How much weight do you need to loose during pre-op ?

My surgeon's paperwork said they would like you to lose 10 lbs prior to surgery. I was on low-carb diet for 2 weeks and pre-op liquid for 2 weeks and lost total of 16lbs before surgery. Check with your surgeon for their specific ideal weight loss. Every surgeon is different.

- K

Some require no weight loss. The reasoning behind the pre-op diet is to shrink your liver. Usually it equates to losing some weight but not always. I think a doctor would assume you're abiding by the pre-op diet if you do lose a few lbs. If not, they may not do the surgery since your liver could be too big.

Ask your doctor?

My surgeon never mentioned anything about me having to lose weight. All he stressed was that it would be safer for me to have my liver smaller so that he could maneuver around during surgery.