Re: Maximum Weight Limit for surgery

[Guest guest]

, check with in SC. She had a 12 day diet that helped

her to get to surgery range. Dont' give up girl. You can do it!

We are all pulling for you!!!

Dinah in Ala

> I know Dr. Rutledge's weight limit for surgery is 350 pounds, but

did

> any of you weigh more than that when you had surgery? I currently

> weigh 400 pounds and I'm willing to do most anything for this

surgery

> (except robbing a bank), but trying to lose 50 pounds seems so out

of

> reach. I've been trying to lose weight using Simmon's

> FoodMover program for close to a month and the numbers on the

scales

> haven't budged. I feel so discourged, frustrated and depressed.

>

> Thank You!

>

> Banks

[Guest guest]

, I can only imagine how fruststrating it is for you but I

know you can lose if that's the only way to have that surgery. I

thought the weight limit was 350 but I have read where some weighed a

bit more and was able to have it. Do you live close enough to go to

Durham to clinic ahead of time? if so seeing Dr. might help him

decide if you need to lose weight or not! I think it really depends

on a persons build the instruments will only go so deep!! I am post

op and had no trouble at all with the surgery. I hope it works out

so you can have it. I know (goofygrits) has been on some type

of diet to get to 350 maybe she can help. Also another lady Fanney

had to lose 150 or 200 lbs to have the surgery. She is no longer

posting but please don't be discouraged THERE IS HOPE!! Good Luck!

Marie

> I know Dr. Rutledge's weight limit for surgery is 350 pounds, but

did

> any of you weigh more than that when you had surgery? I currently

> weigh 400 pounds and I'm willing to do most anything for this

surgery

> (except robbing a bank), but trying to lose 50 pounds seems so out

of

> reach. I've been trying to lose weight using Simmon's

> FoodMover program for close to a month and the numbers on the

scales

> haven't budged. I feel so discourged, frustrated and depressed.

>

> Thank You!

>

> Banks

[Guest guest]

,

I can't answer your question but I wanted to say to hang in there! I was

really close to the limit but thank God I found the surgery before I found 3

more pounds!!!!!!! LOL

Please keep posting, hey maybe that could be a new way to lose weight! When

you feel like eating find US!!!

My love and prayers are out to you! If you want to e-mail private (I can

try to help cheer you!) I'm at

rosemarylocklear@...!

Love and prayers to you!

Rosemary

MGB 7/24/00

Maximum Weight Limit for surgery

> I know Dr. Rutledge's weight limit for surgery is 350 pounds, but did

> any of you weigh more than that when you had surgery? I currently

> weigh 400 pounds and I'm willing to do most anything for this surgery

> (except robbing a bank), but trying to lose 50 pounds seems so out of

> reach. I've been trying to lose weight using Simmon's

> FoodMover program for close to a month and the numbers on the scales

> haven't budged. I feel so discourged, frustrated and depressed.

>

> Thank You!

>

> Banks

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I'm scheduled for surgery Aug 14th...but not with Dr. Rutledge.

My weight when I went to my first appointment was 441lbs. I was told to

'lose some weight', was given no numbers and there was no pressure to lose.

The only thing they didn't want you to do was GAIN weight! My surgeon has

been known to cancel the surgery because of weight gain.

If you'd like more info...let me know. I can give you his webpage. He is in

Boston, MA.

Hugs and Blessings,

Pre-Op

Re-Birthday >August 14th

Dr Shikora

Boston, MA