Anyone else had a higher weight when they had the lap?

[Mollie98]

Got a diagnostic lap coming up and the doctor told me to get my bmi down to reduce the risks but the pre-op came quicker than I thought and I don’t think I’ll have the time to lose enough weight for what he said, anyone else had a lap when their bmi was higher than what it should be? Was fine with the surgery until I thought I won’t be able to lose enough weight 😩

[luthien]

My BMI is always high because I'm a little rounder but do lots of exercise so I have muscle, which is annoying as I always get reminded to lose weight, get my BMI down.

Don't worry regarding the op - they have to tell you to try to reduce it - being overweight increases risks when under anaesthetic, but unfortunately it's only estimated by BMI not by actual fat which causes problems for lots of people. If you're aware of the risks - perhaps read up then there are things you can do to help yourself before and after the lap even if your weight doesn't change; increase your exercise even a little bit - this will help increase your metabolism and make recovery quicker, look at your diet and swap a few things - I found reducing wheat and dairy helped me feel less "puffy" more awake and helped healing.

Perhaps at your pre-op discuss with the nurses what the risks of the op with your BMI, if they are happy with your readings then the op will be fine.

Sorry I'm not being much help xx

[Mollie98 in reply to luthien]

Oh yeah, will deffo look into stuff like that, thanks for the recommendation. No it was helpful, thank you for replying xx

[Jennye32]

Hey, I'm 5ft9 and my bmi is always around 31. I'm usually quite fit and healthy (other than the endo) and have asked Dr's to advise me on weightloss. I get told I have a big structure broad shoulders and "strong" thighs so my bmi isn't an accurate indication of my weight. I've had 3 lap surgeries in the past, the last one lasting over 5 hours and I've alway been fine with rather quick recovery times. Don't worry about your bmi I'm sure you'll be fine.

I think drs have to do things by the book to keep themselves safe. And with a slightly higher risk with a higher bmi it has to be mentioned. I think Dr's are more concerned if the patient is seriously obese (but Dr's would still operate on them if they needed it)

Jen

[Mollie98 in reply to Jennye32]

Thank you, just worried me when he said it and I wouldn’t have enough time to do anything about it x

[Lushbookkitty]

Hi, I managed to get by bmi down but was still about 31, no one even mentioned it at operation. I was told I’d need to lose 2 stone by a nurse when I was first scheduled for surgery, only lost one but they didn’t ask. I think you’ll be fine, good luck x