erin2796 Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Hey everyone I only have 2 days until surgery and have been following my pre op diet and have only lost 2 of the 10 pounds I was required to lose! Not sure why so little....I'm so worried that I'm going to get there and they are going to refuse to do the surgery! :lb12: Has anyone else run into this problem? any ideas that helped you get that last minute weight off? Erin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clynn Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 You can get in touch with Dr Miranda if you're worried but the doctors are just as concerned that you DID the pre-op diet as directed as they are with the weight loss. You can lose fat but gain water weight which will keep the scale from moving and there are a host of hormonal factors which can come into play to. If you're quitting smoking at the same time that can also have an effect on your metabolism. Just keep at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erin2796 Posted June 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Thanks Clynn! I did quit smoking also at the same time....didn't even think about that impacting my weight loss. That helps eleviate some of the worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimra Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Clynn is right.. as long as you have been doing the pre op diet you should be fine... It's not like you have gained 2 lbs... right?? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erin2796 Posted June 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 yes thankfully I did not gain any weight! LOL! I did quit smoking and if anything that is a move in the healthy direction too so maybe that will be enough for the doc since I did not lose the weight. Does anyone have any experience as far as how the doctor handle you not losing the weight? Their reactions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandgroupie Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Definitely call Dr. Miranda and be honest with her - BEFORE YOU FLY OUT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C1BandedBabe Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Erin let us know what she says please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrty835 Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 I had that same problem, Got stuck at only 8lbs when I was told to loose 15. I called her and she gave me some tips and it worked the day of the surgery I was down 14lbs. Good luck with everything and call her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erin2796 Posted June 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Thanks everyone! I'm going to give her a call now. I'll let you know what she says. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparetire Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Thanks everyone! I'm going to give her a call now. I'll let you know what she says. Yes, that is the best... I know when I quit smoking, I made sure my diet did not change, yet I gained 50lbs... never did get it back off. My friend also quit, she gained 20 but it eventually came off her. I guess what I am trying to say is that hormonal and nicotine changes to you body will also wreak havoc on your weight. be sure to tell Dr Miranda exactly what you have been doing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C1BandedBabe Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Erin actually I called yesterday and I think they said she is out of the office until Wed. not sure but give her a call and see if she is in to be on the safe side.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erin2796 Posted June 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 I will post after my surgery and let you know how it went. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my_friend_amber Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 They told me to lose 15 and I only lost 12, but had lost inches too and they said I was fine for surgery. The point is to shrink the fat in/on the liver, and losing inches is a great indicator - so be sure to measure also! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soccermom Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 I was banded on 6/7/08 and I actually gained a pound before the surgery. I got scolded at but was able to do the surgery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittycat Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 My patient coordinator told me that she was not so much concerned about my weight loss on the scale, but reducing my liver. As long as you are following the prescribed diet and your liver is being reduced, even it's not showing up on the scale, you should be fine! Good luck hon, and let us know how everything goes! Cathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erin2796 Posted June 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Thanks soccermom! That's a relief! Not looking forward to the scolding but will deal with it as long as they still do the surgery. I have stuck to my diet so hopefully the liver fat will be reduced! I fly out tomorrow morning for OCC and will have my pre op test done then because my flight lands before noon sooooo..... Wish me luck everyone!!! Next time you hear from me I'll be riding the band wagon!!! lol! Erin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cedartown Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Thanks soccermom! That's a relief! Not looking forward to the scolding but will deal with it as long as they still do the surgery. I have stuck to my diet so hopefully the liver fat will be reduced! I fly out tomorrow morning for OCC and will have my pre op test done then because my flight lands before noon sooooo..... Wish me luck everyone!!! Next time you hear from me I'll be riding the band wagon!!! lol!Erin If they are having a low number of patients,ask & you may can get it done tomorrow. Gives you an extra day.I would recommend if you do,to use it in San Diego. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erin2796 Posted June 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 I'm traveling with 3 other people that are also having surgery done so I can't leave them in TJ to head to San Diego even though it would be a BLAST!!! Damn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C1BandedBabe Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Erin just wanted to say good luck honey! And ask LOTS of questions so you can come back and fill me in on things k... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erin2796 Posted June 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Erin just wanted to say good luck honey! And ask LOTS of questions so you can come back and fill me in on things k... Don't worry Trina I will! I know how much I love reading those and I know your not far behind me!!! YAY!!! I'm so EXCITED!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesuse Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Good luck Erin!! I'm sure it'll all go well. Nice that you have buddies with you! Yes - please let Trina and I know how it all goes since we'll be next! Yay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erin2796 Posted June 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Don't worry ladies!! I will!!! I'll be sure to post while I'm loopy so you guys can all laugh at me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElaineC Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Erin, I can't wait to meet you tomorrow. My plane lands at 10:15am so we will probably be on the same van to OCC. WOW. HMMM....Since I don't have buddies being banded at the same time, I wonder if they would consider doing mine tomorrow? If they are willing, I am. It would give me an extra day to recoup before my appointment on Friday for the marriage license. This will be a busy and exciting next few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erin2796 Posted June 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Erin, I can't wait to meet you tomorrow. My plane lands at 10:15am so we will probably be on the same van to OCC.WOW. HMMM....Since I don't have buddies being banded at the same time, I wonder if they would consider doing mine tomorrow? If they are willing, I am. It would give me an extra day to recoup before my appointment on Friday for the marriage license. This will be a busy and exciting next few days. Hi Elaine! My plane lands at like 9:35am so we'll be in shortly before you. If we're not on the bus together I am sure I'll run into you at the hotel or the center. See you there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesuse Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Don't worry ladies!! I will!!! I'll be sure to post while I'm loopy so you guys can all laugh at me! You should be able to get online access in the recovery room - right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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