Three days left and panic is setting in

[Kath in Buxton]

Hi, I go in on Thursday for me GBP, and have just finished day 11 of pre op, and have only lost 8.5 lb. I'm now really really scared that my liver won't have shrink enough:cry:
I haven't cheated. I just don't know what I'll do if I wake up not having been done. I'll be absolutely heart broken.
Does anyone know what the average loss is on the pre-op??

 

[Peachie]

This diet isn't about the amount of weight you lose, so dont worry, we are all scared our livers won't shrink enough, but as long as you stick to the diet you should be fine.

X

 

[Neeta]

Don't panic!!!

I don't know why it is that people get so het up about loosing weight pre op, it isn't really about that. The diet is to shrink your liver.

I lost 12.6 pounds and my liver was tiny - the surgeon said it was so small it fell through the medium retractor he used to hold it out of the way, so I wouldn't worry about the amount you have lost, just keep at it and give yourself a pat on the back for sticking to it.

Good luck for Thursday Honey and everything is going to be just fine. xx

 

[laurajlucy]

As above and the best of luck xxxx

 

[Tatiana]

Just remember that the diet is for liver shrinkage not weight loss, if we also drop a few lbs during that time it's a bonus and a quick start for the hard work ahead of us post-op!

Tatiana

 

[PurpleB]

Kath,

Thanks for posting this as I was also worrying about the size of my liver and not much weight loss and my GB is the day after yours.

Thanks for the replies - once less thing to worry about.

Purple x

 

[flowerofshona]

Hey that is a great weight loss hun!! as others have said its to get rid of the fats ect in the liver which get flushed out during the 'liver diet' so don't panic!!
Its maybe more to do with the opertation drawing nearer and finding something to stress about, i do this to.
Deep breath and keep going your doing fine xxxxxxxxxx

 

[Josiegirl]

If it is any consolation I have been on the liver shrinking diet twice now. The first time I lost 8lbs and this time I lost only 6lbs and both times they went ahead with the operations without a problem. I am sure you will be fine

 

[Kath in Buxton]

Thanks guys. I've been getting weighed every day even though I know I shouldn't. Because I see it as the more pounds I lose, then the more of the glycogen in my liver is being used up . . . (I've been reading up on the science about how liver shrinkage works).

Been in a right old panic!! Better start packing a bag now then

 

[Andy1968]

Thanks guys. I've been getting weighed every day even though I know I shouldn't. Because I see it as the more pounds I lose, then the more of the glycogen in my liver is being used up . . . (I've been reading up on the science about how liver shrinkage works).

Been in a right old panic!! Better start packing a bag now then

Good luck Kath...I wouldn't put myself down as an expert,but it seems that you'll be okay

Best wishes,i'll be thinking of you and hope you have a speedy recovery.

Take Care

Andy x

 

[Jen1961]

All the best Kath with your operation. I hope it all goes well and I wish you a speedy recovery.

 

[jen007]

Kath, I understand your concern but I'm sure its just pre op nerves really. I understand because I'm in the same boat as you... My op is next Tuesday :S
Good luck for Thursday and I look forward to your post op updates. x

 

[mazbrad]

the liver will have shrunk if you have followed diet plan.isnt about weightloss as such. i hope all goes to plan and wish you a speedy recovery xx

 

[mable]

Hiya

Don't worry, its a doddle. i was in at 10:00 am home by 6:30 pm and breastfeeding my little un. can't believe it. surgeon did say to another patient that he would not operate if liver wasnt shrunk tho!! but it isnt just the wgt loss that counts . best of luck and dont 4get your pillow for the ride home,

 

[Solga]

Don't take any notice to how much weight you lose,make sure you don't cheat and you will be 100% fine,seriously...Best of luck to you hun xxx

 

[Emza]

Hi Kath,

Good luck on your op, you will be fine

love Emma xx

 

[Crackers169]

Hi Kath
Good luck on your op. I am sure your liver will be fine.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Crackers

 

[cu16]

good luck with the op x

 

[Kath in Buxton]

Well, with just over 24 hours to go before I have to set off for Derby (We have to set off at stupid o clock to get there for 7 am), I have very little time left to worry about it! Thanks for all the words of encouragement. xxxxxxxxxxxx

 

[Kath in Buxton]

Well, with just over 24 hours to go before I have to set off for Derby (We have to set off at stupid o clock to get there for 7 am), I have very little time left to worry about it! Thanks for all the words of encouragement. xxxxxxxxxxxx