Is it better to start losing weight before surgery?

[sageandcoyesmommy 28]

I'm just starting the process of gastric bypass, so my surgery will probably be 3-6 months from now. I weigh about 270 now. My question is, should I try to lose a little weight prior to surgery? I was thinking about trying to get down to 250, but I'm worried if I do that, I will have trouble losing weight after the surgery and will get discouraged. Is it better to start off at a higher weight so I can lose faster, or a lower one so I have less to lose? Maybe I'm overthinking things lol

[Rem 87]

My surgeon requires you lose a little bit of weight before surgery.

Most do.

[mamafine23 101]

The sad part is you don't want to lose too much before surgery because its determined by your bmi and health and depending on the ins company they may not approve it... I simply just started not drinking soda and limited the carbs and sugars that I wouldn't be able to tolerate after the surgery ... Started at 292 when I first started the process and on the day of surgery weighed 282.

[DevilBlueDress 189]

My goal for the last 6 months has been to maintain or lose weight. I've lost as I've gradually changed my eating and drinking habits to reflect changes that will need to make . I started by tracking my food using MyFitnessPal. You can input your current height and weight with a goal of maintaining and MFP will give you the appropriate calorie count. Just try to track at first. Then you may start making different choices to shave 100 calories in a day. Now 6 months later I'm "leaving" 500-800 calories a day. Now I'm working on separating food and liquids. I should add that I'm in no danger of going below 40 bmi, but I am now very ready and confident for the surgery.

[sageandcoyesmommy 28]

Thanks for the input everyone! I'll qualify for the surgery as long as I'm over 240. I might try to lose a little bit, but I'm not going to stress too much about it because I don't want anymore yo-yo dieting before surgery.

[PittGuy 201]

I tried to focus on goals from my nutritionist. I have gone from drinking 8 cups of coffee a day plus lots of diet soda down to drinking no carbonated, calories, or caffeine. I also do not drink with meals and I make sure my meal takes 20-30 minutes to eat. I have lost a little weight but not a ton pre-op but I am ready for life post surgery which is what my doc's goal was.

[ElleG 394]

I would say, as long as it doesn't affect ur insurance approval go for it!!!

[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

I would say don't do it simply cuz if they see you are able to. Lose weight on your own sometimes they deny you. Once your approve then you can attempt to lose weight.

[DLCoggin 1,788]

My goal for the last 6 months has been to maintain or lose weight. I've lost as I've gradually changed my eating and drinking habits to reflect changes that will need to make . I started by tracking my food using MyFitnessPal. You can input your current height and weight with a goal of maintaining and MFP will give you the appropriate calorie count. Just try to track at first. Then you may start making different choices to shave 100 calories in a day. Now 6 months later I'm "leaving" 500-800 calories a day. Now I'm working on separating food and liquids. I should add that I'm in no danger of going below 40 bmi, but I am now very ready and confident for the surgery.

That's what I'm talking about! Fantastic!! You're gonna love the new you!!!!!!