How much do ppl typically lose on pre-op diet? I realize everyone has a different diet prescribed by their surgeon. I gained 5 lbs within the last couple weeks because I got really comfortable not counting calories for a bit. :-) But Im starting day 3 and I'm down 7 lbs already so I'm just curious.

I work on a surgical floor and we dont make people take wedding rings off. Only piercings and other jewelry. Its more common then you think for them to be covered up with bandaids.

I learned something new today Wasn't aware it was that common. My mom works in an OR as well and thought it was odd. Thanks for the info Cheryl!

I'm hoping to lose a lot on pre op diet because my wedding rings are stuck on me, and I don't want them cut off for surgery. I plan to go to a jeweler 2 days b4 surgery if they still won't budge. I have a month to pre op diet, so I'm trying to be healthy most of the time now, then my liquid diet. I also am interested in hearing how much people who did a pre op diet lost. I'm guessing if I lose 20 pounds in the next 6 weeks (very hard maybe not possible but who knows I don't have experience with a liquid diet...which is why it is nice to her from those who do) maybe my rings will come off...I'm hoping!!!!

Good luck with the rings! Hope everything turns out great for you and congratulations on your upcoming surgery!!

Ladies, can't we all just get along?

Just curious: what's the reason for covering up wedding rings with bandaids?

Just curious: what's the reason for covering up wedding rings with bandaids?

Hi everyone!! Im having my 2nd band put in on the 30 nov. Im in Melbourne, Australia. Ive on optifast for 2weeks apparently the main reason they do it is to try & have some weight loss before surgery and to shrink your liver. Anyways i hope everyone is going well!!

Because surgeons use electrical cauterizing equipment that jewelry interferes with. Most places if you absolutely can not get your rings off and refuse to have them cut off will put a bandaid over it to counter act the metal.