Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Weight loss before surgery



Recommended Posts

There is no standard. This is a question you need to ask your surgeon. Some don't require any weight loss....other's do. some insurances require a loss and others don't......so you really need to ask your surgeon's office. Good luck to you!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

KMorri is correct - completely depends on your surgeon and insurance requirements. I started at 442lbs and was told I technically didn't HAVE to lose any but that I couldn't gain even one pound during my 6 month medically supervised period. Some want to see a certain percentage weight loss as a sign that you are committed to the lifestyle changes you'll need to make to be successfull. Others don't put any requirements on it.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My insurance doesn't require any weight loss during the 3 month monitored diet period, but the dietitian told me that I should lose at least 10. I'm down 2 pounds since my Welcome Group, and yesterday was my medical, dietitian and physical therapy required appointments. So the 90 days started yesterday, and will finish November 30th (approx). I was reassured that I should have no problem getting scheduled before the end of the calendar / insurance year on December 31st.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I started at 386 lost about 14 lbs. My surgeon put me on a Protein shake for Breakfast and lunch. dinner I was to eat no more than 400 calories or eat a Healthy Choice or Lean Causine meal. I was to do this diet 2 weeks before my surgery date. I lost 21 lbs which was a total of 45 lbs.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm having my surgery in Mexico with Dr. Garcia. So far I've not really talked to anyone but I have gotten emails. When I was excepted for surgery they said to be able to have bypass instead of sleeve I would have to loose some weight. Never said how much. I want to have bypass because I have diabetes really bad and I also have heartburn.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G750A using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm having my surgery in Mexico with Dr. Garcia. So far I've not really talked to anyone but I have gotten emails. When I was excepted for surgery they said to be able to have bypass instead of sleeve I would have to loose some weight. Never said how much. I want to have bypass because I have diabetes really bad and I also have heartburn.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G750A using the BariatricPal App

Maybe if you ask your question in the bypass forum or the Mexico forum (this is the gastric sleeve forum) someone with some experience will be able to answer your questions....but if I were you I'd email the center back and ask specifically how much weight you need to lose.......since it's their requirement only they can give you the correct information. Good luck!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My insurance (CIgna) didn't require weight loss but my surgeon did - 5%. I actually got into a fight with them because the whole point of having the surgery is that I can't lose weight! But somehow I managed.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I started out at 478 lbs.

I lost 55 lbs in the 3 months that led up to my surgery.

I could've........should've......lost more.

I'm just under 200 lbs down in 10+ months.

I could've done more.......

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I started my journey on March 21, and I've lost 86 pounds as of today. My surgery is scheduled for September 28. That gives me 28 days to lose 14 pounds. I am determined to make it to 100 pounds off by myself before they wheel me into surgery!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I started my journey on March 21, and I've lost 86 pounds as of today. My surgery is scheduled for September 28. That gives me 28 days to lose 14 pounds. I am determined to make it to 100 pounds off by myself before they wheel me into surgery!!

Superbadass !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Outstanding !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My surgeon required a 10lb weight loss. My insurance had no requirements. I buckled down and managed to lose 32 before.

Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

With Kaiser I believe it's a 10% weight loss. So for me I started at 275.5 so I need to lose 27 pounds. I'm at 19.9 pounds loss since 8/4/16 :)

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Bugg

      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

    • Jenopolis

      Had a sleeve in 2017, lost over 100 pounds. Had a DS surgery this year (2025) for more sustainable weight loss. 🤞
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      The 14th was my day. I am home and recovery is going pretty smooth. They even let me walk out of the hospital. Picture of me in recovery curtesy of my boyfriend lol. 

      · 3 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Glad it went well!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and wonderful success!! 🤗

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

      3. Selina333

        Neat you have a pic of this day! I was sooo happy to get my surgery. It was well worth it! And I'm not even near my goal. I had surgery Dec. 2!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×