Ok, so I am having surgery on Thursday and I lost 9.5 lbs on pre op diet. Wish I lost more. Anything I can do to push it some more? Besides exercise? Thanks!

I think you've done great so far. I lost 10 on the pre-op and mine was 2 weeks long. I think you should just stay the course and not worry about the numbers. I have learned that this is a process and it takes time for your body to adjust. I see people write on these boards over and over - "don't focus on the scale" and although it sounds counter-intuitive, it's true. Just follow your doctors orders and focus on fueling yourself with healthy food and nutrients after the surgery and you will set yourself up to succeed.

Best wishes!

I lost 10 too, and my surgery is Thursday also. You nervous yet? Good Luck, lets keep in touch to check on each others progress.

My surgery is tomorrow!! I lost 22 lbs on the preop diet. Congrats and hope you do well!

Wow, 22 lbs?! That's awesome!! I am starting to get nervous. I call hospital today to find out what time tomorrow. It's going to be in the afternoon because my dr has morning hours at the office. That's going to stink big time. All that time without even a SIP of water let's definitely keep each other updated!!

I think you've done great so far. I lost 10 on the pre-op and mine was 2 weeks long. I think you should just stay the course and not worry about the numbers. I have learned that this is a process and it takes time for your body to adjust. I see people write on these boards over and over - "don't focus on the scale" and although it sounds counter-intuitive' date=' it's true. Just follow your doctors orders and focus on fueling yourself with healthy food and nutrients after the surgery and you will set yourself up to succeed.

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Good advice! Dr Phil said once that if you lead a thin persons life your body will follow.

I got where I am today focusing on the scale, diet didn't work? Not losing fast enough? Screw it!

With the band you have no way of saying that you're giving up. Sure you can switch to slider foods but you still can't gorge yourself in huge meals, your band won't let you.

I love my scale and I weigh myself daily just to keep myself focused. However I accept what I see gain loss or stall! It's just information! It does not measure my success! Actually LIVING A BETTER ME DOES!

Wow' date=' 22 lbs?! That's awesome!! I am starting to get nervous. I call hospital today to find out what time tomorrow. It's going to be in the afternoon because my dr has morning hours at the office. That's going to stink big time. All that time without even a SIP of Water let's definitely keep each other updated!![/quote']

I hear you sista! I had mine at 1pm and when you're nervous your mouth goes dry. You can do it! Those ice chips will go down nicely when you're done. Don't forget your Chapatick, a must must.

Thoughts & Prayers with you friend!