Panic Mode!!!

[Caliblonde 25]

I just got a call from my surgeon's office and they wanted to know my current weight because the doctor asked me to try to lose 10 more pounds before surgery. I have lost 2 more pounds since my pre-op appointment, but I'm afraid they are going to tell me that I can't have surgery now because I haven't lost 10.

This has totally sent me into a tailspin because I need this surgery!!!! Any words of wisdom?

[Eureka-C 20]

ask to see the nutritionist, keep a food log/track your calories, Protein and carbs, make sure they see that you are trying.

If you are brave, call and ask what will happen if I try and still don't lose?

[PamelaAM 16]

I totally hadn't lost before my pre-op appt and was panicking as well but my surgeon was "ok, we don't really expect that people really do it". I was shocked. In fact after my pre-op I proceeded to lose another 5 lbs just to prove him wrong!

[sleeve 4 me 910]

Where are you getting your sleeve done??? I think it just depends where, to see if it really matters...

[Caliblonde 25]

I'm getting it done at Pacific Bariatric in San Diego. My surgeon is Dr. Taller. The way he said it to me was as a suggestion, but when I talked to his nurse she made it sound like it was a requirement. Also, I know that I won't be having surgery until at least April, so I figured I had time to lose the weight so I wasn't stressing too much about it until I got the nurse's phone call.