Pre-op weight loss requirements?

[ualaw08 270]

Hello Sleevers,

My husband was informed that he must lose about 70 pounds before he could have the surgery due to a fatty liver. Has anyone else been tasked with such a significant amount of weight loss pre op? He is going to see another surgeon (my surgeon) for a second opinion. He is trying to lose the weight but honestly if losing 70 pounds came easy for him he wouldn't be having the surgery. As I stated in my introduction, I am being sleeved in December and would really like to embark on this journey with him. Your experiences are appreciated!

[No game 14,436]

It's not uncommon, especially if the person is super morbidly obese...

But second opinions are always a good idea.

Good luck to you

[mittiga 47]

I started at 384lbs and did not have a weight loss requirement. Surgery weight was 380 and everything went great, so I'm sure he can find a surgeon that doesn't require weight loss

[Rach34 11]

Hello Sleevers' date='

My husband was informed that he must lose about 70 pounds before he could have the surgery due to a fatty liver. Has anyone else been tasked with such a significant amount of weight loss pre op? He is going to see another surgeon (my surgeon) for a second opinion. He is trying to lose the weight but honestly if losing 70 pounds came easy for him he wouldn't be having the surgery. As I stated in my introduction, I am being sleeved in December and would really like to embark on this journey with him. Your experiences are appreciated![/quote']

Yes, I'm in the same boat.

I'm in my 1st of 6 mnt required medical diet. I to was told my BMI at 68.9 Was to high (380lbs) they said I had to lose least 80 lbs to get to a safe bmi. Prior to surgery. I too asked the same question.....if losing 80lbs would be so easy I wouldn't need the surgery. But they say it's so much safer an with less complications if the BMI Is in like below 50. I too seeked a second opinion an he's the Dr I'm with now.

Good luck!!!!

Edited October 28, 2013 by Rach34

[ItsMe2033 143]

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if losing 70 pounds came easy for him he wouldn't be having the surgery.

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If he does have to lose 70 pounds it might not be as difficult as you think. Almost 25 years ago I was on Optifast for 3 months and lost 72 pounds. Of course in my case I regained it all, plus quite a bit more over the course of the next two years after that. There have been two other times in my life (besides this time with the sleeve) where I have lost over 70 pounds.

In your husband's case, all he has to do is to lose the weight, then the surgery will help keep it off. If you read the stories in this forum, there are many people who have lost over 70 pounds on one diet or another, they just couldn't keep it off prior to surgery.

Best of luck to you and your husband.

[NewAshes 232]

I'm required to lose 20 and I've lost that with a month to go so I'm going to aim for 30

[AngiD 95]

My doc requires me to lose around 70 pounds I have lost 42 since June 18th. Mainly stopping regular soda and cutting out carbs.

[No game 14,436]

My doc requires me to lose around 70 pounds I have lost 42 since June 18th. Mainly stopping regular soda and cutting out carbs.

Good job!!