Pre-Op Weight Loss Requirements?

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Hi Everyone,

I was wondering what programs currently have for pre-op weight loss

requirements?

We currently have a " no weight gain " policy from when pts start our program. We

then have all pts follow a low kcal, low CHO diet 2 weeks before having surgery

for shrinking the liver.

We are considering initiating a pre-op weight loss requirement rather than a " no

weight gain " policy. Is this something other programs are doing? If so, how

much weight loss is required and in what time frame?

Thanks!

Sara