PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

Tomorrow I start preparation for surgery on the June 19th. I am a little scared I can complete it. Please be thinking of me. Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm 1 week into my prep diet. 1 week to go. I have been getting the strangest aftertaste. Does not seem to be associated to a specific food or drink. Brushing my teeth does not even help. Anyone have a similar experience?

Hi! Was wondering if anyone has used or is going to use Dr Pleatman in MI.. does he take insurance? All I can find online is about self pay. Did you like him? I have BCBS of Illinois which covers vsg . If you did use him how was the process and how long? Thanks everyone!!

Hi! Was wondering if anyone has used Dr Pleatman in Bloomfield Hills MI? Is fo does he take insurance since everything I have found online is about self pay and was wondering how long the process was and did you like ? Thanks so much!!! Btw I have BCBS Illinois if that helps too

Just got back from the hospital for my pre-op testing, registration and to sign consent forms with the surgeon. Check in is tomorrow at 5:30 am and surgery scheduled for 7:30 am. This is finally really happening! I am happy they scheduled it so early in the morning so that my anxiety does not have a chance to build up. I am just ready to get it done. What a journey this has been so far! I have learned so much along the way. I'm very proud of the 36 pounds that I lost as I prepared for this surgery. I already feel the difference. I can only imagine how much better that will feel 100 pounds from now. I'm completely prepared to continue with the lifestyle and habit chan…

I see everybody on here get approved and given a surgery date. Are u able to choose ur date or do u have to take wat is given to u? I looked online last Thursday and saw I was approved. No phone call yet but I feel like if I'm given a date for June or even July I won't be ready.

Headed to the hospital in 30 minutes [emoji4]

October I sat and spoke to a woman who had gastric bypass, and I decided right then this is my next step to trying to get this weight off. By December 22 I had my surgery date set on 1-12-17. I found a great company called Belightweight who arranged all I need to have it done. Since it was out of my pocket I need affordable price With quality. I had RNY done for $8900. It was like being in a really nice hotel room. I was alone during my stay for surgery. Everything was there I needed and so friendly and nice staff to help with anything I needed. Surgery was two hours, and recovery was 45 min. Then they put me back into my room. First thing I said was can I get up! And I d…

I'm on day 8 of my liquid diet. I'm down 11 lbs. every day is a struggle. I don't even want to eat bad food, I just want to chew something. The worst part of his is I have a texture issue and can't even force myself to eat the sugar free jello or yogurt because it makes me gag. I also don't like coffee. Anyone have any tips for the next week? P.S. I'm refusing to leave my house for the Memorial Day BBQ's because that'll put me right over the edge! Thanks in advance. You guys are always so great!

I'm getting nervous! I'm from Philadelphia and my date is June 15th. My doctor put me on a 1,000 calorie a day diet for 2 weeks. I'm already 3 days in and I've lost 8 pounds. I am SO scared to cheat because to me this is a life or death situation, and I don't want to mess up.

Hey You Guys, quick question! This upcoming week is my fifth nutritionist appointment meaning I only will have one left for the 6th (July). Throughout this whole process I have lost a little weight but gained it all back, I'm at the same weight I started out with. I'm nervous and paranoid my insurance won't approve me for my sleeve. It would be great to hear some comments or advice, please : /

I looked on my insurance company's website Thursday and saw that I am approved! What comes next? Do I get a call from them or my surgeons office? Do I pick my own date? Do I get a print out of surgery costs and wats covered and paid outta pocket? I kno everyone's experience is different but I'd like to hear a few of wat happened after u got ur approval. Thanks.

My surgery is June 5 I'm excited nervous etc I'm a mother of 4 ages 17,16,13,6 i struggle with knee swelling all the time I need this surgery I'm afraid but I know I need this change I'm only 35 I want to live tired of being un healthy tired of knees hurting I have support but they don't understand

I have my psych evaluation may 30th w Kaiser . Does anyone have any pointers for me pls ? What to expect at this appointment ?

waiting for my approval. it was submitted three days ago. keep your fingers crossed Sent from my SM-J700T using BariatricPal mobile app

I just had tomato soup oh my god it was so good, finally something that I like! I was wondering do you could the soup as a liquid when tallying how many oz of liquid you're taking in? My Dr said the protein shakes count toward that so I assume this would too? Also, since soup is a liquid , we shouldn't habe to do the whole no drinking 30 min before or after right? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app

I have a list of vitamins/minerals from my NUT and I've been going thru catalog she gave me and I'm going nuts trying to find just the 'right' one. I see Fusion, Celebrate, Choice, etc and can't decide. Then I also need to take calcium citrate 3x a day. Then wondering if it's ok to go a little under or over amounts from NUT. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

So I should be completed with my 6 month requirement in July and HOPE to have surgery either in July or August. I told them first available, I ain't playing around. So here is my problem..I want to register for the Santa Hustle 5K early because because it is cheapest to do it now, and they want to know what size shirt I want...I told them i would LOVE a medium but I think that would be a bit too ambitious considering I am a 2XL now. I did tell them an XL and they told me if I need to change the size I can swap it out at packet pick up. If anyone is going to be in Galveston TX around DEC 11, its a great time.

How long does insurance typically take to approve??

Hi, my sleeve is on June 9th. Just wondering about everyone else's pre op diet. All liquid (or mostly liquid)? Are you allowed to have real food? How many calories per day? thanks and good luck everyone

Hi! I'm new to this group as of a few minutes ago: ) I'm halfway through the requirements process for my insurance for the sleeve surgery. Last month I was told that I had thyroid cancer. My thyroid was removed last week and I'll be having radiation sometime later in July to make sure they got it all. If I'm approved my surgery would be later in July. I'm so scared that my sleeve surgery will be delayed but thankful that I'll be cancer free. I was just wondering if anyone has been through anything similar. How long of a wait after radiation before I could have surgery? I don't meet with my bariatric office for two weeks so thought I'd see what feedback I could find here. …

GOT THE OFFICIAL EMAIL FROM MY DR OFFICE SURGERY IS APPROVED!!!!!!!!! IM EXCITED AND NERVOUS LIKE AN EXPECTANT MOTHER LOL. JULY 26TH IS MY REBIRTH OF MYSELF. FIGURATIVELY SPEAKING OF COURSE. SO ANY ADVICE, TIPS, SOOTHING WORDS ALL WELCOMED!

Hi everyone I already had my VSG on May 31, 2017 also had to have a hiatal hernia removed I'm still in the hospital hopefully getting out later this afternoon I had an episode yesterday where my throat was closing up and then I ended up having a panic attack so they ended up keeping over night pain is about a 5 haven't had too much gas pain but I ended up getting a migraine finally that's gone and just waiting for the doctor to release me it is very hard to drink your liquids and you're not hungry at all but I guess that will pass.

I will call my doctor in a few hours but figured I'd ask here too. I had vsg Tuesday morning, 2 nights ago they had to do a new IV and couldn't get a vein so they attacked me like a pin cushion for nothing. Anyway my arms are a little sore from that but my hands. Especially my left are tingly now, any one else experience this or have any tips to improve the blood flow there ? I walk frequently and have the compression socks on as well. My feet do get tingly too but not constantly. My a.s.s. also goes numb if I sit for long lol. I'm feeling pretty good otherwise , not on pain meds, getting 30ml every 15 to 20 mins as directed . [emoji5] Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM…

Can anyone give me the name of a Awesome Dr and Hospital in Mexico my insurance denied me.

I have been using Beachbody exercise programs for over a year. LOVE them. My question is has anyone used the shakeology AFTER surgery?

I'm looking for a sleeve buddy/ accountability partner for my journey. My surgery will be June 28. I'm 32 female...5'3. HW:236 CW:229 GW: we'll see[emoji6] Sent from my SM-G930VL using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm so excited! I've been waiting couple weeks for my insurance approval, then I found out on Wednesday my documents hadn't been submitted. My doctors office was waiting for insurance to give them a fax number. I got the fax number, and two days later...i got my call!!! June 28 is the beginning of My new journey[emoji16][emoji16] Sent from my SM-G930VL using BariatricPal mobile app

So finally got my date and it is May 11th. Are there any other May sleevers out there who want to join me in this journey? I also invite the veterans to join and guide us May sleevers through the process.

I had my surgeon appointment today after completing the 12 weeks option program through Kaiser insurance the doctor was amazed by my weight loss 55.8 pounds he did not put me on A special clear liquid diet he told me just to do what I've been doing and I'm actually having my surgery on May 31, 2017 I am super excited it is a little over a week away I have to do my bloodwork EKG and chest x-ray and I have to do my pre-admission to the hospital.

Every now and again a hint of doubt creeps up. Surgery is 5/25. ....Wondering if this is normal.

Hi I wanted to know if this is typical for people who have Aetna insurance in Florida or if it has been enhanced by my doctors office. I had my initial consultant in in January. I was told that my insurance requires that I have six monthly appointments for the nutritionist, one psych evaluation, and participate in six bariatric group sessions or see my own psychotherapist to cover the same topics. I had to follow a 1400 calorie diet, which I have not done successfully, in order to remain the same weight or lose weight from my initial weigh in. I cannot weight even one pound more or the insurance will not cover it. Finally, i have to exercise 3 times a week. I'm avera…

I guess i'm just venting/whining. I had my initial consult today. I managed to hit the target BMI (35.5) but I don't want to confess what I had to eat to make sure the scale read what it did. Their electric tanita scale measured me 4# less than my home scale, which was a little disappointing. (this was after eating a steak biscuit and drinking 40 oz of fluid). All went well, but the dr and the patient rep both told me I cant lose any weight for the next 4 months (even though the fepblue insurance book doesn't say this). How am I supposed to do a supervised diet for 4 months and maintain this weight (my highest weight EVER)? I don't mind a weekend binge to …

My surgery is scheduled for June 12th, papers submitted to insurance today! MC

I got my approval letter from Cigna in the mail Saturday! It has a surgery date of May 31st on it! I haven't spoke with my patient advocate yet, so I'm not sure that's my actual date. I'm thinking it must be the date my advocate gave them. So excited! I've been in the process since Sep 26th. I'm 5'1, 39 years young, 242 lbs. I have rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, spondylolisthesis, femoroacetabular impingement syndrome & a few other issues. I'm praying that the weight I've put on due to depression, inmobility & steroids, will give me my life back.

My surgery is on June 14th! Ahhhh!! I can't believe how quickly it has gotten here and yet at the same time the days at work keep dragging on and on. I am going to TJ on the 13th and my best friend will be accompanying me. I have done my research and have not been anxious about it in awhile but it has finally hit me. I started my 2 week pre op all liquid diet today. It sucks but I am sticking with it. I am so scared of the unknown and especially about some of the things that I have been reading. I know that I am making the right decision but at the same time, in a way I don't know what I am getting myself into because I haven't experienced it yet! Please share with me you…

Hello! I'm new here and was told by a lady in the support group that she found a great FB group of sleevers for the month she had her surgery. Does anyone know if there is a FB group for June sleevers? My surgery is June 13th! I'm so excited!

so i have my second to last NUTRITION VISIT on the 6th of this month. and my last one is july 6th. ive had a rocky road. lots of turns and road blocks. but im coming up to the final few months. ive lost 32 lbs in the two years ive been on this journey and it seems like its not enough. it hard but i wanted more to be gone before the actual surgery.

Help! What your favorite protein powder? Haven't heard great things for any of them, besides shakeolgy ($$$). Need it for tomorrow's appointment!

I'm on day 7 of full liquids- surgery is tomorrow! Not sure what time yet, they will call me between 5-7PM tonight to let me know. I'm a little nervous, but so ready for the next chapter

Not being married and with both parents gone my niece is my next of kin. I found out she will not be able to take off work the day of my surgery. Because of my health issues I have a durable power of attorney and she will only be a phone call away, but it does make me a little uneasy. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using BariatricPal mobile app

I've lost about 15 pounds from my highest weight which was 377 back in April. I'm at 362 now and my nutritionist Pre op weight was already hit but my surgeon wants me to get to 340 before I start the two week liquid diet prior to surgery. My nut has me on a modified liquid as of last week to boost the weight loss because it isn't coming off very fast. Right now I'm doing a premier protein for breakfast with 2 cuties, same for lunch and then a high protein low carb dinner, ex. 2 oz tuna, 2 cups broccoli, an oz of Swiss cheese. I saw my surgeon on 5/18 and I was at 365, I'm only down 3 pounds since then and I see him again on 6/9. Anyone have a similar experience and have a…

man, oh man. it is 3:15. the surgery scheduling department said they start making calls between 4-4:30, but could be as late as 6. i just want to know my time!!! ack! yesterday i stocked up on premade protein shakes, jellos (and already made jello protein shots), a few Crystal Light flavors, and more chicken broth (i am already VERY sick of broth!) bag is packed except for toothbrush & phone charger. i've been waiting 6 1/2 months and it was a long wait. but the last few hours seem to be the hardest of all.

I am looking for Support for March Surgeries my date is March 7th.Drop your date and congratulations to everyone Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I finished my last nutrition appointment on 5/3 and was told they would start compiling my information to send off to insurance, but it could take up to a week. And then 3-6 weeks to hear a response. I was devastated that a June surgery wasn't going to be do-able. Well, TODAY- less than a week since my last appt, I got a call that insurance was approved. My surgery is scheduled on June 19th, with my pre-op appointment with a nurse practitioner being June 2nd. Woohoo! Here is my timeline for anyone looking for a timeline. I know I was very curious early on. The countdown is officially on January 2017- online seminar January- booked first 3 appointments and insurance was…

I finally received the call for surgery, tomorrow I arrive at the hospital 5:30am. I'm excited, and nervous. It's been emotional for me. I had nearly no support from anyone, this was all me. My partner had enough on his own plate that he couldn't be concerned. My friends had left my side when I discovered my father had cancer. There was drama related stress as well. Anyone who has loved ones who have cancer, or has personally been afflicted with cancer knows what I'm talking about. Sometimes you learn who your friends are when put to the test. My mother, who I'm close to, has forgotten the surgery and I can't blame her - Plus my period started, lol. Good times! I've had g…

I have finished all my pre-op requirements and now begin the insurance approval waiting game. I hope it doesn't take too long. I am hoping for surgery date at end of June.

I read that Cigna requires a 3 month supervised diet my doctor and I have been trying to get my weight under control for 5 yrs ( will this count) I've been gaining and losing the same 30 pounds

Has anyone had surgery that have afib or icd?

Hi Everyone, I have a surgery date scheduled for June 12th. Thought I was so prepared with lots of research, reading, and even getting post surgery cookbooks for bypass surgery patients. Today is the first day I logged onto the site after reading the big book. My pre-op appointment is June 7th - nobody has told me to go on a before surgery liquid diet. Should I? Also what is a surgery buddy? I came to this site hoping for encouragement and now I just feel more confused. Please help.