what happens if you dont lose the specified weight before surgery

[marthaeb 0]

has anyone been turned down due to the fact that they did not lose any weight before the surgery date?

[RNBSN786 206]

has anyone been turned down due to the fact that they did not lose any weight before the surgery date?

The reason why surgeons ask us to lose weight before surgery to defat our livers. When we are over weight, our liver becomes fat and it's hard to operate on the patient. So I would def follow the instructions your surgeon has given and if you have not lost weight and they open you up and see they can not operate then they will ask you to come back later. I would not take a chance with that...I lost 10 pounds just being on the liquid diet before my surgery. Best of luck!

[thinMints 3]

Don't let it stress u out. Just do your best and it all will work out. Best of luck to u!

[jtickle 295]

I wouldn't stress out about it. Just follow the diet guidelines. My surgeon didn't say anything about not losing, but they did put on my pre-op paperwork that if you gain weight before your surgery will be canceled. I have been on their pre-op diet since March 3rd. My surgery isn't until the end of June. So far I have lost 15 pounds. It's not a lot but it's something.

[codenameduchess 2]

I gained a little weight during my 6 month diet b/c I stopped nursing and I really underestimated how many calories that burned. I was still approved.

However, you cannot gain wait on your liquid pre-op diet. They will cancel your surgery for that.