I am set to see the nutritionist on aug 17 and the dietician on Sept 16, surgeon on Sept 30. When does the first weigh in happen and is that when they tell you to lose the 10%? If they tell me on August 17 to lose 10% and I lose it by the surgeon appointment will that get me surgery quicker? My 10% will be about 22 lbs. Hope this isn't a stupid question. thanks

Hi Deb....do you know for sure your surgeon requires you to lose 10%? Because all docs are different. My doc didn't have a hard and fast 10% rule....but I had to do a 10 day pre-op diet.

If you know for sure you'll have to lose 10%, then why not start right now? Today's a great day to get the ball rolling!! You can do it!

According to Albany Med website he does require 10%. Since I am borderline with my bmi (38-39) and weight at 216 at my pcp appointment. I was unsure if I lose weight that puts my bmi lower if I would be turned down. Maybe I'll call them today and ask. Since I would have to lose about 20 lbs, it would give me more time to lose that amount before the surgeon appointment. thanks Deb

Hello everyone. I was banded on 12/2/2008 and Im doing great. Im down from 264 to 204 and loving it. You will go thru some ups and downs but just take day by day and be happy and BLESSED. I've started my weight loss journey blog page and would love for some of you to join and talk with me about your band and everyday life.

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Im currently at 6cc in my band:thumbup:

have a great day everyone

christy

I would call and ask today if a lower bmi will affect you. Starting now could perhaps speed your process up a bit. Good luck to you!

I just called and was told to not start loisng any until I see the pa on July 27. She will do my first official weigh in and that will be my starting point. If that's the case I will need to lose about 20lbs in 2 months.( I would like to have my 10% done before I see the surgeon on sept. 30) I've done it before so I think I can do it once more. My problem is I can't keep it off. Like probably everyone here..