childrensgarden2 Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 I thought maybe we could have a support group for those of us who have to lose weight before surgery. I have to lose 30-32 pounds and am really nervous about it. I have followed my diet to a T for the last 11 days and have lost 13 pounds. I have stalled the last week. Looking for support!!! Shannon Surgery date 4/27/07 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamhappy07 Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 I thought maybe we could have a support group for those of us who have to lose weight before surgery. I have to lose 30-32 pounds and am really nervous about it. I have followed my diet to a T for the last 11 days and have lost 13 pounds. I have stalled the last week. Looking for support!!!Shannon Surgery date 4/27/07 Hi Shannon,=D> Congrats on losing as much as you have so far. That's alot of weight to lose in 3 weeks time. Why so much? I have never heard of someone having to lose that much before surgery. I don't have a date soon since I am waiting for money from my 401k to get to me. I hope I don't have to lose that much before surgery. I was told you usually have to lose about 5% of your weight before, but that would be less than 20 I think. Good luck with you weight loss and surgery. You can do it! Peace, Judy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
childrensgarden2 Posted April 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2007 Hi Shannon,=D> Congrats on losing as much as you have so far. That's alot of weight to lose in 3 weeks time. Why so much? I have never heard of someone having to lose that much before surgery. I don't have a date soon since I am waiting for money from my 401k to get to me. I hope I don't have to lose that much before surgery. I was told you usually have to lose about 5% of your weight before, but that would be less than 20 I think. Good luck with you weight loss and surgery. You can do it! Peace, Judy From what I understand they want my BMI to be under 50 (?) and it is over that and will take me to lose that much. I am considering doing a phone consultation with the Dr to see what will happen if I dont lose it all. A couple of my friends used the same Dr and havent had to do what I am doing either but they weren't as heavy as me. I was wondering if anyone else was doing what I am? Hope your money comes in soon. Shannon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gistmom Posted April 6, 2007 Report Share Posted April 6, 2007 I thought maybe we could have a support group for those of us who have to lose weight before surgery. I have to lose 30-32 pounds and am really nervous about it. I have followed my diet to a T for the last 11 days and have lost 13 pounds. I have stalled the last week. Looking for support!!!Shannon Surgery date 4/27/07 Hi! My surgery was scheduled for April 23 but panicked and was afraid I wouldn't lose the 13 pounds I needed to by then, so we changed it to the 30th of April. I it hard to lose this weight, if it wasn't, we'd all be thin already and wouldn't have to get the lapband! What diet are you on? I bought a bunch of Slimfast and after 2 days, I'm sick of it. Any suggestions? Connie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
childrensgarden2 Posted April 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2007 Hi!My surgery was scheduled for April 23 but panicked and was afraid I wouldn't lose the 13 pounds I needed to by then, so we changed it to the 30th of April. I it hard to lose this weight, if it wasn't, we'd all be thin already and wouldn't have to get the lapband! What diet are you on? I bought a bunch of Slimfast and after 2 days, I'm sick of it. Any suggestions? Connie BOY OH BOY Do I wish I had a solution for you! I am doing a slim fast in the morning and a lean cuisine for lunch and dinner. I am having a really hard week although I have not cheated. I am almost down 15 pounds (a few ounces shy). I am doing really hard work outs with a trainer and 3 days of it is strength training so I am hoping that wont hold me up with gaining muscle. Shannon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubadot Posted April 7, 2007 Report Share Posted April 7, 2007 Hi Shannon, Dr. Miranda has asked me to lose 30lbs before my surgery date. My BMI is over 50 also. My surgery date isn't until August 24... but, I don't want to take the extra time for granted. Right now, I am waiting for a few cases of Slim-Fast to arrive so I can start my journey. I live on a very very small island (150 people) in the Caribbean and don't have the luxury of a grocery store. So... I have ordered two cases of Slim-Fast to get me started and hoping it arrives next week. Please keep us up to date on how you are doing! I'm sooooo excited.... and scared at the same time! Good luck! Dottie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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