Hello All,

My doc wanted me to do a 3 week pre-op liquid diet. I feel shame and discouragement that that means I'll do poorly post op -- and not do well losing the weight!

Has anyone ever done well losing weight who did poorly on the pre-op diet?

Thank you,

WeeWers

I think you're fine. I would try to follow the pre-op diet as close as possible; but, I'm sure you're not the only one to make a slip. I do not believe you're setting yourself up to fail post-op. After surgery, I'm thinking you will not want that stuff anymore anyway. Many doctors put patients on a strict liquid diet pre-op. But mine lets me eat small breakfast, protein shake lunch and a decent dinner with lean meat and green vegetable. So, I think you're fine.

Hello Jersy Girl,

I think if you go back and re-read my post -- you will see that I was NOT asking people to tell me it's ok not to follow their docs orders.

That was quite a leap.

WeeWers

True, you asked if folks who did poorly on the pre-op still lost after surgery. "Poorly" is subjective, I guess. I took that to mean you did not follow your instructions, and wanted reassurance from others who had the same experience and did fine with their loss post-op.

I understand wanting reassurance, we all do at one time or another. I know I shouldn't assume, But I did.. 30 lashes for me. I assumed you are still pre-op, and I answered as though you were still going through your pre-op and struggling. I'm still not sure what stage you are at, but I'm glad when questions came up, you posted to get feedback.

Thinking about it some more, doing "poorly" could just mean that you followed everything to the letter and didn't lose. If that is the case, it could just be your body adjusting, stay the course and you should lose with no problem. It may not be as quick as you want it (I know it never is for me) but it will come.

I think it has a lot to do with mindset when it comes down to it. It is easier not to indulge or overindulge post op... Fear of harming your newly sleeved stomach does wonders for self control, the build in restriction does too. One of the phrases I hang onto through this whole process is that "You get operated on your stomach, not your mind" Head hunger, cravings etc, may or may not be easier to deal with post-op, but if you follow your plan post-op , you should be golden.

Best of luck to you!

I think you're fine. I would try to follow the pre-op diet as close as possible; but, I'm sure you're not the only one to make a slip. I do not believe you're setting yourself up to fail post-op. After surgery, I'm thinking you will not want that stuff anymore anyway. Many doctors put patients on a strict liquid diet pre-op. But mine lets me eat small breakfast, Protein shake lunch and a decent dinner with lean meat and green vegetable. So, I think you're fine.

Thank you so much for the kind and encouraging words. You epitimize what this forum should be all about.

WeeWers