you will have been subjected to all of the risks of surgery (general anesthesia, blood clots, pneumonia developing from the anesthesia, and incisions cut into your body) for absolutely nothing.

I am only 4 days post-op. My surgeon's instructions are 3 Protein shakes and sugar-free liquids (which was the same as my two week preop diet). Although I'm not hungry, I really want to CHEW something. I know that I can't because I have to allow my stomach to heal.

You said that you somewhat followed your preop diet. After surgery, if you only somewhat follow the instructions, you can really hurt yourself and your band.

Good luck with your journey.