How close to goal at surgery time?

tztmama · June 6, 2007

I am concerned that I am not close enough to my goal and my surgery is scheduled for next month. I started at 226 lbs and am now 151 lbs. I want to be at 135. I am thinking about getting a fill so that I can lose that 15 lbs but am afraid because I hae been having a hard time with being too tight when I get fills which results in incredible pain and unfills.

Do you think I am close enough? I am 5'4 and 46 yrs old. I am working out like crazy but am not dieting really.

Thanks!

Jachut · June 6, 2007

I would imagine you're close enough, in fact the surgery will probably take you half way there anyway and the rest is not a big fluctuation in weight, not something that would affect the result.

Good luck!

mommy3boys · June 7, 2007

I would suggest not to get another fill, if you are already a little tight and could cause slippage and reflux. You do not have to be at your goal weight to have ps just close enough and maintained for the past six months.

I had a consult and I'm 165 and 5'3" and my ps said as long as you are realistic with your results that it would be a good idea since what you are doing is removing the excess skin not trying to look perfect.

Just my recommedation.

Ana

JulieNYC · June 7, 2007

Ask your surgeon.

Mine would say you're close enough. Within 20 lbs is a safe zone and that the PS will take you there.

tztmama · June 8, 2007

Thanks for the responses. My lapband surgeon said I should lose more weight before ps. My ps said I'm good to go as I am. It seems like I just can't find that sweet spot with myfills. I either am too tight or too loose. Right now I can eat a little bread, even pizza if I only eat a little and chew it a lot. I just don't want to be too tight and then go for ps and be in more pain than the surgery itself.

Thanks ladies!