PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

Hi all I've got an appointment with a surgeon on 23rd June for a consultation for sleeve surgery. I am wondering could anyone offer advice or suggestions as to how best to alter my previous negative eating habits? Does hypnosis help or CBT or a counsellor? How best to proceed? Thanks in advance for all your help!! Kindest regards, Catherine Sent from my Nexus 6P using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi. I am going in for my sleeve surgery on Wednesday, my emotions have gone everywhere from excitement, to fear, to wanting to cancel to knowing this is my last chance at a normal life. I am mostly afraid of complications, but lately my mind has been on the future. I am on my pre-op diet this week (strictly meat and veggies) I don't eat much of either, I am wondering how I'm going to do if that is all I can have. I think adding yogurt, cheese and other dairy products in will be a big help. Did anyone else eat very little meats n veggies before surgery? I am ready to make changes, and I'm hoping that with some practice, I can learn to eat the foods I need to. I have lost 1…

I just heard a little while ago that my surgery has been approved through my insurance. YAY!!!!! My office had just sent in my packet and received an approval answer in less than an hour! Now just to wait for the scheduler to get a hold of me to schedule the surgery date. They said they may contact me today. OMG OMG OMG OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Everybody! My name is Kati and I am in Eureka, Ca. I am pre-op gastric bypass, and will be having my surgery done at UCSF with Dr. Carter (has anyone else had him???) My pre-op appt is June 7, and I have a tentative surgery date of June 26, which will be finalized at the pre-op appointment. I have yet to have my info sent to insurance, but the medical assistant at the surgeon's office has reviewed my file and has determined that I have met all of the insurance requirements, fingers crossed! I have to travel 5 hours for my surgery, and then home after, and am a bit nervous about that. Has anyone else had experience with this? I have been overweight since …

Good afternoon! My name is Erica and I am super new as in I just broke it to my doctor that this my plan going forward. I have read at least three book and I plan to dive into some research journals later today but i am really motivated in such a positive way. I hope this is in the right place, I didn't see any sign indicating NEWBIES OVER HERE but that doesn't mean I didn't miss it. SO if that is the case let me know and I will my post. So my name is Erica and I am drowning in myself, I am 150+ pounds overweight I suffer form HTN, Sleep apnea, my knees are falling apart, I am pre-diabetic and I suffer from anxiety and depression all rooted in my limited mob…

I have no family around or any who would want to travel to help me. Most of the people I know are married and/or have full lives so it is difficult to find someone. I asked my neighbor and offered her money. She told me to give her a surgery date and she would see if she could get the time off. However, if she can't then, I will be forced to start the search all over. I already know from last year that my insurance company will not cover a visiting nurse. Any suggestions?

just got my surgery date for July 31. super excited Sent from my SM-J700T using BariatricPal mobile app

Well this just got real!! I just talked with the insurance company and they said I was approved for Gastric Bypass on June 21st! I am super excited but equally nervous now also! A lil bit scared of the pre op liver shrinking diet also, I know it's gonna be tough but I can do it!!

Insurance approved my surgery! I am thrilled. I have to get clearance from my cardiologist and pulmonologist before surgery will be scheduled. They both support the surgery so I am not concerned with clearance as long as my chest x-ray looks good. Pulmonologist can't see me until July 3rd so waiting, waiting, waiting and calling to check on cancellations. THEN, they schedule surgery, pre-op visit and education class. Nurse said about 2 and a half to 3 weeks after clearance until surgery.

So I have decided to have sleeve surgery after being overweight for nearly all my life. What finally helped me quit waffling on the idea of surgery has been the combination of our grandson bringing so much love to our lives, wanting to be actively engaged in life again without physical pain, and seeing my amazing husband's success so far with sleeve surgery. I managed to lose 35 pounds as he worked toward his surgery date in April, supporting healthier choices and making changes in our lifestyle. I haven't lost one single pound since. Even doing the shakes twice a day along with him didn't help. He has been encouraging me along the way and wanted us to have surgery …

Hello All! What were some of your favorite foods on each phase after surgery? I'm having surgery 6/19 and have ideas from my dietitian and the booklet the WL clinic gave me, but would like to hear from you guys too! I feel that this could be helpful to all pre-opers out there. Full liquid phase, purée phase, soft food phase and regular diet ideas please!

I wonder how long after the sleeve can you start working out. And what king of things can you Do? Al Sent from my SM-G930V using BariatricPal mobile app

Hello I have NO idea what brands or kind of Protein to buy please help!!! Lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Having gastric bypass this Monday the 12th. I had a vertical sleeve 5 1/2 years ago. Mainly becuase 2/3 of my stomach was up through my diaphragm , between my lungs geaded for my heart. He had to do a sleeve in order to get my stomach back in its place without destoying my diaphragm. The doctor could not put the mesh on to prevent another hiatial hernia because of all the stitches in my diaphragm, so I now have a small one again, and my acid is completely out of control, and also have a small trace of Barretts Esophagus. My only option to stop this horrid constant acid is gastric bypass. I have everything ready for my post op. Had a successful recovery from my sleev…

Hello, My scheduled surgery is set for 6/27/2017. I've read that a lot of you have had to vomit several times or had the dry heaves right after surgery. Did this hurt you or are the pain med's enough? Thanks in advance for your replies.

I am a diabetic on a lot of insulin. I need encouragement and advise. I find lately my sugard are dropping. help Sent from my SM-J700T using BariatricPal mobile app

anyone on here from Pittsburgh, if so did any one go to West Penn hospital Sent from my SM-J700T using BariatricPal mobile app

Im excited and scared at the same time. Pre weight is 340lbs and I'm 6'2" at the age of 38. I worry about my skin bouncing back, getting to small and look sickly. Sent from my SM-G930V using BariatricPal mobile app

Hello All! I'm new to this but I'm currently in the process of getting the gastric sleeve. I have HealthNet ACHCCCS and was wondering if anybody else has the same insurance and has been approved? I'm just nervous that something could go wrong once it is set off to insurance. Thank You!

I am in the hospital all dressed up in a lovely hospital gown, hospital undies and compression stockings (so glamorous) and now waiting to be whisked away and "bypassed". Hoping everything goes well! Sent from my SM-G935F using BariatricPal mobile app

So 1 week post op, I am on full liquids yet I can have cream of wheat.... How is cream of what allowed but not applesauce or other baby food type things? Kinda wondering why the liquid and pureed phases aren't combined . Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app

Need some ideas for soups, tomato is my saving grace right now but I need some variety! Also I'll be starting puree/soft on Tuesday (yay) what are/were your favorites for this stage? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app

It's my first time here and I decided to join because the warmth and candour of your discussions is genuinely inspirational. I'm a little bit overwhelmed by the prospect of going under the knife in six weeks. I can't wait but nevertheless the prospect has stirred up all sorts of emotions - from fear to odd things like the anxiety about telling my five (he would correct me and say 'five and a half') year old son that his Dad is going into hospital. Everything seems scarily abstract and I'm imagining a lot about what could go wrong. I see the dietitian in nine days, so I suppose that will help me feel that this is more real - tangible is good for my sense of control…

Did anyone use thc preop, if so gow long before your procedure did you quit. Sent from my SM-G925P using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi there folks! I am so very glad to have found this forum. Please forgive my naivety, or if I'm going about posting here in the wrong way, I'm just very glad to have found such a great resource. I've just started this journey (requesting a referral from my PCP & having a phone interview), but I'm a bit unsure which procedure is best for me. Any insights, between DS & Roux en Y? Also, any recommendations for reference books? What have most people found helpful? Thank you so much!

Hello Everyone, Has anyone went from LapBand to Bypass? If so, why? What happened? Would you do it again? I had the Lapband in 2012; weight was 263, dropped to 220. Now, at 270. Thank you for sharing!

I meet with my surgeon for my last appointment on The 13th. I'm so anxy. What should I expect?

(About me: I am on my pre op diet, I havn't received my pre op shakes and vitamins in the mail yet. Soon I will be on a strict protein shake/green vegetable diet for 2 weeks, followed by 2 days of liquids only before surgery day.) My question is: If you are on a pre op diet, what item do you miss the most? What tricks and inspiration do you use to keep from cracking? If you had asked me anytime in the last 3 years, I would have told you steak was my favorite food.. However in this case, I would do almost anything to be able to drink a glass of chocolate milk. Creamy, chocolaty, sugary milk. I imagine once I start drinking chocolate protein shakes, I will despis…

Hi how long did it take you to wake up after surgery and the anesthesia to wear off? Also does everyone have a tube bag after surgery?

I'm allowed to have yogurt during my preop diet. The nutritionist recommended Greek yogurt, I purchased it but can not stomach the taste! Did anyone eat regular low fat yogurt? If so what brand?

I posted this in the post surgery forum but I thought I would also post this here since people may find it helpful before their surgery! Surgery date was 5/19 so almost two weeks. Thought I would update. I have to be honest, the first 3 - 4 days sucked! Nothing specific to the RNY just surgery in general (and I am a baby). Incision pain and internal stomach pain was not good. Spent 4 days in the hospital which was fine. Lots of pain meds and the nursing staff was awesome. I came hope totally scared of the new "system", i.e. digestive system. Worried I would eat to much or to fast or too hot, too cold, etc. Slowly figured how it works. Not as sensi…

Hi everyone, I am new to this. I began my journey towards a bariatric sleeve in Jan, but stopped going to the nutritionist in March. So, I have started all over. I have already completed my cardiology clearance, got my blood work done, and my 1st nutritionist appointment done down also. Today I did my upper GI scan and it makes me so excited that I am getting closer to my surgery. I have so many questions and watch so many videos on YouTube. I only need to do my pulmonary exam and psych, then 5 more appointments for nutrition which are scheduled 3 weeks apart. I have state insurance and they require 6 consecutive visits. But, my worry is that I complete my appointmen…

I'm about to drive myself crazy trying to decide,i have been researching and read ing a lot, need advice, I'm a sw eet ester so I think the bypass will be my best option,but I'm also concerned about healing and all the vitamins from that?help please? Sent from my VK810 4G using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi I'm in the hospital already and having my sleeve done at 10am tomorrow morning. It's now 18:37 in Kenya. I'm so nervous.... please keep me in your prayers. [emoji120]

I am just curious if anyone was or us like me and have doubt about getting the surgery. I am one week away and having second thoughts. Whether I can do it without surgery, is this the right thing. Sent from my SM-G928T using BariatricPal mobile app

Guys, I am concerned about loose skin. Anyone had a slight issue with it and it ended up not so bad? Others, what are some things/exercises to help?

Hi all. After a lot of thought and deliberation and discussion, my hubby and I have decided to go on this journey together. We're in the earliest possible stages-our first appointment with our surgeon is on the 19th. His cousin used the same surgeon in December and has had wonderful success, and has been an inspiration. My husband and I have decided to keep our decision private and have only told a select few. My question-can anyone tell me about their approval process with State of Florida Avmed? I'd love to hear about others' experiences with Avmed. I'm looking forward to going through this process with as much support and information as possible. Thank you!

So I already have an apron and the surgeon said it will get worse after surgery. Does anyone know if I can do toning exercises to get rid of that our is a tummy tuck inevitable? I'm just hoping to not have to spend the money.

Just trying to see if anyone is from NJ. I am in South Jersey with Virtua medical group. Just trying to see if anyone having or had the procedure has had Amerigroup as their insurance.

Please be honest and no negative comments. DID anyone cheat during their pre op liquid diet ?

Hey everyone! I don't post here very often but I am posting now just as a warning regarding a personal experience I had trying to book a surgery in Mexico with Dr. Sergio Quinones. Since money does not grow on trees for most of us and for those of us who are self pay, we need to try and save money when and where we can. I did not deal with or talk to the Dr. directly. I was only able to talk to his coordinator Henry Cortes. In the beginning, I expressed my interest in getting surgery with the doctor and I was not even asked for the questionnaire. I had talked to several other doctors and they all requested the questionnaire to see if you qualify based on existing co…

Looking for a sleeve Buddy. I will have my surgery this Wednesday June 7th. Nervous and excited!!!

Has anyone had any experience with highmark BCBS? How long did it take you to get approved?

I had my appt with the cardiologist yesterday to get my clearance for surgery. He did a cardiogram and asked a few questions. The cardiogram came back as: "looks pretty good" one question he asked me is if I get short of breath going up steps. I said no, he said never? I said, well, if I go up 4 flights I do. NOW, I have to have a stress-echo test. I am so afraid I am not going to get approved now. I wish all of this pre-op stuff was over!!!! Sent from my SM-G930T using BariatricPal mobile app

So today I weighed in, I knew I've had a horrible month! Not to make excuses for myself, but I've graduated college and I'm moving on Friday so my life has been INSANE! But needless to say I gained 1.5 lbs from last month to now. It could have been worse but it still eye opening that no matter how hard I sweat and work out... of your food intake is bad, your weight will reflect it. So now I'm reflecting on what I need to do this month to drop extra pounds. Uggghhh Just a little venting session

Anyone quit smoking and start vaping PRE OP? I quit 2 weeks ago and started vaping 0mg surgery date is not set yet

I had my surgeon consult two weeks ago. I assumed after that appointment, the coordinator would speak to me regarding the appointment requirements I needed. That didn't happen. I did all of my lab work this past friday (had to wait two weeks to get the heart burn meds out of my system) and have a psych consult scheduled for tomorrow. Shouldn't I have a nutritionist appointment lined up? I'm so confused by the requirements and the timeline. I spoke with my insurance regarding the 6 month physician supervised diet (Anthem BCBS) and asked if my OB prescribing my Phentermine in December counted towards that. She said yes. But where do I go with that information? Doe…

So I'm going to get my surgery today feeling kinda nervous. [emoji17] Sent from my VS990 using BariatricPal mobile app

Having a hard time tonight. Struggled to get my water in. Made it to about 50 ounces. Was able to have dinner. Took my meds an hour later and my stomach is not handling it well. Feel full, a little burn, spasms in my tummy. Not happy right now. I wanna go to bed but need my sleeping pill. I know I know stop the pity party. I chose this...just trying to make it through the night.

My VSG is 26 days away and I have worked hard to kick my smoking habit....but like an idiot, I allowed my emotions to get the best of me and I smoked a few cigarettes....ugh. Have I ruined my chances for VSG? I would feel like a complete idiot if I have. Is their any thing I can do (obviously not smoke) to flush the nicotine out of my system? I have waited so long for this....