Have anyone gained weight the day of surgery and the surgeron turned them down? I know in class they will tell us the surgeon will make us put our clothes back on if we gain weight on the day day of surgery.

Some will some won't it depends entirely on your insurance and surgeon. My surgeon is known for putting people "back on the bench" for 6 months if they gain or test positive for tobacco or alcohol day of surgery. They understand that we have a difficult time losing weight, they love to see te scale trending down no matter if it's .2lbs or 50lbs, or they at least want to see us maintaining (staying the same). They consider us not ready if we gain. That's my particular program though, all are different. I'm guessing if they say it, they mean it.

Yikes!!!! Surgery day is monday and i have to lose 5lbs. Hopefully i make my goal and hopefully my doc dont put me back on the bench

Are you on a pre op liver shrinking diet of some sort?

I believe in you I sent you some encouragement and hopefully some helpful tips in a personal message. I wish you luck and success on your journey :-)

Edited February 21, 201412 yr by KristinaRnY

Thank you sooooooooo much for your help and i will let you know how things go

I can say that I highly doubt that this will happen. I understand being denied for smoking or drinking but weight gain, come on? We are encouraged to lose weight before surgery. We are motivated by these certain "beliefs." But I would say that it is extremely rare for that to occur. If it did, I'm sure it would be for a HUGE amount of weight. I actually gained a ton before my final surgery consult. The surgeon said nothing. If you follow your fast (if you have one) as close as possible, you will be fine. The fast is for your benefit and it will allow the surgeon to maneuver easily around your liver. Also, if you are a female you may gain weight because of your cycle. It is not totally out of the realm.

This happens to many people. It is mostly anxiety. I was worried about literally EVERYTHING and none of it happened. You will be just fine. Worry is normal. This is a big deal! You can do this. Stay as focused as possible. Good luck!

I can say that I highly doubt that this will happen. I understand being denied for smoking or drinking but weight gain, come on? We are encouraged to lose weight before surgery. We are motivated by these certain "beliefs." But I would say that it is extremely rare for that to occur. If it did, I'm sure it would be for a HUGE amount of weight. I actually gained a ton before my final surgery consult. The surgeon said nothing. If you follow your fast (if you have one) as close as possible, you will be fine. The fast is for your benefit and it will allow the surgeon to maneuver easily around your liver. Also, if you are a female you may gain weight because of your cycle. It is not totally out of the realm. This happens to many people. It is mostly anxiety. I was worried about literally EVERYTHING and none of it happened. You will be just fine. Worry is normal. This is a big deal! You can do this. Stay as focused as possible. Good luck!

Thanks you are absolutely right. I am a bit worry because my surgery is tomorrow and the nurses always told us about surgeons canceling the day of surgery maybe to scare us into losing more weight.

Our coordinator informed us that if we gain any additional weight that out surgery will be cancel, especially if you gain more than your start weight they will cancel your surgery and they have. I would focus on making good food choices and ensuring that you do not gain more than your original weigh in amount. Because all doctors are different and have different requirements, you never know. I do know that I was given a specific amount of weight that they wanted me to loose from day one which was 20 pounds, because they want to see if you are willing to make the changes and commitment to this lifestyle change. I ensure that I do not go over my allowed calories and find my self asking when I do eat am I hungry and counting calories on everything. I also have found out with me drinking close to 64 ounces of water everyday yo are not quite as hungry because you are filled up on liquids.

Yikes that is a bit nervewracking! I wont be having surgery til summer ( I just started a new job!) but I would be so saddened if I couldnt have surgery due to a gain.

Lucky i did lose some weight and my doctor went on with the surgery. I was so excited and now i am 5 days post op