Anybody who has had their final weigh-in.....is there a certain amount the surgeon is looking for us to lose? A percentage? Or a certain number?

My final weigh-in will be January 30th. I really have 2 months to lose what I can before surgery.

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Didn't your surgeon tell you? I had to lose 15#'s and keep it off until my surgery. Which I I don't have a date for yet.

I'm with Kaiser and at the very first meeting they give you a binder that tells you exactly what you should be doing and when. Each surgeon has their own rules and regulations. People can only tell you what they had to lose. Not what you have to lose. I'd call your bariatric team and ask them what their plan is for you so you know exactly what to do and not have to be guessing. This is a very stressful and intense journey with the knowledge of what you are required to do. Don't make it harder on yourself by no knowing.

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I had to lose 10% of my excess weight, which ended up being 12 pounds. She told me during the first meeting, though.

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My surgeon also told me I needed to lose 12 lbs. It became hectic a week before surgery when doctor canceled for 3 weeks out.

I was so mad I ate what I wanted but exercised (walk) everyday, up until the last week before surgery. And what I mean by eating what I wanted (frozen diet microwave meals). I pulled it off! I must have shocked my body because I ended up losing more than 12lbs.

Definitely ask questions. I found out the only reason my doctor required the 12lb weight loss was because I had a fatty liver. He didn't want it in the way at procedure.

Good luck to you and best wishes! Everything is happening the way it should. Blessings.

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Thank you everybody for the encouraging words. I am going to call me surgeon today and see what he wants me to lose. I actually have almost 2 months to lose so, I hope that works to my advantage.

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I'm looking at a final weigh in before surgery on January 8, 2017:)

I was told to lose twelve pounds and have four to go as of today. Mine was mostly because of fatty liver as well. Looking at a surgery date early February Definitely ask your surgeon- I think it's different for everyone?

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