PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

For the past 2months I've been smoking cigarettes like once a week can I stop for 30 days and pass my nicotine test Sent from my N9560 using BariatricPal mobile app

I went for my first appointment about a week ago. Had the majority of the testing required for insurance. When I met with the patient coordinator she told my my insurance required 4 months of nutrition and exercise counseling. I thought it was 6 months (I have Anthem BCBS). Does anyone else have Anthem? What have you been told?

I am trying to lose the last 3 pounds my insurance requires of me. However, I have an awful headache all the time and no energy. Not to mention how crabby I am. I am doing a liquid diet bc I only have about a week to go. Any advice on whatbI am doing wrong or is this normal?

Hello All! Is there a good app for reminding you to eat? Maybe one that says specifically if it's meal or snack time? I am looking at Lifesum but unsure if it's really a good one. Thanks!

Hi guys, This is my first entry. I am having my band removed and hopefully rny in the same procedure. I was warned that some people require two surgeries depending on the condition of your stomach. Can anyone share their experiences related to this topic? Thanks, it's nice to not feel so Lone in this journey.

It's been 6 months since i have started this journey.. I have completed all my visits, etc. The last step was to get my labs done before they turned everything into my insurance company. My insurance is very picky so they wanted an H.Pylori breath test done as well. Everything came back negative except the H.Pylori I am now taking Amoxocilin, Biaxin, and Prilosec for 14 days.. It's only been 6 days so far, but i am wanting to know what else people have taken along with this regimen to help them test negative at their next breath test? I have heard some say Petpo Bismol works but when do i take it and how much a day and for how long? Anything else that people have tried??…

So I bought muscletech whey isolate chocolate (my doc said it was fine) for my protein shakes. I am about to start my 2 week liquid diet. I tried the powder for the first time with 2% milk (bought 1% for future use today) and it is NASTY! I puked it was so gross. I have had protein shakes before. So I don't know why this one is so gross. Anyway my question is what can I add to it, to make it taste better? i can't do any sugar or foods? Any suggestions?

Hi all, my name is Latesha, I am 24 years old; I live in Columbia, South Carolina. I am currently going through the steps to be able to be approved for VSG. I am so nervous of gaining too much weight within the 3 month period. My insurance company which is AETNA does not allow me to gain any excessive amount of weight or I'll have to do the nutrition course over. I'm currently at the stage where I have "food funerals". Any one else experience this? I just want to do well and hopefully get a surgery date by January 2018. Anyone live in South Carolina?

Anyone scheduled for sleeve surgery in September 2017 Wanting to know when to start anything very new to this

I only have to do 3 months of weight ins. My first consult was 7/25, second visit was 8/21, third will be 9/18 , why am I being told surgery won't be until November? And that I would have to have another visit in October too? Sent from my LGMS210 using BariatricPal mobile app

Hey everyone is there anyway to get this covered by insurance everywhere I call is saying between 150-350 doesn't make sense when they take my insurance and are in network any feed back of what I can do ? In the NORTHERN NJ AREA / Would travel to NY

Good morning all, Has anyone used this site ? It's a site to do your evaluation that accepts all insurances ? Looking for a way to simply pay a copay for evaluation vs spending almost 200.00 https://www.bariatricpsychevaluations.com/team/dr-rolf-gordhamer-phd-bariatric-psychology/

SOME OF THESE COMMENTS UNDER THESE THREADS ARE CRAZY ... EVERYONE'S EXPERIENCE WITH SURGERY IS DIFFERENT HOW CAN YOU BASH SOMEONE FOR FEELING HOW THEY FEEL??????!!!!!!! ONE THING I DO KNOW IS THAT AFTER I GET MY SURGERY AND I EXPRESS HOW IM FEELING AND YOU COME FOR ME IN A NEGATIVE WAY IM GONNA LET YOU HAVE IT AND THEN IM GONNA BLOCK YOU.....

First timer here on this... I just had my appointment with my doctor and I have decided on the gastric bypass since I want to lose 200lbs+. Today I had my first nutritionist appointment and now I have to do my 90 days for insurance approval! Patience is not my virtue! Haha I want it now! My story: I had lap band done in 2010 and was doing great had lost about 70lbs (from 352 to 278) and then I started having complications. I started throwing up everything I ate or drank. I would have fluid removed from the band and then we would add more. It was a constant battle, so in 2014 I had it removed. And now... I've gained all my weight back plus some. I was shocked to find out…

I'm scheduled to have my band done on Friday and all I've seen this morning are posts saying it's not effective or it's just too hard. Please tell me your opinions on the band!! [emoji51]

My surgery is 9/18 for the sleeve. My boss asked me today about how much time I want off work. Lucky for me, my bosses understand the process of weight loss surgery and so there is no real push to do something I can't do. Also, lucky for me is that I have a lot of leave time and a lot of leeway to make my own schedule. My work ethic in me hates to take time off work but I don't want to work from home if I don't have to also for that week and a half so I can just focus on trying to get myself on the healing track. I am asking for a week and a half off work, then a week and half of paperwork from home and then I will back on the road seeing clients. I am 43 years old a…

I DONT KNOW WHAT FEELS LONGER THE PROCESS OR AFTER BEING APPROVED AND WAITING FOR THE ACTUALLY SURGERY DAY LOL... I BEEN ON A COUNT DOWN ....

SO I just bing ate a Peanut butter and Jelly sandwich and a glass of milk because I'm stressed about the category 5 hurricane on its way to my house. Now my tummy is nervous and upset.

Hey everyone I went to do my Endoscopy today. They gave me paper work with the results saying I have a Hiatal Hernia and Mild Erythematous Mucosa of the Antrum which they did two biopsies. I know they are checking if I have H. pylori which I don"t think I do. Also it said it can be gastritis???? I'm worried I don't want this to get in the way of me getting surgery. I really want this done by at least October or November the latest. Anyone has gone through this and can let me know what to expect?

It's here. . My date is here! ! It really came up quickly but I'm so incredibly ready for this. Tomorrow I go in as me and come out as me, only now more educated and with a tool that's going to aid in my weight loss journey to improved health! ! IT'S GO TIME! ! Sent from my SM-S765C using BariatricPal mobile app

Do any one know how long it takes for your insurance to approve your surgery?

I got my test results back for my h pylori test and I passed so I'm calling the doctor in the morning to get a surgery date YAYYYYYYYYYY!!!! Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

Of course I tested positive for the H-Pylori bacteria/gastritis and now have to be on medication to cure me before surgery. I was prescribed and took proton inhibitors and antibiotics this morning at work and shortly thereafter began feeling serious nausea and pain in my stomach. It was so bad that I had a trash can in front on me JIC I had to throw up. Luckily it passed and I've taken another dose tonight with some spacing (pro inh on an empty stomach and antibiotics 2hrs later on a full stomach) and so far nothing is going awry. I'm just so scared it may reoccur. Did anyone have to deal with this?

have surgery tomorrow little nervous how you guys did it

Hello everyone. I just found this app and I'm sure glad I did! I can't wait to see how you all are doing in your journey to a new healthier self. My surgery is set for September 25! Tomorrow I start my 2 week liquid pre-op diet. I'm really nervous about being hungry all the time. I HATE feeling hungry! To all of you in Florida, please stay safe.

So I have my surgery scheduled for 9/15 but due to the hurricane I haven't been able to get my labs done. If I get my labs done on Tuesday do you think my doctor will get my results by Thursday to clear me for surgery Friday?

I'm on my 4th day post op. Dr said I can now do full liquid diet. What's the difference? What can I eat besides broth, sugar free popsicles, sugar free jello and protein shakes?TIA Sent from my LG-H872 using BariatricPal mobile app

Everyone please stay safe we gonna be okay by the grace of God... Remember God is bigger then this hurricane stay prayed up and keep the faith.. Also remember God want put more on us than we can bare [emoji120] [emoji120] [emoji120]

My Surgery is 6am Monday morning I'm thrilled beyond belief was easily approved after meeting all requirements was met. I've worked very hard to get to this point. However as of last night I woke up at 2am in a panic Mindset with what in the heck am I doing? All the negatives just keep circling in my mind. I got up and pushed back those thoughts but my question is. .. outs this normal, just nerves getting the best of me? I'm not afraid of the surgery so not sure what's going on because I've been at this for over a year and, for the most part posiTive and exciting why now? Sent from my SM-S765C using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm getting sleeved Oct 16th. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using BariatricPal mobile app

HI folks!!! I'm new to the forum and preparing for my surgery. I was wondering if there was anyone on the forum from the Albuquerque area? I would love to have someone local to talk to, commiserate with and encourage! Searching for those buddies that we can really enjoy a budding friendship that is built on future possibilities!!

I am very upset /confused. At the start of this process, I was told that because my BMI is 44.14 my insurance (NY- Stright Medicaid -no ***/ppo) would approve with out having a comorbidity. I have a history of elevated BP on and off... no concrete diagnosis of High BP, no other health issues. I completed my final clearance (endoscopy) this past Tuesday 8/29/17 all other clearances are done My new primary care doctor is waiting to clear me once he receives the endoscopy report. I have met with the nutritionist my required times, attended the monthly support group, quit smoking and now they tell me its unlikely to be approved! I am at my wits end! I have not had a slee…

Hi everyone! I'm going thru the process to get GBS so I'm wondering I've been following a lady who has had gastric bypass and after she was released to eat regular foods she is eating a keto diet which is high in fat high in protein low in cards... which I think is another term for Atkins diet?? But won't all the high fats upset your pouch and put you through dumping? Any thoughts?

I'm in the process of losing weight before my bypass, but I feel sick as a dog. I have no fever, just feel extraordinarily weak with a headache. Could this be low sugar or protein? I've been on enough diets that you'd think I would know, but I've never felt like this. I'm not diabetic that I know of. Has anyone else felt like this? ?

Surgeons vary on pre-op diet requirements. Mine said i could eat normally until the night before surgery (must stop all food/drink 12 hrs before surgery). Now, i have a question...I'm 36 hrs away... Can i have lean red meat? I see so many varying threads about no red meat, yes read meat....etc My understanding is that your stomach passes red meat out after 4 yrs. So why can't you eat red meat 2 days prior? Or why can you? Also, im at a 38 starting BMI so not sure if that has anything to do with why i'm not a pre-op diet for those who are wondering. Thoughts?

How many premier protein shakes should I get I dont wanna buy to many I know four come in a pack my doctor told me to drink them for breakfast and lunch but I dont know how many I should get go back to see my doc on the 25 of this month

I know I need to be prepared, for the journey to be easier. For my preop journey, do y'all have any advice? Sent from my LGMP260 using BariatricPal mobile app

I have done my research...... and I am not talking a day or two, I am talking years.... 5....5 years. I am shell fish free, a celiac, dairy intolerant, and now soy. I have been grow tumors since I was I very little. This operation, is many ways, may be the only way I can try and live a more normal life. I have asked so many questions, and continue to ask questions, because I know, "not every one is the same" ..... but why is my counselor trying to almost talk me out of it. she keep throwing all the worst cast in my face, and then all she try to trip me up by asking questions to me like she does not know the answer already. DAMN if I wanted people to debate me with my c…

I've started the pure protein100%whey vanilla cream powder going on four days now I've been sweating more then usual and my feet been feeling sweaty ugh have anyone else have had this issue or is this normal

so excited took my insurance 3 days to approve I thought that was fast my surgery date is for 9/18/2017 so excited cant wait . next goal is this liquid diet I have to find out about on Tuesday

Hi all! I am new to this forum as of today. I have my Dr appt on 26th Sept. I have been researching and umming and arrrhhhing for the last 3 years but have made the decision to have the sleeve. I'm thinking about doing the endoscopic sleeve.... does anyone know anyone who has had it done this way?? I'm in the Hunter Valley NSW area. I had a lap band in 2005 but after 3 years had it removed. As most have done, I've tried every diet I could find and fed up with the yoyo so here goes! Sending my best wishes and thoughts to you all Warm Regards Rainbow Gypsy

I'm new here, just joined last week. My surgery date is 8/30. I'm in Charlotte, NC and my surgeon is Dr. Carl Lowe Jr. I'm super excited and also nervous. I am one week one of my liquid diet and the struggle is real. Haha.

Paperwork being submitted on Monday to insurance for approval. This has been a a long journey. Can wait for the start of my new life and to continue to achieve my goals. Being told my the surgeons office that Most likely the date will be sometime in November.

What to do I already have my pure protein whey powder what food, drinks, and fruits I should get doctor told me to start early on my liver shrinkage diet no I havent got an clearance yet this my last month to see my surgeon doctor .. I have water and skim milk for my protein shake for breakfast and lunch and Greek yogurt with fruit what else could I get

Surgery in the am im soooo nervous please pray for me[emoji120]

I'm looking for some input about the lifetime commitment aspect of this. I'm seeing a therapist about food issues that I need to resolve whether or not I have the sleeve. She is not trying to talk me out of it, she will support me with whatever decision I make. But she said something tonight that I have been thinking in my own head, and I'd love to get some thoughts about it from people who've been sleeved for a while. First, of course, this is permanent. No going back, the majority of the stomach is gone-gone. That doesn't scare me so much as makes me realize that I need to know in my gut this is the right choice. Second, it seems like this imposes an unnatural…

I am on my 3rd day of the liquid pre-op diet. I really need a good tasting protein shake powder, at least 30g protein. I have Chocolate Premier Protein from Sam's Club and I have to hold my nose to drink it. The aftertaste is absolutely is disgusting. I don't know why they call it chocolate as it is really shi*. Any suggestions so I can get through this 2 week period? I am trying to think out of the box but am new to this journey. Thanks---

Was anyone scared Or nervous anxious or having anxiety how long was the surgery and how much weight did you lose Sent from my LGMS210 using BariatricPal mobile app

I am having surgery on September 13. I been doing fairly good. I am very hungry and been on the road all day so far have only had 2 shakes. Would it hurt me if I ate a piece of meat. I am very weak because I haven't had anything on my stomach. We have been on the road trying to get away from the hurricane. We can stop much so I haven't drink much. Please help

Hello! My Doctor has finally referred me for VSG in Toronto, and I am sooooo eager to get this journey started. Can someone please enlighten me on their wait times etc. within the GTA...btw NOT going with the pay option..definitely waiting to get approved. thank you soo much in advanced!