Week one I lost seven lbs. By day two of second week I lost 2 more lbs. So I was so excited, thinking I'd lose more than the 10lbs required. Now it's PMS time and the scale shows that I've GAINED 3lbs!!! Surgery is scheduled for Monday and my nerves are shot! Has anyone not reached the required weight during pre-op and if so did your doctor still perform the surgery?

My surgeon did not have a strict,"you need to lose this much weight". He just wanted my liver to be less fat. I am sure that everything will be okay. Just stick to the diet your surgeon gave you. Best wishes.Karen

My surgeon had me sign a "0" pound weight gain clause.....I asked the office if he was strict about it..they said no...he just doesn't want u gaining a whole lot..I lost 15 pounds and day of surgery he was proud..but i' sure if u explain ur cycle is there it wont be a problem...best wishes hun and don't let that stress u.

Thanks Ladies! That gives me hope I walked 3 miles this morning instead of 2 and I'll do it again tomorrow. Not much else I can do except pray for the best.

I gain at TOM. I would just keep your salt intake down. My doctor did not weigh day of surgery. Last weigh in was about two weeks prior.

You should do fine the pre-op diet is to shrink the liver, sounds like your liver will be suffiently shrunk! LOL

Good luck on Monday, here's wishing you a speedy recovery!

Exercise is essential, and definitely watch your intake of salt, as that usually adds to Fluid retention.

I had to be under the weight set by my surgeon by my pre op appointment which was 3 weeks prior to my surgery date...otherwise, surgery would be rescheduled. He enforces this policy strictly. I lost 14 pounds in 3 weeks, with increased exercise, high protein/low carb diet and strict portion control. I was 8 pounds under the weight I needed to be by the pre op appointment.

Best wishes...I hope everything goes as planned!

Just stay on the plan, I lost 15 of the 25- 30 they wanted.my doctor said my liver was almost half it's original size when he went in.I was very afraid but my doc said ( after the fact) he was less concerned about number and more that I stuck to the diet to get the desired shrinkage he wanted.

Update: My surgery was performed as planned since I've consistently lost weight from my first visit in March. Yaaaaay...I AM BANDED!!!!

Hurray! Best wishes for a speedy recovery and keep us updated!