Question:
I have lost almost 23 lbs prior to surg, lost too much?
I began at 223 and now am 200 my worry is that I have lost too much weight prior to surg, any one elese have this problem. I do have high bp, sleep apnea, gerd. — LuAnn C. (posted on June 9, 2008)
June 9, 2008
I started at consultation at 225, at surgery I was at 203. After surgery I
was at 213. That was 2 weeks ago. I am now at 193. I think you are fine.
It is usually easier for surgeons to work in a smaller body. Don't worry,
you'll be fine. Lyn
— SkinnyLynni2B
June 9, 2008
I doubt you have anything to worry about. If you already started with a
surgeon's office, a nutritionist, etc..then they go by what your weight was
when you began...so 223 is the weight that they submit to the
insurance....23 pounds is awesome for your surgery though..as it makes
things so much easier for the surgeon and safer and healthier for you. I
don't think you have anything to worry about...and if anything ....you're
well on your way to a brand new YOU! Hugs and best wishes.....Cheryl
— Cheryl K.
June 9, 2008
I think it depends on your BMI I am 210 I lost about 10 pounds for my
primary care doctor to have a weightloss on file by the time I got in to
see the surgeon I was back to 210. My surgery is next week. I think you
will be fine, Good luck!
Kim
— Kimberlin Katayama
June 9, 2008
The average weight loss for GB is 100 lbs...If you think that being 100 lbs
and maybe less is good for you...that's about what you'll weigh.
— .Anita R.
June 9, 2008
My doctor told me to loose 8 lbs for surgery and i lost 14. She didn't say
anything about me loosing too much. I think you are fine. They say that
it makes the surgery go better when you loose weight first.
— lisaclat
June 9, 2008
If you are already approved for surgery, then nothing should stop. They
didn't even weigh me the day of surgery. I was barely a 40 bmi. You do
need to be careful though, if you can lose weight by yourself, you have to
ask if you really want to follow through with the surgery. Some people by
losing 20 or 30 pounds prior to surgery get discouraged after because they
seem to lose slower at the beginning when the expected more. I am so proud
of you for what you have lost, keep it up, but just be aware that you might
go slower on the other side of surgery because your body is still very
aware that you are losing weight, and will fight against you after surgery.
If you are aware of that up front, you can avoid the discouragement IF it
happens to you. It is not a guarantee that it will happen. Congrats on
your self control and weight loss. Patricia P.
— Patricia P
June 10, 2008
Very common, lap-banders typically lose 15-25 pounds prior to surgery,
remember you probably changed your diet prior to your surgery, (depending
on which one you had) keep up the good work.
— melcha
June 10, 2008
IF YOUR LOSING ON YOUR OWN THEN WHY??? GO FOR THE SURGERY.
— deb44m
June 11, 2008
I lost 60 pounds prior to surgery. I think you will be fine. You still
have high bp and some of the other side effects of obesity. YOu will be
fine.
— tracyv07
June 11, 2008
Wow ok I am sorry but I read one comment that lit a fire under my a**.
"IF YOUR LOSING ON YOUR OWN THEN WHY??? GO FOR THE SURGERY." Man
oh man if you think for any reason someone losing 23 lbs on there own is
easy and the % for her to actually keep it off is high you have been sadly
mistaken and misinformed. I am a mild tempered person but your comment was
totally uncalled for and rude. Many people loose weight prior to surgery
because A) you have been directed to a diet and exercise that needs to be
religious for the most part for a surgeon to show you are committed and B)
b/c that is natures way many of us can loose the weight but keeping it off
for a long period of time is usually impossible. So honey I say more power
to you for loosing weight. If you are planning the GB the most of your
co-morbidity's should be erased with that. GOOD LUCK TO YOU!
— bridgadean
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