How much weight should you loose before spinal fusion surgery?

How much, how tall?: Usually we have an upper limit of 350 lbs for spinal fusion. It's smart to not exceed 250 lbs to have this surgery done. Your sugery is a partnership between you and the surgeon. Do your part to ensure success- lose the weight. If you have further questions, in your area is stonybrook neurosurgery dr. Rob galler. See him for a great opinion.

Best shape possible: It is important to be in the best pre-operative health possible to give yourself the best chance of getting a good result. This includes losing weight. It is sometimes difficult to exercise and diet when one has spine related pain. Talk to your surgeon to layout a plan to help get you to lose weight and get in the best shape possible.