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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?

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    • Chris-NYC
      Chris-NYC

      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 prepar

    • LAG4ahealthierme
      LAG4ahealthierme

      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

    • lovingdavid
      lovingdavid

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

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    Hi Brandon and welcome. I was required to lose 10% of my body weight. I was a couple of pounds shy of that goal by the time my classes ended but I made it by the time I met with the surgeon.

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