question.

My hubby would like to get RNY or DS but he realy cant lose the requierd wieght that some doctors make you.  can anyone point me to a doc. that doesnt make you pre-lose wieght?

I just had my surgery done by Dr, Daniel Smith in Park Rapids MN.  I had no pre op diet at all.  I had the RNY on 12/19.  Good luck!

was he a pretty good doc.  If my husband doesnt do something soo i dont see him make it another 5 years.

I realize this may not be the most politically correct questions - but if he can't lose some before surgery - 1: will he be healthy enough to have surgery?  and 2: how will he be successful after surgery - it is only a tool and doesnt make the choices for you - you still need to use it and make better choices?  Just some things to think about. 

 

i do agree

I agree with LAFoster she has some great points. My doctor was one of those *****quired you to lose a % of weight prior to sugery. This was to be sure that we are committed to a life style change and begin healthy habits. I wanted the surgery so bad that I was determined and I lost double the amount that was required. It also helps shrink the liver. Other clinics have you do the Liquid diet for 2 weeks that would be another thing to think about if he could handle that.

I wish him all the best!!

The DS with Dr. Buchwald is his answer!
In every respect!

PM me if you have further specific questions regarding my response!

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Ditto what Diamond Girl said!

Hi - My husband was 483 lbs & knew that he wouldn't be able to lose the 150 lbs that one clinic required.  Then we were referred to the Park Nicollet clinic & Dr. Tom Jones.  He didn't reauire my dh to lose an ounce & did the surgery1 1/2 months later.  That was May, 2004.  He is down to 250 & I had my surgery with the same clinic in August, 2005 - & am down 100.  We are both pleased a*****h, and are grateful he didn't have the pre-op loss to do.  He is meticulous about the gym - goes every day & eats what he should.  He is maintaining well & sometimes even still loses a lb here & there.  I have done well, but recently have been eating naughty.  I will lose the 8 lbs I have gained this month!  Anyway, we love Park Nicollet! Hope this helps.
Hugs -
Laura