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Is anyone else other than me losing a small amount of weight during the pre-op? I hear so many people talking about 20 and 25 lbs lost during pre-op but I've only lost 4 lbs and its been almost 2 weeks! my surgery is this coming wednesday 9/23. Just wondering if this is just me.

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I see that you only have 75 lbs to lose to get to goal. So, you probably have a much lower BMI than the bandsters who are dropping more weight during their pre-op diet. Four pounds is still 2 per week. That's a healthy rate of loss. Unless your doctor is unhappy with this, I really wouldn't stress.

I started this process with 75 pounds to lose as well, and I have just over 16 to go to goal at this point. I've lost a lot slower than some other bandsters, but the weight has certainly come off -- and it all adds up over time. When I get frustrated about my rate of loss, I remind myself that slow loss gives your skin more time to shrink and is easier on your body. That helps a lot!

BTW, I hope you have taken your measurements and some before photos! It will feel great to be able to track your progress as you go!

Best,

Catherine

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Some pre-op diets are more restrictive than others. Also, I think it depends on what one classifies as a pre-op loss. I was self-pay and only had the two weeks to lose, but many who have WLS insurance are on a 6 month diet and may include that total in their loss. Some people just plain lose faster than others. Anyway, try not to get too hung up on the numbers, but I know it's hard. Good luck on your upcoming surgery!

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I was JUST in your shoes! I lost (only) 6lbs on my diet, and was concerned that my very strict surgeon wouldn't operate on me. However, this was not the case at all. He was fine with my weightloss and even told me my liver looked fantastic!

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