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Hi I'm new to this as well, did anyone have to lose a certain amount of weight before they had their surgery?

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Just about every program has different requirements. Some just have to see a weight loss. Others want to see a percentage (5-10%) loss. Still others it will be one's insurance company that will set the guidelines.

It will all depend on your insurance together with the bariatric team that you have chosen.

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My program wanted me to try to lose 10%, but a minimum of 5%.

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My surgeon is requiring that I lose at least 5% of my body weight. I think it doesn't just depend on your surgeon but your weight as well.

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Every insurance has their own requirements. Mine only required that i not gain any weight. But i lost 50lbs pre op anyway

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