Question:
why would you have to lose weight before the surgery?

Is this some kind of test of your resolve? A hoop to jump through? I thought the whole point was that diets don't work and that the surgery was for people with morbid obesity. What is the rationale here?    — merri B. (posted on February 25, 2000)

February 25, 2000
I was told by my dr that the reason pre-op weight loss is suggested is due to the liver. The heavier you are the more swollen your liver. If a few pounds is lost before surgery it helps during the procedure and recovery because the liver will be smaller.
   — prissb

February 26, 2000
Yup, it's the 'liver thing'. God Bless! Jaye
   — Jaye C.