PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

I am 4 days out, and so far having no complications. Im getting my fluids in, but having to sip all day. I have no pain, and havent had to take any pain medicince since leaving the hospital. Ive lost 20 pounds since starting the preop diet, and 30 at my highest. Im excited for my new life Sent from my LGLS775 using BariatricPal mobile app

So I just got a call that I got approved for surgery, but they didn't give me a date yet. she's gonn call back and tell me so I can start my liquid diet. I'm so happy all this hard work paid off. I was 18 when I started now I'm 19 years old and ready to start my life over & learn how to eat right again. This surgery is gonna help me with really bad anxiety & depression. I know this tool is gonna change my life forever and I'm ready to take on the world. To all my brothers and sisters don't give up these 6 months or a year is gonna guide to become the best person you want to be before the surgery, so hold on. You will get their sooner or later [emoji2] [emoji2] [e…

I am seeing my surgeon the end of the month. Please tell me the pros and cons between the Sleeve and Bypass. I am not sure which one to choose.

OMG!!! I am so excited and nervous for tomorrow. My pre-op diet wasn't the best/perfect but I did lose about 20-something pounds. Today is strictly liquids which I will be ok. Any suggestions for today and tomorrow?!

It won't be long and it'll be time to pack for the hospital. For those who've had their surgery would you please share what was essential? I'm an 'overpacker' by nature but don't want to take a lot of stuff I'm not going to need/use. I know it's going to be important to walk around so what would you suggest to wear? Doesn't seem that anything with a waistband would be wise. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

Hello All! Has anyone gotten their vitamins and supplements through their insurance? My nutritionist and surgeon sent in a prescription to my insurance for "Nutrition DIrect". With insurance they are $25 a month and mailed directly to my house each month. They were recommended because of their B12 nasal spray. I am very curious to see how this all works out. They will be sent the week before surgery, so everything will be good to go. Very curious to see if other RNYers have dealt with them.

I am seriously struggling on my 2 week liquid diet. I am 5 days in and I have cheated everyday but very small. I drink my protein shakes water unsweetened tea broth and jello. It by the evening I am starving and I have a serious headache. Has anyone cheated before and was still able to get the surgery done laparoscopic? I seriously need some answers

Have you all had a good healing process or did it take you longer to heal than most? I hope you all are having a wonderful day! Sent from my LGLS775 using BariatricPal mobile app

So tomorrow I go to see my bariatric doctor.. I am pretty freaking nervous. I've completed every step so far to get to the point of surgery. I've been working hard, monitoring my eating. It never fails though, every Monday, I am heavier than I was the past Friday. I had a requirement of losing 10% of my highest weight. Currently I'm at 31 of 38 pounds lost. I am really happy about the progress I've made but at the same time I'm frustrated that this keeps happening. Friday I was 1 pound away from goal and seemingly "gained" 7 pounds over the weekend (which I know isn't a true realistic gain either). I'm stressing out a lot and working out even harder, limiting my calorie i…

Hi, I've lurked on this site a lot and I do need some positivity to push me through, 3 more monthly weigh-ins until they submit to insurance! I've done all the appointments, now just have to wait out the 3 long months. Do any of you have any dieting tips? I'm a binge eater, but I've been in therapy since February 2011. I get mad urges at night as I'm a night owl. But I'm resisting. More and more I can feel myself more lighter than usual. I'd say that's a plus! I hope you all are having a wonderful day! Sent from my LGLS775 using BariatricPal mobile app

Anyone have Keystone first? How long did it take to approve you? I did all my pre testing. On Tuesday the Nurse said she was going to send my paper work in. Not sure if she did yet. Don't want to call and ask if she sent it because I know she is really busy.

Hello everyone here is my story and questions and concerns about the lap band thank you for listening and hopefully guiding me through a life altering decision. Well, first my name is Brandon I reside in Ohio.I have psychiatric issue's such as severe social anxiety, general anxiety, and OCD but not the typical OCD mine is in my head, I often obsess about the bad things that have happened in my life and it usually puts me in a severe depression this started in my early 20's. But as time went on I can deal with it much better where I can still function at a high level. But as of right now I just basically suffer from a very low self-esteem! I am a v…

I have my first appt June 5th with my surgeon and a dietician. Due to insurance I have to see a dietitian once a month for 6 months prior to surgery. I am looking for someone who is at the same stage as me and would like to exchange info for info, experience, rants or whatever since family and friends may not know or may be to judgemental. Have a good day! [emoji16][emoji16][emoji16] Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using BariatricPal mobile app

Hello everyone I just found this website! A little about me, I have been overweight since 8 years old. I have tried working out and diets for the last 20 odd years and with no luck have gained to a max of 435lbs. I am healthy other wise and pretty active. I started this weight loss journey for RNY July 2016 and got my Surgery date for August 28, 2017... but just got a call for a cancellation for June 5 or 19th ahhhh, so soon!! I am excited and nervous at the same time, I will know in 2 hours what date I will get. I had my Gal bladder removed in 2014 - so I have experienced Dumping syndrome since then if I have sugary/high fat foods. …

I went into my nutritionist office through my dr, and she doesn't recommend the sleeve for me. How did you choose? I have an appointment with the bariatric team, and see what they say. She said for long term gastric is the way to go, but it's more invasive. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I started my liquid diet May 10. I have 4 protein drinks a day broth once or twice a day and water in between . I lost mental focus the first day and cheated and had a hotdog for dinner but have maintained mental focus since then and have had nothing else. Weighed 244.4 May 11 in surgeons office, just now weighed 255.2. What gives?????

I have been researching gastric bypass since November 2016. My surgery is less than 2 months from now. I was somewhat familiar with it before then but not fully educated on it. What I am learning as time goes by is that reading posts on this site,viewing youtube videos plus the research I do on my own & taking notes is so beneficial. The more information I surround myself with and comprehending that information makes me feel more secure with my decision to have the surgery. Learning the possible outcomes whether it be a complication a rare complication and or what is normal gives me a sense of awareness that will help if I encounter anything post op and or during rec…

Just had this done today, and Dr found I have a hiatal hernia. Will this be a problem with Sleeve surgery, or will Dr just fix that at the same time?

When I started looking into wls I was 38 bmi and needed two comorbities, which I have diabetes and recently diagnosed with sleep apnea. I am now at 40bmi. My question is does the 40bmi need to be documented for more than a year or does it not matter as long as you always been over 35bmi? Sent from my SM-J700T using BariatricPal mobile app

Hey all, I'm in Alaska and just looking into WLS. I'm definitely traveling to have my surgery because My insurance requires it and The docs up here .... no thanks Anyone else? Could use some guidance, either someone going through it or already gone through it.

I know everyone is different! I did a sleeve calculator, and it says around 200 with the sleeve. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

To all the people who say "this is the easy way out." You are all full of crap! This has been hard for me. However, I would not change a thing. I am healthier. The results surpassed every diet and weight loss trick I tried over 5 years. It is a personal choice. There are risk. Make the decision for yourself. Your body your life! Cheers to your success!

Going to my primary care Dr on Thursday to discuss the sleeve, what are some of the most important questions you felt you missed asking when you began your journey?

Surgery changed from 06/02 to 06/12 looking for anyone wanting to become buddies through this journey.

Well I'm through all the pre-cert stuff. Had my Pysch eval - guess I'm not crazy and Nutritional eval. Took about a week for my insurance to approve. Over all from first call to office took about a month to get the that point. Then had my consult with the doc and surgery date is July 12th. Have a pre surgery thing on June 12th that includes upper GI - Labs and Pre surgery class. I have to do a two week liquid diet (which include cottage cheese and yogurt - seems weird) before surgery with the day before being all clear liquids plus that lovely magnesium stuff the night before too. yuck. So glad things are flowing along. Still nervous and working on new life habits. Th…

I would like to schedule my surgery for the first full week in March once my insurance is approved, any other March Sleevers in the building?

I am less than one week away from starting my liquid diet. Less than two weeks away from surgery. I have honestly been looking forward to this liquid diet because I know it will jumpstart me and help me lose a little bit of weight before surgery. I feel very prepared both mentally and with a stocked pantry. However, I hear the struggles here of others during their liquid diet, (so maybe I'm wrong and I'm going to struggle?) so I'd like to ask for tips and tricks, tell me how you got through it. Was it easy for you? Hard? What was the most difficult part for you. I know everyone's experience is different. Tell me everything [emoji4]

I know I know, this topic is beating a dead horse but it's my first post here and everything for BCBSM that I could find was almost 10 years old! I have BCBSM and have my last of my consecutive appts next week. My paperwork will then be submitted to my insurance company. What is everyones experience with the approval process for BCBS of Michigan? My surgeons office told me they only have 15 days to consider it but I'm hoping for (but not relying on) a much quicker response! Thanks everyone! It's great to be part of the group! Danielle

That's what they're here for. OK I know everybody on here has different pre-op diets different caloric intake etc. I'm struggling just like everybody else but the shakes I use have fruits and vegetables in the powder as well as nutrients. If you don't know what you can put in your shakes you should! I'm allowed around 200 cal per shake I'm also allowed 15+ grams of protein per shake which I go for the highest amount I can and that's 30 g & I'm allowed 15 g or less of carbs the powder I use does not have 15 g of carbs so I blend in fruit this is totally OK for my plan. If you're drinking a shake that has 30 g of protein & 1 g of carbs that's great but you're riski…

Hi everyone I completed my 12 week Kaiser insurance Options class on May 9th I finally have my surgeon appointment today at 4:30 I am so excited I can't believe it is finally here I am hoping he does not put me on a long liquid diet I have lost 55.8 pounds since I started this process on Feb 7th 2017 SW 291 CW 235.2 I probably need to lose about another 80 pounds so I am hoping he will only put me on a 3 day liquid diet. I will post another post after I get done and hopefully have a surgery date.

Hubs is in the AF and we are stationed at Tinker. We have tricare south which is Humana military, anyone else dealt with them? How long did it take to get the authorization once it was submitted?

Hey everyone. I had a rough night on my 3rd night of my 2 week liquid diet. Been feeling good during the day but only getting around 360 calories a day and having trouble getting in all 64 oz of water. Maybe that's why. I constantly have to get up to use the bathroom due to so much water intake. Last night around 3am I was wide awake. Went to bathroom then started to feel nervous and anxious. Then I became dizzy and hot so I went to the door to get some fresh, cool air and next thing I remember was my husband picking me up off the floor. I had fainted. I don't know if it's my nutrients, if I'm dehydrated, or something else. Maybe blood sugar. What did you eat durin…

Just got my insurance approval, and my scheduled date. June 26 is the big day. I will be doing a two week liquid diet starting on June 12. I have to say leading up to this point it didn't really feel real. Now it has hit me like a bag of cement and I am feeling extremely nervous, I guess that is normal. It feels like I am closing a Chapter in my life. As excited as I am about staring a new one, I still feel extremely nervous about the change. The next few weeks feel like a "last Hurrah", doing the things that I enjoy doing I will not be able to do again, and I have to get them done now. Eating at my favorite restaurant, having my favorite beer (I know these are s…

Ok two days before my surgery I changed from the Sleeve to the Roux en Y. Who else has done this or why did you choose the Roux en Y? My reasons are I believe it will be better accountability for me and extend my success past a year. What are some of y'alls reasons for choosing Roux en Y and maybe switching like I did?

Before I added fruit for my protein shakes I was feeling nauseous and my thoughts were cloudy I couldn't even drive. I called my Dietician who said I was going through carb withdrawal. He encouraged me to add carbs to my shakes so that I hit 15 grams. Although he did say make sure I do not go over 15 g he said to utilize the entire 15 g to avoid withdrawl. I posted how I make my protein shakes and I had people sayingthat they can't add fruit. Recheck with you Dietician I was told to add fruit well blended into a smoothie as long as I didn't go over 15 g of carbs. As long as you stay within your guidelines there's no reason you shouldn't be able to add carbs to your sha…

so i'm on my day 4 pre op...2nd day was the worst....was very irritable and moody.... day 3 it got better and day 4 i'm rocking it so far... my go to items so far are the 4 flavors of the premier protein drinks...caramel and vanilla are my favorite... i purchased from amazon the variety pack of NECTOR protein packets...fuzzy navel was delicious.... i also make chicken/ beef broth from the cubes....i like to keep it simple....if i get to complex i get over whelmed...... i do like to put my protein shakes on ice and in fancy glasses...hope this helps...this doesn't have to be to complicated

How do everyone do it in tryi g so hard to count salaries I never really eat enough and I get bad headaches when I don't and i didn't have much food to be choosing [emoji30] Sent from my SM-G930T using BariatricPal mobile app

Instead of losing weight and gain weight. Why?!

I've been through all pre op requirements, 6 months of weigh ins, psych eval, nutrition and I was denied by ins. I'm 5'2" / 234 lbs. I'm waiting to hear response to my appeal to,insurance co. I was diagnosed with severe Apne and am on CPAP THERAPY. Has anyone been denied with Sleep Apnea?

I've been drinking Simply Boost and Special K. Are these okay to drink before surgery?

How do you get through 2 weeks of shakes? I'm on day 5 and I'm suffering. I want salt. And whenever I see food my stomach growls. How did you succeed? I don't know if I can do this!

Getting the sleeve I'm hoping by the end of this year. My husband is going to jump on the health train ????! Anyone else doing this as a FitCouple? Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

My surgery is scheduled for June 29th . Im so excited and so nervous at the same time, but I'm so ready for this lifestyle change. Ive always been over weight growing up. I was the chubby girl in high school . Now being 23, a mother to a very active 2 year old, and getting married in exactly 1 year i finally made the decision to get the sleeve. Im looking for friends to have as motivation, support, and inspiration through this journey. If anyone would like to add me on Instagram I'll gladly follow back. Maybe we can chat and exchange advice. And just have someone to talk to who can relate. My username is @crystallconrad [emoji846]

Would love some pointers on what to pack for Cabo? I'll be there 5 days for my VSG.. any pointers or thing you wish you would have remembered? Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

Does anyone have instagram where they are documenting their journey with VSG? My surgery is scheduled for June 29th and I am most definitely starting an IG page to document my journey. My current personal IG page is @diamond_diva1323 so you can follow me there and I will seriously add you to my VSG IG account which is @fit_n_fine_diva. Just as this forum is motivational so are pictures and quotes and progress captured on IG. I have gotten so many great food and exercise ideas just from the people I follow on IG that have had the VSG. Look towards sharing my journey with you and hope to see your journey soon too!

I think I'm becoming too obsessed with this whole journey. Too much so that I'm giving myself anxiety attacks. I want everything to go well and be prepared I'm working so hard even before the prop diet to change my eating habits, get my blood sugar levels down, and wrap my mind around this. I'm excited that things are falling into place but I'm waiting for something to fail. I guess that's why I'm too obsessed

Hi everyone, I am new here and so happy I found these forums! Question-the only thing I am waiting for is to pass my stress test. It's scheduled for June 9th. They had tried to do a normal one on a recumbent bike but I completely lost my breath and couldn't complete it. So now I have to have one medically induced. I'm a little scared of this. Has anyone here had to do that?

Hi I am from Philadelphia I am starting this new journey and would like to know if theirs anyone out there in the beginning stages that want to be buddies. I am having my fist appointment on June 2 2017. I have started this all before but because I was missing to much work for appointments I stopped. Now that I found a Dr. Who will let me do all my test but one the same day I see light at the end. I did not tell many people besides my husband and daughter so would like to befriend someone else who is starting out. I am open to others even if already started it will be cool to also know what's ahead.

I am having surgery this day and was hoping to meet others that might be there at the same time. Thanks

I finally got approved by Highmark BCBS. It took them only one day to approve me. I started my journey in March and I completed everything on 05/08. The surgeons office just called and my surgery is on 06/02 I start my pre-op liquid diet on 05/21! Words can't explain how happy I am. My starting weight was 262 and im 5'2. I know weigh 226 a=so my BMI is still over 40. I'm am excited for this next chapter