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myfanwymoi

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myfanwymoi    102

myfanwymoi
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I'm aware I'm a low-ish weigh for surgery - BMW 39.5 235lbs and 5 4 small...

I've been told not to do preop diet just kill carbs in last week and take vits but had devised my own programme ahead of Dec 17th surgery to 'lose' bad foods in two week blocks. Have lost 4lbs in two weeks having cut sweets and chocolate but now thinking - and here's the silly question...

Say I lost 20lbs in four weeks by dropping carbs replacing meals, and bmi was down to 36 or 37.. or if it went to 35 would they still operate? I know I wouldn't sustain that without the op and would yo-yo back. I intend to use the 6-18 month period of 'can't eat' to change mindset to who would want to eat, whatever.

But obvs couldn't do this without op.

Maybe I just like to worry!!!!

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myfanwymoi    102

myfanwymoi
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Bmi not BMW - thanks autocorrect!!

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Jess_eR    13

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I had exactly the same question! They take your very first weight - the first time they see you

Any pre-op weight loss is irrelevant to your BMI when they evaluated you.

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Shell ????    224

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I was basically the same start weight as you I had to do the two week pre opp diet however and my pre surgery weight was 103kgs so 206lbs I was self pay and they were happy to operate on me

There may be rules around insurance pre surgery weight etc if your self pay also I wouldn't worry.

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Jess_eR    13

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I had exactly the same question! They take your very first weight - the first time they see you

Any pre-op weight loss is irrelevant to your BMI when they evaluated you.

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myfanwymoi    102

myfanwymoi
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Thanks - I'm self pay and was 105kg when they weighed me. Getting excited now xxx

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Vinasu    621

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I was at 44 BMI at the first visit, but 38 BMI on surgery day. It didn't matter in the least. It's all about maintaining weight loss

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AuntyFabulous    18

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Dr. told me that once you have your insurance approval you have nothing to worry about, lose away

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trainer-1    22

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I started at 211 lb and am 5"2'. I did the liver shrink pre-op diet for 2 weeks and lost 11 lb. Mine consisted of 4 slimfast 20 Gm high Protein, low carb (1gm sugar) shakes, 6 oz lean Protein daily, salad for lunch with 2 tbsp low fat dressing (only low carb veggies), and low carb veggies with evening meal. Was very doable, never got hungry and was so glad I got a jump start on my weight loss!

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