How much additional weight do I need to lose before surgery, and why is it critical for the...

DodgerDivaDiet
on 12/28/24 1:36 pm - Seaford, DE

I lost about 30 lbs but my Surgeon want me lose more weight I'm so frustrated my question is How much additional weight do I need to lose before surgery, and why is it critical for the procedure?"

White Dove
on 12/28/24 2:09 pm - Warren, OH

Possibly a 100 pound weight loss to show that you are serious about being on a diet. Your doctor will give you the required amount.

Real life begins where your comfort zone ends

Kathleen W.
on 12/29/24 5:37 am - Lancaster, PA

As my surgeon explained to me, that by losing weight before hand, you are setting yourself for success after surgery. During this time, you're learning a healthy eating lifestyle and incorporating exercise to keep the weight off.

My surgeon wanted me to lose 10 lbs. I lost 40. The biggest regret is that I didn't do any exercise before hand. I wish I had,

SW 327
GW 150
CW 126

                                      

Partlypollyanna
on 12/29/24 8:12 am
RNY on 02/14/18

Why aren't you asking your surgeon to explain? They should also tell you what your weight loss requirement is. Ask questions, advocate for yourself

HW: 306 SW: 282 GW: 145 (reached 2/6/19) CW:150

Jen

Grim_Traveller
on 12/30/24 4:41 am
RNY on 08/21/12

How much do you have to lose? 100? 400?

6'3" tall, male.

Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.

M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.

Teenie
on 1/2/25 6:58 am - Pittsburgh , PA
RNY on 12/19/17

The more weight you take off now proves to your surgeon you will be a success. He wants to know you understand it is a lifestyle change and not just an easy way out. Also, the more you lose the easier it is for him to get to the organs he need to get to. It definitely will help your recover more quickly. Just continue following his asks. He knows what he is doing.

HW 299 SW 290 CW 139 GW 140 2/08/2019 OPERATION: Surgical Hernia with excision of total surface area of 55 x 29 cm of abdominal skin.

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