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Struggling big time.....

....I have finished all my pre-op requirements except that my doctor wants me to lose 50 lbs pre-op! Just feels overwhelming. :(

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    • Norseman's Rage
      Norseman's Rage

      I think I'd find another doctor. If one could lose 50lbs before surgery, why have the surgery at all?

    • lemassey76
      lemassey76

      I only had to lose 10 pounds pre-op. My husband had to lose 30. It might be based on how much weight you have to lose overall. I know the pre-op weight loss is important, but it seems like an impossib

    • AngiD
      AngiD

      My doctor wants me lose weight also, so far I have lost 31 pounds, but he did not give me certain amount to lose, going by my stomach thickness and wants me to cut out carbs. You can do it.

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    I had my surgery march 25th of this year and am down 70lbs

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    That's who my doctor is, I like him a lot.

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    I live in Springfield mo too! What hospital would your be going through?

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    I live by Springfield too!

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