I was wondering how much total weight did you loose before your surgery date??

Edited to add: I know a lot of us new pre op band-sters, are worried about loosing too much, or not enought and what not.. So just wondering what you did.

ALL votes are private just so you know:)

Edited December 8, 200817 yr by AudsMom

From January until the day before surgery I had lost about 15% of my total weight that I need to lose. I had a high BMI to start off with so even after my weight loss I am still over a 40 BMI. No biggy to me cause I will get down to what I plan!

You may want to add 0% to your poll...

I was required to do 6 month supervised diet.. lost less than 5 lbs... worked on behaviors...

My 1 month "bandiversary"was yesterday and I am down 30#!!

YEAH!!!

I lost 10 pounds pre-op. And 20 post op. Was banded 11/11/08

You may want to add 0% to your poll...

I was required to do 6 month supervised diet.. lost less than 5 lbs... worked on behaviors...

Ditto adding a 0/few pounds. I believe (confirming at my appt.) I can't gain, but I'm not supposed to lose much either; wondering how many others got that advice.

how about gained as a choice?

started out at 193 when first met surgeon - no pre op diet and was an even 200lbs day of surgery..

not banded yet january 13th surgery date.have lost40lbs so far hoping to maintain.

I didn't even lose 5%. I lost 6.6 lbs from a weight of 242ish at my surgical consultation to 236ish on my surgery day. Been going strong since though, following the postop plan very strictly and enjoying life a lot.

I am in month three of my 6 month supervised diet, and I've lost some weight, and now I've gained a few pounds over the holidays...but overall am still down a couple of pounds from my beginning weight. I think most of all the insurance companies want you to just fulfill the requirement of 6 months with doc visits to show your dedication to a lifestyle change. My insurance doesn't say any certain amount is required to be lost before the 6 months is up. But, I am trying to learn something in this six months, so I do hope to lose about 10% of my body weight by the time the 6 months is up. Just a thought!