PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

In order for my doc to even submit to insurance for approval, I need to lose 20 lbs. I was not losing in the beginning and then I started seeing the scale move and now it's going back up again. I am ready to cry. I meet with him next week and he's probably gonna laugh at me and kick me out

How is this pre surgery diet? Is it hard to stay on before the band? I know it is important to loose that fat for the surgery. I am just wondering that if I don't have the willpower to stay on a diet now, how in the world am I going to do on a liquid diet for two weeks prior to surgery.:confused2: Do they give you supplements to help curb your appetite?:confused2:

Hello everyone! Due to my stupid doctors offices my surgery has been postponed from Monday the 9th till Friday the 13th because they require blood workexactly one week before surgery. Its one obsticle after another! It also means more days on this stupid liquid diet whichseems the most strictests I have encounter. But this will make me a stronger person! Thanks for letting me vent! Jackie

I have been overweight for most of my adult life. Big boned was the explanation and quite true in my teens as I was very muscular, broad shouldered and round in the butt.... After miscarriages in my early twenties, two successful pregnancies for beautiful children, and two more miscarriages in between them my weight went crazy. Also I started to get Gerd, arthritis, IBS, diverticulosis, kidney stones and gallbladder issues. After my son was born in 2000 my female issues increased rapidly and I was in pain so much that exercising was intolerable. In 2006 after a year of non stop ER visits and doctor appointments I was diagnosed with Adenomyosis of the uterus. I had a total…

Hi Everyone! Had my PAT's in Yipsi last Thursday. They had some samples of drinks and a Protein bar to try,....om gosh! I tried the bar and couldn't even swallow it. I discretely spit it in a napkin and put it in the garbage. I guess I wasn't the only one to dislike it because there were about 15 other pieces in there! LOL. The drink was a Fuzzy Navel. I am really worried. Do they all have that gaggie taste to them? It is like swallowing sand. I know it is only for 2-3 weeks but there has got to be a better way (or taste combo) There were so many products in the Barix store it was overwhelming and then to buy stuff that I can't drink... I did buy the gift bag with sample…

Ok, so I met with the surgeon today he said that I have a total of 175lbs to loose to be at my ideal weight. He said that if I do the lapband I can only take off about 50lbs and that Id still be obese. I want the lapband because I am self pay and it is less risker. Also I am in fairly good shape for my size I dont get out of breath walking and Im able to run for a distance with out dying. I just need an extra push to get me going on my diet. He is going to let me get the Lapband but said I should be realistic about loosing weight. Now I have seen alot of people on here that have lost over 100lbs, am I not being realistic about my goals? I just want to loose a 100lbs.

Hi guys, I met with the bariatrician, Dr. Wieger today, started my 6 month physician supervised diet, everything looks good. I have to have an upper GI, which I think, is pretty routine, considering my acid reflux. I go back in 1 month and visit with a nutritionist. And meet with my surgeon, Dr. Davidson. www.wgtlossclinic.com I'm so excited I just had to share. Cathy

Right now I am doing some research on the Lap band. I am diabetic and have an appointment in August at the Cleveland Clinic to explore a few options. Anyhow ..........is the port for the fill outside or under the skin and how does it affect a person, bathing, swimming, etc. ?

After 30 years of going up and down with my weight, trying everything to help me with losing weight, I looked into the lap band surgery. In January 2007, I had my first bariatric surgeon visit to begin the lap band qualifications. They said I was a perfect candidate. I weighed 234 lbs at 5'4 with high blood pressure. I have finished all my clearances and 10% weight loss requirement and I am presently 205 with a BMI of 35.2. When I had my 2nd surgeon consult in September, he questioned why I couldn't lose the rest on my own and told me to come back in three months. I was devastated. Well, that three months is up and I see him again on January 4. I thought I was a go…

Im fat............Im depressed. Im 5' 4" and 210 pounds. Do I qulaify for lapband?? If so, I have vytra insurance. Does anyone know if they cover the procedure??? I believe I have sleep apnea but no other health issues that I know of beside PCOS Help........please:frown:

If I am self pay, do I need to go to a seminar? One center I checked out... that is where they do the inital consulation, and it costs $100. One center said that if I felt that I was informed enough I did not need to go to one, but it is free if I want it. Other sites I have checked out, seem to steer you to the seminars first. I am a reader and a one on one kind of person, and I really hate seminars! :cursing: Do I have to go to one before surgery?

I am on Day 3 of pre op and it is getting pretty hard....I am allowed to drink protein shake and water throughout the day (no soup jello, or broth or any other liquids)...but i am allowed one 4oz chicken, fish, or turkey which is a plus....and it says all the green vegies i want....so i have been only eating 4oz chicken and okra...and i have the taste for a salad....if i use light salad dressing will that be ok or should i stick to okra, green beans, and greens?

Sooooo excited! I figured it would be fine but am sooooo glad to know I am done with that part. Another hoop bites the dust!

She said if I dont follow the 2 week diet, the surgeon may get started and thenn close me up. Is this true? or a scare tatic? I am following the diet and am loosing weight ....... I just cant imagine they could do that. surg. 4/15/08

I am just waiting for my surgery date ( am recovering from a cold first). It should be within the next 3 weeks.. I have completed all the things my surgeon requires, support classes, education class, exercise class and mental evaluation. I guess as the time gets closer I am a bit nervous if I am making the right decision. I have talked to several people who have had meger results. At one of the support groups a woman reported that she lost 24lbs in the first month, after going to the education class I found out that your first adjustment is not till 4-6 weeks after surgery so her loss was more due to her diet than the assistance of the band. I spoke to one woman yesterday…

:scared2:has anybody had a cold or sore throat going into surgery? i think i am fighting one off the right side of my throat is sore and i see a few white spots on it. i am chugging emergen-c plus i am drinking 4 boost high Protein shakes a day because i am on a 2 week pre op liquid diet. im so scared that if i am a little under the weather they will send me packing on june 11th my lapband surgery day i don't know what to do!!! im freaking out slightly!! XOXOX Barbie

Today is day 10 of my liquid diet. It has been rough, and I hate it. I have started these gas pains and tremendous bouts of gas inside my tummy. Today, I woke, no weight gained nor lost, but, Im bloated, and my jeans are tight. Three days ago, these very jeans, fit. And fit good. Now, they feel as if I was poured into them. I feel bloated, and full of gas, that I cant release. I dont know what to do about it. I just cant wait until this is over. Maybe just maybe I need to lay off soup for a while. I have noticed when I do eat the soup I get more gassy. So, back to the basics, just plain ole liquid thats sure to make me sick. And to top it all off, Im depressed cause I can…

Which weight loss surgery book would you recommend buying, if any? I am getting a lot of info from this site and other sites. I was wondering if the books offered anything new that I am not learning or will not receive from my surgeon or nutritionist.

I was just wondering because I only have to have 3 little things for my pre evaluation and Im already getting surgery so really its just a precaution, I only had to have an ekg, see the endocrine part at my hospital and do a excercise test (which I have to do every 4 months anyway because I have a lung condition.) I know others have to go through heaps of other stuff and I was wondering what those were? And if you really thought that some of them were necessary?

Well, it's finally happening. tomorrow is my band day! yay!!!!! I have about 30 minutes before I can't eat or drink anything, so I think I am going to go get a nice tall glass of Water. I can't tell at the moment if I am excited or nervous. I think it's 80% excitement and 20% nerves. I could stay up all night and read this board and stress over everything . . . but I think I'll go to sleep instead!

I am self pay and I have been quoted 12,900 here in Houston. This includes Surgery Center Surgeon's Fee Anesthesiologist's Fee 10 Visits of Fills, Adjustments, and Follow-ups for two years Is this a good deal? Should I be looking for more? And how can I check out a centers track record? The AMA? BBB?

I will be banded next Friday, June 13th. Monday & Tuesday of next week I will have to go on a full liquid diet of just soups, shakes & smoothies. Wednesday & Thursday I will have to drink nothing but clear liquid. Does anyone have any suggestions of things to eat / drink so I can plan for next week?:eek:

I figured I would just do this once with sooo many getting banded this week......GOOD LUCK! Keep us posted. Prayers are with ya'll for a sake and speedy recovery.

Did any of you give your own blood before surgery in case it was needed for transfusion for any post-op complications? Also, did any of you have to get blood transfused after surgery? Just wondering....

I think I posted my response in the wrong thread so I'll start here. I wanted to have gastric bypass surgery but now that I went to my initial session, the band is starting to sound like a better choice. I'd like some input especially for people with Diabetes. My BMI is 43 and I'd like to lose about 110 lbs. I'm just learning about lapband and would love some input

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Today is day two of my 2 week pre op liquid diet and I feel like 1) I'm starving 2) very weak and 3) my brain has stopped working. I did ok yesterday during the day time, but I attribute that to the 5 hours I spent in the hospital for my pre surgery testing - couldn't leave the waiting room hence couldn't get any food or water etc. Today is a different story. I went to get some more pre op diet and post op diet items as I'll be traveling for work until about 3 days prior to my surgery. Anyway so here I am going up and down the aisle as the super walmart near by and my strength is waining. Aisle after aisle of stuff I would love to have right now and here I am picking up s…

For those of you who are strictly on the liquid diet without solids at all in the diet, have any of you experienced any stomach pain accompanied with gas. Lots of gas? This pain feels like a muscle strain, pulling, and then the dull ache afterwards, but it only happens when I have a lot of gas. Is this normal? Should I be concerned? I was thinking I had an ulcer. But how can that be? I dont eat foods with spice, or drink spice, I called my doc, they said to monitor it all day and I will. It doesnt hurt right now. I had a bowel movement, and everything seems ok now. So, I dont know whats going on. Kinda scares me a little. Just want to know if anyone else has experenced th…

I understand that we can't have any caffeine before, during and immediately after surgery. I am trying to give it up or wean myself off (don't have a surgery date yet). Any suggestions? More importantly, how long do I really need to be off the stuff? The withdrawal symptoms are monstros...I feel for drug addicts who are in withdrawal. :thumbup:

I know that I am an emotional eater. Stressed - eat. Celebrating - eat. So my questions is, when you are in one of those emotional moments and want to EAT.....what do you do? Thanks

I can't wait to have this over with and breakout with my new lifestyle... how long did it take for you to get to eat regular food again and is there anything for me to watch out for that might cause pain, PBs or discomfort??

I got my surgery date!!!!!! JUNE 24th I'm so happy,:thumbup: I'm so ready for a new life

Hi Guys!! I'm getting banded August 1st and I am SOOO excited (less than 2 months!)! Any other August bandsters out there getting ready?

Well everyone-This will be my last post as a pre-bandster. My surgery is first thing in the morning and I probably won't be back online until sometime afterwards. Wish me luck!!!

Tommorrow is the day, I go in at 7am and I'm excited and nervous. I was told that I will be staying overnight. For those of you who have also stayed the night, what will I need in the hospital. Can I bring my own PJ's or will they make me stay in a gown? Any advice will help. Thanks.

I totally thought I'd be working out while on the preop liquids, but I can barely keep awake while sitting at my desk. I don't feel like I have anymore energy to expend. I just completed the 2nd day. I'm EXHAUSTED. I feel like I should be working out . . . but I honestly don't know if I can at this point.

I STARTED MY PRE OP TODAY, I AM NOT ON ALL liquids BUT MAINLY. THEY GAVE ME A CERTAIN Protein shake TO DRINK 2-3X A DAY AND TO EAT 1 MEAL OF GREEN VEGIES AND 6OZ LEAN meat.... THIS IS GOING TO BE A STRUGGLE FOR ME SINCE I AM ALWAYS OUT AND ABOUT DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS ON WHAT COULD MAKE THIS A SMOOTH PROCESS OR ANY MEAL SUGGESTIONS (I AM NOT A VEGGIE EATER SO PLEASE HELP ME...LOL) It is only 2pm and I have the worse headache ever.

Okay so I am terrible about actually remebering to ask the doc things so I am trying to make a list of questions that I should ask him at my pre-op appointment on friday. So what did you ask or what do you wish you asked? thank you all! Bobbi

And I want to eat. I want breaded chicken, fried, pizza. How can I do this for 2 weeks? This is hard, especially when others eat around me. Im going mad but the good thing is, like in my other post, Ive dropped 8lbs. UGGGGH. Wish I could magically shrink my liver without this diet. I think to myself, would it really hurt it I cheated, just once?

Would Egg Drop soup be out of the question? My doc specified that I can drink anything that goes up a straw, within reason while keeping up with protein and cals at a certain level. Need advice.

25/m getting banded june 10th. just wondering if anyone around new jersey wants to chat if anyone is looking for a support buddy or just someone to help push em along i am here

I will be banded on June 26th!! I am so excited that I cannot sit still in my chair at work!! liquid diet starts June 12th!! Thanks to everyone for being so supportive to all of us, but also tough when we need it!! I am so happy to join the family!! Suzanne

So, I've decided I'm definitely having the surgery. Since I'm self pay and have done all of the necessary things, I just need to pick a date. Well, ever since I have decided to do this, I can't stop eating! I feel like I need to eat anything and everything that I can just in case I can't eat it after surgery. I know that this is only going to make things worse for the surgery, but I just can't seem to stop. I'm thinking of starting a structured plan until my date like Jenny Craig or something that will at least keep me from gaining any more! Just looking for some support...thanks!

OK guys, this is gonna sound crazy as hell, and I want to know if anyone else here has felt this: I haven't been banded yet, but sometimes I wonder if I already had the surgery and forgot about it.....lately I'm missing meals and not feeling hungry, and when I DO eat, it seems like I get filled rather quickly. Is it sympathy pains for my fellow banded brothers and sisters? Or am I seeing into the future with my gut??? Or am I just a bit loco??:biggrin2:

I have read many posts on here to help me decide if this is what I want to do. So I went to my first consultation expecting to go through a lengthly process but was surprised to breeze right through and have my surgery scheduled for June 24th! I am ecstatic but also curious why it was so much easier than it seems to be for a lot of people. I am self pay so I get how that makes it quick (no insurance to deal with) and in perfect health but I did not have to go through any psychological or nutritional stuff like I see others have to. Anyone else have this experience? Thanks!! :wink2:

Hello just asking for any last min tips?? im still really scared and worried about my after eating!! having a lil trouble with the optifast still, day 6 on it!! but im just scared!! please keep me in your prayers and thoughts!!

I had breast cancer with tram flap reconstruction 15 years ago. Am contemplating lapband. Anyone out there have a similar situation?

I'm planning on getting banded in Sept 2008. Between now and sept I'd like to focus my diet and exercise towards reducing my risk of complications rather than worry about my weight. I feel my time would be well spent if I focused on reducing the amount of poor circulation and Water retention in my legs( to reduce the risk of blood clots) Are there specific things that I could do? or should I just do a lot of generic diet and exercise stuff? thanks Tyler

I am going to an information meeting on lap band June 11th. I am scared to death, I am embarassed, I am in disbelif that I am going and I am confused. How did I get here?? I have 100 pounds to lose. There I said it. Why can't I do this??? Why is it I can't lose weight. People say oh just cut down and exercise. Please help me with a decision on a lap band. I am 57 years old and don't want to waste anymore time. I am scared about the eating after. Can you ever have a beer or pop? Please tell me what you think......Help

I am on DAY ONE of Optifast pre-op diet. In fact - it has beenb 2 hours since my first shake. Loved it, but now my stomach is GROWLING and I am panicking that i won't be able to do this. Just want to pop some Herbal dexatrim or some old phentermine I still have. Is there is medical reason not to???? How about after the surgery when I am waiting for fills?