Pre-Op Weight Loss Goal - Question

I have started my pre-op work with my surgeon's office on Tuesday.  I am still waiting on a surgery date (most likely will be first week in April) so I don't have to start the 4 weeks of liquids just yet.  However, they did tell me that between now and my surgery date, they are asking me to lose 15 lbs.  Normally I'd think that is a drop in the bucket, but given that I've been on a 1200 calorie diet with their dietitian since October, I'm worried that I won't be able to get that amount of weight off in the appx 7 weeks I have.  I've already lost over 40 lbs in the supervised weight loss phase.  I know moving to liquids should help, but considering the calorie count is still around 1000/day, that's just a drop in 200 calories per day.  Anyone have advice or experience in being able to meet a goal like this?

I don't want my procedure to be delayed if I don't hit that goal.  They said the goal is to show your commitment to the lifestyle and program, but haven't I done that already by losing over 40 lbs supervised by them already?  It just feels like a pressure I simply don't need right now!

I personally think you will have no problem attaining that goal. I lost 11 pounds on my 2 week liquid diet pre-op. You have lost a lot already, so I know the will power is there. :) Good luck to you! 

My guess is that if you comply with your program, they will proceed even if you do not reach 15 lbs. Good luck!

Follow their program, don't stress.  It will work out.  

My surgeon's office always sets WL goals for everybody too...but they have yet to cancel a surgery because somebody didn't lose "enough".  However, they WILL cancel surgery if a patient actually gains weight.  Basically, they just want to see some effort and willingness to make dietary changes.  

I absolutely believe that whether or not you lost the entire 15 lbs. that they WILL take into account the hard work you've done to lose 40 lbs. already.