Hi my name is Brandon I live in Los Angeles and I'm pre-op I'm going through the process and I'm almost done I had an endoscopy last week now I'm just waiting to get my surgery date.

Was anybody asked to lose weight before surgery?

Wasn't asked to lose weight but I did. I also lost more on the pre-op diet I did for 14 days.

Welcome, Brandon! I was required to lose 10% of my weight prior to surgery.

My Nut set a goal of 21lbs but she stressed that it was only a goal not a requirement.

Hi my name is Brandon I live in Los Angeles and I'm pre-op I'm going through the process and I'm almost done I had an endoscopy last week now I'm just waiting to get my surgery date.

Was anybody asked to lose weight before surgery?

Hey Brandon I was not required but did lose 20 lbs within the 6 months supervised weight review so my Dr told be my current exercise and eating habits was pretty good. He said the purpose is to prepare you & your body to get in the habit of eating better plus a less chance of complications. However i was told to try n not gain any weight but I did gain 2 pounds before surgery due to a family bbq the week before surgery but was not noticeable since my weight was still less then my pre-op final visit.

Quick note: Every doctors different on their patients length of time but be prepared that you will need to be on a clear liquid diet anywhere between 5 days - 24 hrs before surgery.

Edited July 27, 201511 yr by Chris-NYC

I was required to lose 5% before I could even meet the surgeon

Welcome Brandon! I am waiting for my surgery date (I anticipate sometime in September). I was not asked to lose weight, but I am making very conscious and deliberate healthier food choices in hopes that that my 2 week pre-op diet won't make me crazy.

Ok thanks everyone for the feedback and welcomes

Hi Brandon! I was required to lose weight, but not a specific amount. I've lost 40 lbs since January and my surgery is Wednesday. Best of luck!

Congrats and good luck to you as well

Hi Brandon! I was required to lose weight, but not a specific amount. I've lost 40 lbs since January and my surgery is Wednesday. Best of luck!

Congratulations and good luck on your surgery.

Hi my name is Brandon I live in Los Angeles and I'm pre-op I'm going through the process and I'm almost done I had an endoscopy last week now I'm just waiting to get my surgery date.

Was anybody asked to lose weight before surgery?

hello, make sure you don't gain any weight. What kind of insurance do u have?

Hi my name is Brandon I live in Los Angeles and I'm pre-op I'm going through the process and I'm almost done I had an endoscopy last week now I'm just waiting to get my surgery date.

Was anybody asked to lose weight before surgery?

hello, make sure you don't gain any weight. What kind of insurance do u have?

I live in Anaheim ca

Welcome Brandon..

I was not required to lose any weight like others.. Good luck in your journey ????. You will enjoy this site.

My insurance at the time I started this process almost a year ago didn't require weight loss but the changes I made in my diet to help get to this point after surgery. I can't imagine having this surgery and eating after not gaining the knowledge I have now I didn't have then! I did lose a total of 51lbs including 2 week pre-op diet! Good luck to you and welcome!

Hi Brandon, I am not required to lose weight, but have to do the 14 day liquid diet. I'm ok with it, it shrinks the liver for a safer out come.

I am not required to lose weight, but I can't gain any which for me is impossible unless I am losing. My goal for myself is to lose 17lbs by surgery which is in November. Good luck!!