dr Suh patients

did he make you lose alot of weight before surgery? I just completed the six month program through my medical group and  I did not lose weight. I'm just wondering what  to expect when I go see him. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks.

I think all doctors have a motive to have you lose weight before surgery and the main reason is they are trying to shrink your liver.  It is according to how much overweight you are too.  Someone will answer you, there are lots of his patience here. 

I had to lose 20 lbs. before surgery and Michelle in the office told me that Dr. Suh WILL NOT do the surgery unless I lose it.  He told me I have to stop eating pasta, bread, rice in order to shrink my liver. The reason we have to shrink our liver, he says, is because the stomach sits under the liver and when doing the surgery (lap) he has to be able to get to the stomach. He also told me that I basically have to prove to him that I am ready for this surgery and totally commited to it, and by losing 20 lbs. that would show him I was serious. I ended up losing 40 lbs pre op.

When are you going to see him? I am going in on Thursday for a check up.

Good luck. Please keep me posted on your surgery.

Nancy

I did not have to lose weight early on..but I did of course go thru the classes and all the groups and seminars he requested.  I was not allowed to gain weight between my consultation and pre-op and with his dietary recommendations I was certain to lose weight and de-fat my liver to a surgical acceptance.  My consultation was 3 weeks before my pre-op and I lost 6 pounds.  I had surgery 2 weeks after pre-op and have had NO complications.
best wishes and good luck
Kim in Fontana

Back when I had surgery which was over 6 years ago, I did not have to lose weight. I said slice me open and get this over with so to speak! Back then Dr. Suh as far as I know did not require people to lose. Good luck!

Thank  you for your replies. I'm hoping to see him befor the month is over for my consultation. I'm exersising and trying to lose some weight before I go. I dont want to delay having surgery because I dont lose any weight.