Guest guest Posted October 7, 2001 Report Share Posted October 7, 2001 Kathy, It is actually on Dr 's orders that I am losing the weight. He wanted 20 pounds gone in the last three weeks before surgery. I didnt think I could lose 20 pounds in 3 weeks--maybe, but not sure, so I am starting now, about 8 weeks out. Ru DS on Dec 12, 2001 Dr. , Marietta GA Current weight 380 Current BMI 61 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2001 Report Share Posted October 8, 2001 I would be cautious of dieting before major surgery. As we all have experienced, dieting can make you weak and feel awful. You will need all your health and strength for the surgery recovery. Talk to your doctor or the office about any pre-surgery diets. They may already have a diet for you to try or they may warn against it. I know my surgeon has some people diet prior to surgery if they have a very high BMI. Kathy M. DS 7/19/01 213 pre-op 160 today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2001 Report Share Posted October 8, 2001 I was specifically told NOT to diet before surgery due to the fact that I had a low albumin level. It is important to talk with your surgeon before embarking upon a weight loss effort before your surgery. Best - Nick in Sage Re: pre-surgery diet > I would be cautious of dieting before major surgery. As we all have experienced, dieting can make you weak and feel awful. You will need all your health and strength for the surgery recovery. Talk to your doctor or the office about any pre-surgery diets. They may already have a diet for you to try or they may warn against it. I know my surgeon has some people diet prior to surgery if they have a very high BMI. > > Kathy M. > DS 7/19/01 > 213 pre-op > 160 today > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2001 Report Share Posted October 10, 2001 Hi- The most I ever lost was on Atkins. It will get you into the protein mindset and I think it was a great diet while I stuck to it. Ellen(Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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