Yes, my Dr told me to lose between 10-20 lbs.. He does not operate on ppl that won't lose weight before surgery.
I came in around 15-16lbs less
I did Nutrasystem and it worked in 3 weeks
He said it is to shrink the liver for easiest operation (liver gets in the way), as well as for faster healing time, less risk of damage/brusing to the liver during surgery, and better long term results overall beacause.
The body will lose some where between 60-80% of it's "overweightness" following surgery... so the less you weigh Post Op-- the less you will weigh when you level off after the 18 months or whatever that # is.
I think what is helping me to lose the inches now is the walking-- i do 1/2 hr every day. It's not much, but it's consistant. I just got approved to hit the gym in 2 weeks and i will be there!!
He said these are the 2 main factors to successful weightloss and keeping it off: lower starting weight and excercise.
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Originally Posted by poopoo Wow!
Your Looking Great :d
DID YOUR DOCTOR SET A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF WEIGHT FOR YOU TO LOSE BEFORE SURGERY OR GIVE YOU A CERTAIN DIET.? |