PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

Well today is my day finally[emoji3]!! I have to be at the hospital by 8am and surgery ( RNY ) will be around 11am. I'm excited and ready! I know the nerves will kicking in soon! Please keep me in your prayers that all goes well!

Has anyone been told that they DO NOT have to do the pre-op diet? No one at my doctor's office has mentioned it to me and I just had a CT scan for other issues and it states that I have a normal size liver. Just wondering???

Hello I am so confused of what to do. I am going back to true results in richardson and the more I read the more I am all over the place. My bmi is 30, and I am 35yrs. I feel if i dont do this soon i will get bigger and develop health problems. HAs anyone done it with a low bmi???Help Or does anyone wish they did it sooner

I spoke to my dr today, he wants me to move onto soft meats tomorrow. I don't understand how I can move to soft meats from the liquid stage. I haven't even tried eggs or soft foods yet. I'm nervous about this. Has anyone else moved on so fast? I had surgery a week ago tomorrow. Sent from my SM-G930T using BariatricPal mobile app

Can anyone recommend a good tasting brand? My 1st day of my liquid diet is today along with my pre op and it's too late for Amazon. One thing I will say is that I am looking forward to not spending so much money on food. My office orders takeout every day (some days it is paid for). I work in an Italian neighborhood full of yummy restaurants. It is so hard to resist normally but the liquid diet will give me the push to say no. I've even asked the receptionist to leave me off the daily emails.

Hello! I feel as if my journey is FAR from normal. I don't really know who else really has a situation like mine. I've had a very bumpy start in my program and I thought I got cheating, and not doing well out of my system early on. But here I just find myself falling into bad habits. I'm not sure if its because I'm stressed, or because I have a lot going on in my personal life. Basically I had my dietitian appointment mid may. After that appointment I hurt my back, really bad, pulled muscle. I wasn't allowed to do any exercise due to where I had pulled my muscle, and the 'severity' of my weight. Not being able to work out bummed my mood SO SO much. I wasn…

My dr just called to check on me, my sleeve was done last Wed. He wants me to start soft meats and veggies TOMORROW!!! Beef, chicken,turkey, fish I have NO IDEA what to make or how to make it. What did everyone start with??? Sent from my SM-G930T using BariatricPal mobile app

I started my diet a week ago and have lost nothing! The bloating is terrible

I'm currently going through the process and should be done in July with everything. I have CIGNA insurance. I have been hearing that it may take up to 30 days.

Is anyone else from Kentucky? If so what surgeon did you go to or are you going to? Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I read about the bloodclot&gallstone preventative med or injections. Please give me the details. Does everyone have to do the injections post op? What are the names of the prescriptions your doctor prescribed for you? I want to make sure I get all the information about this to protect my health and prevent problems

My surgery (gastric bypass)is July 17. Time flies& so the countdown begins....For 7 months I have been researching & educating myself outside of the nutrition class on gastric bypass. I have been on many sites&seen many you tube videos & this forum and a couple others and really got a wide range of what to expect & my responsibilities. You learn a lot by the good hearts of others who have posted the details of what they have endured, conquered,struggled with& pros & cons. This forum is a blessing. It is so helpful. Its always a good thing to get as much education in such an important decision as this. So,all the July surgeries good luck to you …

Does anyone have an estimate on insurance approval, I called health insurance they said 48 hours but I haven't heard anything back. I'm really hoping I can complete my surgery in July [emoji1491]

I was never a big water drinker, but since my surgery (2 days ago) I can't even tbink about drinking it. Crystal light is a little better. I think I'm going to talk to the visiting nurse about Powerade 0 tom. I am not drinking much at all. Broth, popsicles, yogurt, pudding all go in fine, but liquids...no way! I also read that ppl use gas x strips, I can't find them ANYWHERE, are the desolving ones ok? Sent from my SM-G930T using BariatricPal mobile app

I've finally decided that Gastric Sleeve surgery is for me and I'm seeing the surgeon in a few weeks for a consult. However, I have a hiatal hernia right above my belly button. Can I get it repaired and have the VSG at the same time?? I'm hoping it's not going to get in the way of me having this. I'm 5'5" and weigh 300 pounds. Thank you in advance for your care and concern!

I just got my pre op diet that I will have to start July 3. We cant have any milk so our protein powder is to be mixed with water only. 1 month post op we can have milk so then will be when I can have my premier protein. Darn! Anyone else was instructed to not have milk pre op and only after 1 month post op can have milk&mix protein powder with milk?

So I just learned that if you go to insurenutrition.com They can see if your insurance will cover protein shakes and they send them to you! Thought it was really cool and that I would share the knowledge. I haven't tried it yet because I'm just starting my 6mo medically supervised stuff for insurance.

I am super excited tonight Is my last KAISER options class I have completed 12 weeks I have also went well and beyond over the 10% they required me to lose which was 29 pounds I have lost a total of 48 pounds I have my surgeon appointment next Tuesday, May 16th I am super excited hoping to have my surgery by the end of the month. I will post something next week after my surgeon appointment hoping to have a surgery date.

I was added to a group on Facebook for a surgeon in Mexico and I saw some post that the surgeon has them take Magnesium Citrate a few days before surgery. Has anyone that didn't go to Mexico, do the same thing? My doctor told me that I need to "stay on top of it" because if we are cleared out, it makes it easier on us after surgery. Less gas and pain. But she didn't really give any suggestions or anything. If you did have to take something, what do you recommend and what was post op like for you? Please do not say "every doctor is different, ask your surgeon." Ugh. I'm asking for everyone's experience. I swear I get dumb responses like that all the time, and I know that…

I am having my surgery on the 22nd at a surgery center, can anyone give me any ideas on what to wear for surgery? I'm a little nervous but ready to roll!

Hi, I'm from North Carolina and was wondering how long of a process to expect. I have BCBSNC state health plan. I go for my initial consult Thursday, June 22nd. Estimation of time from initial consult to actual surgery if no road blocks.

Has anyone ever heard of Real Good Pizza? 25g protein,4carbs, grain free and gluten free. Does this seem like something that would be worth trying? Sent from my SM-G930T using BariatricPal mobile app

Has any one taken this procedure already and how was it im kinda nervous?

I need to give my HR reasons why my surgery is necessary to apply for shared leave.

Sorry for posting a lot, but I have just finished my first day of pre-op liquid diet (consisting of Optifast 3x a day, or clear liquids like broth and plenty of water). My diet will consist of 14 total days, my surgery is scheduled for June 27th. My insurance did not agree with this surgery, so I was extremely lucky and very grateful that my parents (I'm 20 years old) have stepped in and paid for it. I made it through today with minimal hunger and slight stomach cramping and a headache until bed time... which is now. I don't feel hungry I don't think.. but in my mind I am. This all liquid diet is the hardest thing I've ever done and it's only been a day! I'm currently on …

Anyone else have theirs scheduled for this weekend? My surgery is scheduled for 10:30, prayers and good vibes please! Today I am 90%excited and 10%nerves! I hope it stays that way lol!

Hi I'm new here. I've had 3 months of weigh ins. I'm not sure if I have to have 6 or 9. I've been told two separate things from my Insurance company and the bariatric coordinator. Does anyone here have Humana that knows how long the wait is? I'm in Ky if that matters. I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

My hubby and I had our initial consultation. Surgeon believes we are excellent candidates for the sleeve, and doesn't believe there will be any issues getting our insurance approval. He said he doesn't really have many denials, and my insurance is really good about approving it. We are now officially on our 6 month medically supervised weight loss journey. Surgery is anticipated in January. Woo whoo!! So excited to be on this journey!! Sent from my Z981 using BariatricPal mobile app

Hello...I was wondering if anyone ever took a cruise shortly after surgery and if so, how did u deal with not being able to eat much or drink alcohol? I am having surgery in 3 weeks then in November I'm going on a ten day cruise. I didn't know I was having surgery when I booked it and I got the unlimited drink package and the upgraded restaurant package lol... Now here I am like an idiot, I won't be able to enjoy any of it will I? It was first cruise too!!! Anyone ever had this issue? Will everyone around me eating and drinking drive me crazy? Will I be able to have one glass of wine per day or no? Thanks!

First day pre-op...I get 3 shakes...1 bar..and 4oz lean meat with either 1 cup non starch veggies or 2 cups if raw...any tips appreciated..hope I'm satisfied..then two days before surgery clear liquids only...getting excited Sent from my LG-LS997 using BariatricPal mobile app

I am preparing for surgery in Mexico anyone Early June?

hey, what are the best vitamins to take after you have the surgery and also what are good brands for protein shakes that have less sugar?

At the last minute they told me I have to drink one Clearfast in the night before surgery and one two hours before surgery. Does anyone else know about this and what does it do, and does it taste bad? Also its another $20.00. Sent from my N9519 using BariatricPal mobile app

So I came up with an outrageous reading on my H.pylori so my surgery is delayed by 6 weeks (actually, it will be 3 weeks by next Thursday). I had to go through a round of antibiotics and then wait a month to retest. If I retest for a normal level then I will be scheduled out one month for surgery. Right now I am practicing getting my water in, chewing my food to pudding consistency, buying all my pre-op and post-op needs (coughing pillow, shower chair, etc.), getting caregivers together for me and my dog. Additionally, I am also getting rid of furniture to make way for exercise equipment and just plain old exercise. I am journaling, meditating, listening to audio…

Hello everyone! Here is my WLS story...I got banded on 8/2014 SW:369, I am now almost 3 years out and weigh 335lbs. Clearly I failed my lap-band. I try not to be hard on myself but its almost impossible not to be. Post-op I had 2 pregnancies (1 of which was a demise) So needless to say my weight was up and down, at my lowest I went down to 312lbs. I recently had a baby boy 12/2016 highest prepartum weight was 345lbs, I came down to 335lbs postpartum, had a fill on 5/3/2017- initially I went down 6lbs and now I'm back up! I am not a victim here..I know my eating habits play a major role. There are days where I am your regular Jillian Michaels and others where I'm eating li…

I am looking for anyone who has had the Endoscopic Sleeve surgery that can give me details and result information. Cost information? Thank you in advance.

Hi there, I am scheduled for Monday and I cheated. I had a couple bites of pizza and a taco I have been extremely strict with myself and following my prepop diet to a tea. I don't know what came over me. I feel guilty and am worried for Monday now. I am clear liquids tomorrow. Will that be enough to undo what I ate?

So after deciding to start this journey, I saw my primary this week for the referral. I have my first appointment with surgeon scheduled in August. Have had some labs done as well. The oddest thing...I've dropped four pounds. In a week. After being stalled for two months. Go figure. So I wonder if I keep losing weight, will I get approved for surgery? My insurance says I have to be on a six month supervised weight loss before surgery can be scheduled. Even though I may keep losing weight, I know I will gain it back (and more) if I don't get sleeved, based on past history. Just curious if anyone else has had these thoughts?

I haven't been referred -- my insurance doesn't require it, but I made an appointment with surgeon. I haven't been to my doctor in a year and I really have no idea what to expect in this first appointment. His staff said that is fine and they will do all the communication with insurance company. Has anyone followed this same path? Will I have an physical exam with the surgeon or do we just talk? I have no idea what to expect. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!

Upcoming RNY

What's up everybody, long time lurker, first time poster. I have a surgery date of July 6 and I am looking for others as well. This is actually my second time going through this process, I went through the process like 2.5 years ago and stopped my surgery about a week before it was time to go through with it. I am going to do it this time, I need to. I'm prior service Army Infantry and there is a pretty big stigma about how this will be taking the easy way out from my friends who I served with which is why I'm only telling very few people. Not a lot of people I interact with have any knowledgeable information about what I'm getting ready to do so this is why I keep it to …

Well tomorrow is the day. A little scared but doing ok. What did everyone have on the day you came home from the hospital? Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi guys I am having surgery on 15th September and have been put down for a sleeve but I've changed my mind and am planning to ask for a change to bypass. Was wondering if anyone else is having surgery in September and if anyone has any opinions on sleeve vs bypass or please let me know why you chose the bypass?

I'm not getting in enough protein, so I thought I'd try protein water, any suggestions on the best tasting ones to get? Sent from my SM-G930T using BariatricPal mobile app

Anyone else have to drink this the night before and the morning of, how bad did it taste and is it necessary? Sent from my N9519 using BariatricPal mobile app

Good morning all, I have been on this app for a couple of months but this is my first introductory post. My name is Natalie and I live in the Greensboro, NC area. I started this journey the end February and time is really flying by. My insurance doesn't require supervised weightloss which I think is really good. I've learned so much from this app, and the following books, Weight loss Surgery for Dummies & Ultimate Gastric Sleeve Success. I'm excited, nervous and anxious all at the same time. I'm looking forward to interacting and meeting others on this site. Sent from my SM-G935V using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm scheduled on the 22nd to take it. I was wondering what would it ask and how long does it take?

Ok, so I'm just getting started on the WLS journey. I haven't even seen my surgeon yet. I am fairly certain that my insurance will cover the sleeve surgery once I jump thru the hoops, but I was wondering if anyone can give me more details. I have Anthem Healthkeepers ( same as anthem BCBS I assume). And I have a BMI of 44.4, but no comorbidities at all. As far as the 6month supervised weight loss thing, how does that typically work? Am I just writing everything I eat and drink down and workouts? Do I check in with the Dr monthly? Just trying to get a handle on this whole thing. Thanks y'all!!

Is anyone working with/ has had surgery by Dr. Ponce? I am going to TJ for surgery 7/12. I would love to hear about others' experiences.

Just wondering how long on average is the hospital stay after surgery? (I understand everyone is different, just wondering) Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app