PMRI is still requiring weight loss, at least for me/a lap bander to be

I have seen the nutritionist once and was told that I have to lost 1% or 1. something% in order to get cleared for the surgery. But, honestly I can't comprehend how anyone who is big enough for WLS is unable to lost a few pounds. Really, if you don't eat for two days or something before the weigh in, you will lose it. I don't mean to put anyone down who is having trouble losing, but just drastically cutting back right before the weigh in should do it for most anyone. But, it might be different for the lap band people because our classes are actually all individiual appointments, except for one group psychologist meeting. What do I know anyhow, I might just be Hope everyone is having a good Monday pink dots