pre-op weight loss

[chivsg 5]

Hi all,

I am going in for surgery on Tuesday 9/3. I have been doing the pre-op diet faithfully (my only cheat was 1/2 caf coffee and 1/4 of a pickle spear) but I don't think I have lost weight on this diet, which is terrifying. Has anyone else not really lost prior to surgery? There was a little line on the informed consent I signed that said "some people may not lose any weight and some may lose more than 100% of excess weight" and that keeps playing in my head. I mean, this is going to work, right?!

[ScottsGirl 106]

I lost 20 prior to surgery by eating half of what I did usually. They want you to lose prior to help shrink your liver a bit so that it's less of an issue during surgery. I am 3 weeks out and have lost 12lbs. I have not lost any weight for the past week. I know this is normal, and that the weight WILL come off once my system has completely adjusted. Everyone is different and will lose at a different pace. I DO NOT compare myself to anyone else as they are not me, and you should do the same.

VSG is a tool to aide in weight-loss and should always be viewed as such. What YOU chose to do after, is up to Y-O-U. I can also confirm that without the VSG, I would not have lost 12lbs in two weeks. So, this being said, I can ALMOST guarantee that you WILL lose more weight with the surgery, than you would without. In speaking for myself, I am very glad that I did it and have no issues with head hunger as of now. I am satisfied quickly when I eat and have to really focus on Protein and Water, which annoys me, but I know this is a LIFELONG commitment. I WANT THIS! I am a very slow loser, but as long as I'm losing and not gaining, I am satisfied with my progress. Women tend to gain 1-5lbs temporarily each month, for obvious reasons, but it's just Water.< /p>

Stay focused, eat right, exercise faithfully and you WILL meet your goal eventually.

[Arts137 1,811]

That phrase is just "CYA". Don't worry, you will lose IF you follow the program...