Question:
i have to lose 5
I have to lose 5lbs or so by friday because it will shrink the liver. So i am afraid that if i don't lose it, i won't get to have the surgery. — missyheffelfinger (posted on March 5, 2007)
March 4, 2007
I'm 4 months post op and I think you can lose the 5lbs by exercising or
walking the treadmill. Have faith. It can be done. They want to make sure
they don't do damage to the liver since they have to move it to do your
surgery.
— Virginia M.
March 4, 2007
Your liver will shrink if you restrict fats and alcohol consumption. Many
heavy people do not have fatty livers-- the two are not necessarily
correlated.
— SteveColarossi
March 5, 2007
Try the liquid diet you are suppose to go on AFTER the surgery and see if
that will help you any and exercise. You can do it! I doubt very
seriously if they will cancel the surgery -- although there may be some
surgeons who are anal that way but I don't know of any. Many blessings to
you and keep thinking positive.
— the7thdean
March 5, 2007
Two weeks before my surgery i had to go on a low carb diet to shrink my
liver. I could eat only 40 grams or less a day. Try to eat low carbs and
excerise.
— barfiep01
March 5, 2007
Two days before my surgery I was on clear liquids and lost 4 lbs. If you
are able to stay on clear liquids, that will definitely cause weight loss,
however, it will make you weak. I agree about exercising, that combined
with the reduced calories should get 5 lbs off in a few days.
— Sheri A.
March 5, 2007
LOL two words that may help you
LIQUID DIET
chicken or beef broth
suger free jello
sugar free pudding
crystal light
— MOMTOTWOSONS
March 5, 2007
One week before surgery in mid April 06 I was on clear liquids only: water,
herbal tea with splenda, sugar free jello, chicken/beef broth, sugar free
popsicles. Sure it was boring and tough but I dropped about 10#. It can be
done. I was also on clear liquids for 1 week after surgery - I tried some
of the Isopure clear protein drinks but couldn't stand the taste. On my
second week post op we started full liquids (cr. soups, mashed potatoes,
cream of wheat, sugar free instant breakfast) then slowly to soft foods to
regular foods and lastly in Nov 6-7 mos post op I could have raw veggies
again. I have had only one or two bouts of dumping- and have lost over
150#. No complications. Take your time advancing the diet- I think that is
the key. Donna
— dabby
March 6, 2007
Once I got my surgery date they never even weighed me again. I don't think
they are going to cancel your surgery over 5 lbs.
— KristineMarie
March 6, 2007
Even if you lose the 5 lb., it's not all going to be from around your
liver. Please just stick to the pre-op diet you have been given. If you do
that, I doubt that they will consider canceling your surgery at this late
date just because you didn't lose 5 lb. When I went in for my surgery, they
did not know how much I weighed one week before surgery. I got a phone call
to start the special diet about 10 days prior to surgery and I even went to
Jack-In-The-Box and enjoyed my last Ultimate Cheeseburger, which is my all
time favorite. I may have gained a pound by doing so but I still have the
vivid memory of how good that last cheeseburger tasted. Also, when I
appeared on the day of my surgery, they did not even put me on the scales
for a "final weigh-in". Seemed strange to me but that's what
happened. The concern at that point is that your stomach and bowels are
"clear" for the surgery, NOT how much you weigh. BTW, this week
of special diet prior to surgery will be a good gauge of whether or not you
can stick to your post-op diet instructions. If you can't do it, I'd
recommend that YOU TELL THEM that you are not going through with the
surgery. Your ability to follow your post-op dietary instructions will have
a greater influence on your success at losing weight than the actual
surgery itself.
— [Deactivated Member]
March 6, 2007
I had 1 month in which to lose 20 lbs before I could have surgery... and I
did it! You have to decide if it's worth it to you. 5 lbs will not be hard
to lose if you follow the liquid pre-op diet. I had to stick to 10 grams or
less a day of fat. Even "messing up" a few times I was still able
to lose 23 lbs prior to surgery. Of course, I lost the last 5 lbs in the 3
days prior to my surgery of liquids only. It was hard, but it's exactly
what you're going to be doing after surgery. Believe it or not, once your
"hunger" is taken away (after surgery) it is a lot easier. I made
a cup of hot water and dumped sugar free jello in it whenever I was wanting
something sweet... sounds weird, but it was oddly comforting being warm and
sweet. I also ate chicken broth (I actually still like that) and drank
sugar free v8 splash (still do). Good luck, and I would think twice about
having that "last meal"-- think of the liquid diet of your
"new beginning" and embrace it! :) (10 weeks post op and down
69 lbs!!) Believe me, it's worth it!!!
— airbear762000
March 13, 2007
The reason I had the surgery was because i could not lose weight with diet
and exercise! I had the surgery with an enlarged liver, just made sure i
had a good surgeon with lots of experience!
— Novashannon
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