6 Days to lose 10 pounds

[Jessica2011Marie 6]

So I had my final appointment with my doctor this past Thursday. Surgery date is this coming up Wednesday the 9th. He told me to lose 10 pounds by surgery date. I am now 4 days till surgery and have lost 1 pound. Feeling very discouraged because he said he will post pone surgery if I'm even 1 ounce over the 10 pounds. I've already set my work leave up and all and just hate that all this is gonna be put on hold due to a stupid 10 pounds.

[SalOdyssey 441]

Sounds like he's being a bit of a jerk. Had he given you a number prior to reach before surgery or did he spring this on you Thursday? I don't see how that's possible, except without eating which isn't healthy.

Best of luck to you!!

[Summermonkey 22]

What the what? That's crazy. Don't sweat it. Just drink shakes and drink a ton of Water to flush out any water weight.

[Jessica2011Marie 6]

I've been on a 2 weeks diet and lost some already. Been eating 1 meal a day and nothing but Water. But when he said that my heart sank. Even with doing what I was doing the most I lost like 6 pounds in a week. At this point I've just decided to go on liquid diet. Nothing but water and chicken broth.

[Jessica2011Marie 6]

I know I've never been more hungry in my life. So many emotions right now.....

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I've been on a 2 weeks diet and lost some already. Been eating 1 meal a day and nothing but Water. But when he said that my heart sank. Even with doing what I was doing the most I lost like 6 pounds in a week. At this point I've just decided to go on liquid diet. Nothing but Water and chicken broth.

This is just crazy and not healthy at all.

You need to go into surgery as healthy as possible.

How are getting enough Protein with just one meal a day or chicken broth?

Sounds like you need to have a good talk with your NUT and/or surgeon.

[Jefferyc79 103]

This sucks. I'm super sorry to hear about that. I lost 15 pounds before I met my surgeon. He noticed my weight lost and told me I didn't need to meet a weight lost requirement prior to surgery. All I need to do is NOT gain any weight. Wish u the best of luck.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

That doesn't sound healthy. I know it's hard to believe, but a few days will not kill you. My initial projected surgery date was pushed back 2 weeks because I hadn't completed my sleep study. Nearly a year later, I can't believe how upset I was at the time. My surgery still happened and all is well. Follow a sensible diet, eat lean and walk or exercise. If they have to push back your date, you will survive. Most importantly you will have enough strength to safely recuperate from your surgery.

[stelsewhere 27]

Eh hate giving advice on this ... I did this for a weigh in and lost 7 lbs in 2 days (this was not my final weigh in though, I don't know why I put so much pressure on myself at every weigh in) ... I looked up how boxers made weight for fights.

1) no more food. If you feel light headed, grab a cookie or a candy bar (something with suger) but this is ONLY for an emergency. Do a laxative when you get home from work (won't affect you next day at work).
2) Day before, no eating and NO drinking. You don't want ANY extra Water weight. Do another laxative and also I would buy a diuretic at the drug store and do that after work as well.

Is this safe? Not at all. But it will most likely get you through to your weigh in.

When you get home from the weigh-in, make sure you drink gatorade immediately. My surgeon did not weigh me the day of the surgery. So you should be okay. Obviously don't get nuts and gain it all back.

Edited September 6, 2015 by Jackpot435

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Eh hate giving advice on this ... I did this for a weigh in and lost 7 lbs in 2 days (this was not my final weigh in though, I don't know why I put so much pressure on myself at every weigh in) ... I looked up how boxers made weight for fights.

1) no more food. If you feel light headed, grab a cookie or a candy bar (something with suger) but this is ONLY for an emergency. Do a laxative when you get home from work (won't affect you next day at work).

2) Day before, no eating and NO drinking. You don't want ANY extra Water weight. Do another laxative and also I would buy a diuretic at the drug store and do that after work as well.

Is this safe? Not at all. But it will most likely get you through to your weigh in.

When you get home from the weigh-in, make sure you drink gatorade immediately. My surgeon did not weigh me the day of the surgery. So you should be okay. Obviously don't get nuts and gain it all back.

That's no better than what's she's currently doing which is Water and chicken broth.

I can't stress this enough. A FEW DAYS DELAY WILL NOT KILL YOU.

The point of this surgery is to change eating habits and adopt a healthier lifestyle. Why go into this way? laxative and relaying on sugar for energy is what people with eating disorders do. Please do not take this advice.

[jss1988 54]

Also, Google detox baths... they really help lose Water weight overnight...I would only recommend this to you since you have such little time make a big accomplishment

[stelsewhere 27]

I explicitly said it wasn't healthy and a few days of this won't kill her either (assuming she is otherwise healthy). And it can be a big deal to push back surgery if her leave is all set up and everything else. And this may be what people with eating disorders do, or athletes making weight, but she's doing it for one weigh in.

Peace & love and I hope the OP makes her date! I totally understand where you're coming from, girl. Good luck! You will need to follow the diet very strictly when you get home, so if you aren't ready for THAT then yes, you should delay a bit.

Edited September 6, 2015 by Jackpot435

[tinkerrbell1 24]

I had to do the same thing and my primary doctor put me on an insulin shot and I lost 12lbs in 5days

[Shellbell619 35]

In that short of a time frame I would suggest Water pills and or diaretic. Desperate times calls for deperate measures. Good luck Girl. Keep us updated. I have to lose for Insurance purposes but my surgeon has no crazy requests like this.

[Jessica2011Marie 6]

So I checked with my doctors nurse and she said I should be ok. I started the cleanse a day early last night and yesterday didn't eat anything just drank Water and broth and when I weighed this morning I was down 5 pounds just from yesterday. Still gotta do another cleanse tonight and surgery is in the morning so I think I'll be ok! Thanks for all

The advice everybody!