PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

ANYONE WITH BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF NC??

Any words of encouragement please drop em here lol Any other brave souls date tomorrow 10/13 Friday the 13th [emoji317] lol

Im having my surgery on Aug 16th @ St Bernardines & I just wanted to know how I would be cared for both before & after my surgery? Especially since my DPA card stresses No Blood transfusions! Sent from my SM-T530NU using BariatricPal mobile app

I have been taking these meds everyday for the last 6 days and I have been having hunger pain all the time. I could have just eating and 2 mins later im starving omg. Anyone experience this?

Hello All, I was just wondering what are somethings I should pack for my surgery? I'm traveling from Alaska to Washington. Thanks in advance

My rny surgery is scheduled for surgery 10/25 and I am supposed to start my liquid diet on 10/4, but I've decided to start it today because I had a few cheat meals last week and figured I couldn't hurt anything. Anyways.... is anyone else on a 3-4 week 800 calorie diet consisting of protein shakes, broth, sf jello and popsicles?? I'm finding it really difficult to feel satiated but I've stayed strong today. I did have some broccoli which I deemed was ok for now since technically I'm not supposed to start until 10/4 anyways.... how are you all keeping your sanity? Any advice? Also- I've noticed throughout the day my weight has fluctuated up 5 pounds which usually doesn't h…

I had my gall bladder removed and the surgery didnt go as simply as it should have. The surgeon accidentally cut my bile duct and i ended up having to be cut open to repair it, and had to have drains for 6weeks after the surgery. It was quite awful.. But moving on, and now I have my appointments booked for as soon as my health cover kicks in, to see the dietician and a new surgeon for sleeve surgery. But im hoping my previous surgery wont affect having this done. Has anyone else been through this? Sent from my SM-G950F using BariatricPal mobile app

As I type this, I am on my way to my final pre-op appointment with my surgeon and my surgery is on Monday. Ladies and gentlemen, I have been researching this for a few years. I know what to expect. I've followed my pre-op diet to the letter and I've even lost some weight. So why on earth am I so nervous right now? My heart feels like it's going to beat out of my chest. Sent from my SCH-I545 using BariatricPal mobile app

Ok - I've been trying to lose weight for 1/2 my life and it hasn't worked. I've tried all the diets, and nothing. Now I have to lose 17lbs before surgery. If I haven't been able to lose anything in 25 years, how can I lose it now?? I know many before me have made that goal, but i'm really worried about this part. I'm on the diet they recommend but i'm also on insulin which can make weight loss a real pain in the rump roast. I've trimmed my food intake as much as I can and my BG numbers are under control. I'm going to step up the frequency of exercise (was exercising every other day) but I ache a lot after working out, so that can be a stumbling block. I'd lo…

Anyone having surgery on the 9th?!?!?

Ok so if your surgery is on Oct 13th you probably feel the same way I do being that it's on Friday the 13th with that being said I feel as if I need some help with this pre-op diet and some support.... So if any one is having surgery on the 13th and wants to be diet buddies let me know

Anyone come off cpap after surgery?

I passed my classes, I did the psychiatric visit, I now have to have tube put down my throat to check my stomach before surgeon will send letter to the insurance company. I m scared because I don't want any tube going down my throat. Lol. It's nerves. I just hope my insurance approves it.

Hi everyone. I'm am excited and nervous all wrapped into one; my vsg surgery is in 5 DAYS!!!!![emoji2] [emoji15] [emoji33] [emoji47] [emoji87] [emoji122] Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using BariatricPal mobile app

I am a little confused . I am in need for a little help on finding an alternative for the isopure clear drinks that is non dairy ..I Will not be drinking isopure what so ever , and not even sure what is the point ?. Are there any other vegans who had to find the replacement for it for 48 hours before surgery...thanks

I have my initial consult scheduled for the 19th! I am so very excited. What should I expect at the initial consult? Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

How do you tell your new job that you have to take time off. I just started a new job and in the training phase. How do I tell them I need a week off for surgery?

Hello all, I am a 36 year old who served in the Marines from 2000 - 2005 and then got out and got a desk job. I weighed 185 when I EAS'd out of the Marines, but taking a desk job and also a lot of driving involved I sat for a large portion of the day and also worked 16 - 17 hour days as I wanted to work my way up in the company. I ate a lot of fast food, went to the bars and drank just about every weekend (hey I was young and dumb). Slowly but surely I started getting quite a big gut which I still have to this day. Long story short my doctor wants me to have gastric sleeve as she thinks it would solve a lot of other health problems I have (Low Test, B-12 shots, clonazepam…

July and August please drop your weight loss # or before and after photos. I'm super excited to see your progress! Y'all are my motivation!! Sent from my LG-H872 using BariatricPal mobile app

Does anyone know how long does it take for a doctor to disputed the insurance if not approval???

Hi, this is my first time posting here. Just looking for some support/advice. So I'm scheduled to have a gastric sleeve at the end of the month. My weight is 190lbs and I'm 5'3". I know I am at the lower bmi to be having the surgery but I fractured both of my hips last year (due to massive weight gain and low bone density) and am at a huge risk of fracturing them again if I do not get this weight off. I have tried everything, I can lose a stone but always put it back on and more. I stupidly told my family about getting the surgery done. My husband has been so supportive and understands why I need to get this done. However the rest of my family have been a disaster. They …

I have a big event 3 days before my surgery. Is there any danger to having a few drinks at the event?

OCTOBER 19TH CANT COME QUICK ENOUGH... IM NOT SCARED, WORRIED, NERVOUS OR ANYTHING IM JUST READY .... YEAH I KNOW ITS NOT GONNA BE EASY BUT I GOT THIS ...

Okay, everyone my day is tomorrow 10/11. I’m having the sleeve and gallbladder removal. Scared and excited at the same time. I been on clear liquids for 14 days and feel great. I keep thinking if I can do 14 days of clear liquids, then why couldn’t I be faithful to any other diet plans and not have this surgery...[emoji848][emoji848]

Hey guys hope everyone's well , ever since surgery I feel like there's a lump in my throat like something's stuck I can't shake the feeling anyone have this same issue ? Not sure if it's from endoscopy that they did to make sure everything went smooth [emoji53] I'm just trying to feel normal again and this doesn't help

I can't believe my final pre-op step (endoscopy) is next week. My last weigh-in will be mid-December, so I anticipate surgery sometime in January, which is just three months away! Wow. I can't believe I'm more than halfway there.

Hello all. I received a checklist from my surgeon's office of habits to adopt now (I am at the beginning of the 6-month supervised nutrition program) so that when I have the surgery, I can focus primarily on healing rather than changing many behaviors at once. For those who have been through surgery, what would you add to this list? Begin all of your vitamins (done) Eat three meals a day around the same time and decrease meal skipping (have been doing this, a major change for me) Meal length should be around 20-30 minutes (I am about there, usually more like 20) Decrease portion sizes (mine have definitely decreased as I am really working to redu…

I'm not doing well. I've cheated on my pre-op diet everyday. I feel guilty about it, but after struggling with food all my life, I find it really ironic that I'm expected to go solid free for 10 days. Oh well, hasn't happened yet, and I'm scheduled for Tuesday the 10th. Nutritionist told me that they would still go through with surgery but that I would find it more difficult after surgery. Nothing about this has been easy, and I'm still considering backing out.

...your trash can at work looks like this. Sent from my SCH-I545 using BariatricPal mobile app

Hey Y'all I am really starting to look into this surgery. Who are some great doctors in ATL? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

MY FRIEND GOT A KICK OUTTA ME CALLING MY LAST REAL MEAL THE "LAST SUPPER" .. MY QUESTION IS, DID ANY OF YOU GO OUT OR HAVE A LAST MEAL OF YOUR FAVORITE FOODS BEFORE YOU STARTED PRE-OP?

Can anyone with Amerihealth ins. tell me how long it took for approval and if there was a lot of hoops and/or appeals? i finished all my pre op appts on sept 25th and have been waiting. The surgeons office supposedly submitted the paperwork. i've lvm for the scheduler last week and still waiting for response. Sent from my SM-G935T using BariatricPal mobile app

Before I started this whole process I had met my out of pocket expense. My insurance start over in september. Do anyone know if you have to pay your out of pocket expense before surgery are it's billed or is there a payment plan? Anyone in this similar situation how did your doctor office handle it.

I’m so excited and nervous that I am finally getting there. I’m waiting for a phone call for my next appointment which is the one with the surgeon that my surgery date gets scheduled. I’m hoping to get the gastric sleeve done. I’ve been preparing and doing all the prerequisite things since March. I’m so ready to get this done finally.

I have gotten all of my paperwork and test results in for approval from my insurance! I received a call yesterday from my patient advocate and my next appointment is 11/1 And I will be getting my surgery date! It should be December! So close! Anybody else? My name is Whitney. I have an Instagram under this handle but have yet to post anything if anyone would like to add me. I am from Mississippi. My start date of seeing my surgeon was March 15 this year. I will be at St. Francis in Memphis. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using BariatricPal mobile app

I just found this site it is a great community.... I will have my surgery a week from tomorrow and I am nervous !! I have so many questions about the post-operation mainly carbonated drinks... my only addiction is Diet Coke !! I hope you all think of me on the 17th !!

My surgery is scheduled for October 16..I'm super nervous but excited as well! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using BariatricPal mobile app

I just received the phone call that I am meeting with the nurse tomorrow to discuss surgery dates. All tests and classes completed and the 1st part of my mission will be completed. I'm ready to go.

I gotten approved yasss surgery date is Monday oct. 16 Go do my lab Thursday the 12 omg so excited so anxious to start my new journey I'm Soooo excited Congrats to everyone who is doing or already have done it this month Sent from my LGMP450 using BariatricPal mobile app

Has anyone gotten a prescription to help with hair loss? Sent from my SM-G935V using BariatricPal mobile app

Is anybody else out there feel like I do? The surgery date will never get here, I've looked at so many pictures and wished it could be me, and damn I just don't think it's going to happen! I still have two dietary classes to finish and then they're supposed to schedule the surgery. Of course we're coming up to the holidays, so it my luck it'll be like next May! I'm getting discouraged! Sent from my SM-G930T using BariatricPal mobile app

Hey everyone! I am around 6 weeks presurgery, and I caught a cold, which made me wonder, what do you do when you're ill and you need things like cough syrup (which I'm sure have sugar in them) or sprite/7up for an upset tummy? Sent from my LG-H871 using BariatricPal mobile app

It may be a silly question, but I'm currently doing 30-40 mins of cardio and some core work. I'm doing this about 4 days a week, but on the 16th of October I begin the pre-op diet. My fear is trying to get the last bit of exercise in those two weeks but pushing my hunger levels through the roof. If you did exercise, what are some pointers?

Having my surgery 10/10! Excited and nervous

Hi everyone. I am new to Bariatric Pals. I was sleeved September 26th I started my journey May 2017 and right after my nutritionist appt I started the pre op diet. I burmt muself out because the taste of the protein shake makes me gag. Not because something is wrong with my sleeve but because I cant fathom the smell. The soups are nasty I added water but it so disgusting. I tried regular low fat soups creamy soups I gag. So I havent eaten in 2 days. Only Crystal light I can consume with lots of ice or watered down and sugar free popsicles. Do anyone have any advice what they are eating 12 days post op. I did purchase unjury the plain and I put some in my hot wheat cream o…

Hi guys I was wondering if anyone ever tried the vitamin patch? How well did it work for you?

Anybody from Ohio getting there surgery done at OSU? Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

So I've had my first visit, got the letter of support from my PCP, last Monday I went for my endoscope, the other day I had my first nutrition and Trainor apt, I'm waiting for my TSH test, and have set up my 3 support groups, all being done this month. i also have an apt with my cardiologist this month to get the clearance for surgery from him. things seem to be moving along quickly. However because I have Mainecare they require 6 months of nutrition visit. has anyone here had mainecare and had to wait the full 6 months before being approved for surgery?

Does this mean my surgery will be scheduled soon after?

Hi guys I'm due for surgery ( sleeve ) here in the U.K. Dec 5th , I'm very excited but scared due to the fact 4 yrs ago I had acute pancreatitis due to billary sludge ( I have no gall bladder ) this happened whilst on holiday .. I've read that only 1.4 people get this after surgery out 2650 , I just think I'm haunted by my past experience ! Support please guys x