PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

If anyone is looking for a pal or an active support group we have a super friendly bunch on Kik. The public group is #wlspals. If you are interested in joining and aren't sure how to add yourself reply and let me know! We're always looking for people. No matter what stage of the journey you're in we welcome you!!!!

I will likely be having my surgery in June (July at the latest). I still haven't told my main boss yet for fear of retaliation. You see, with me having been taking so much time off for all of my appts and the fact that our bookkeeper is retiring July 1 and I'm on the hiring committee for her replacement, I'm afraid he'll get mad. I don't know how to approach the subject with him. He's not the friendliest of people with me. Not that he's mean, just that I'm not one of his "pals" so to speak. How would you approach this? What would you say?

Having sleeve on Friday in UCLH in london on the NHS. Very nervous. I'm scared that they told me to lose a certain amount on weight and I've only lost half of it. Also nervous about the liver. I heard they can open and close people if they don't have a good liver.

Made me shed some happy tear's Coming from a woman that suffers from infertility. I cried because just a year ago.. I seriously thought this was it for me, but I just couldn't accept the fact of not being able to have children. 3 years ago I was on this weight loss surgery journey, but I was denied fast forward to now I'm apporved and will be having this life changing tool on June 16. I'm excited and hopeful that this will help me achieve all goals and dreams that this weight has held me back from for years. I want to go back to school, be more active, more social and all around better person, with these hormones I'm like a raging bull all the time I hate it and my fiance…

Scheduled this morning! Pre op testing and a class at the hospital will be on the 26th of May.

I'm one week post -op. I was wondering what else I can eat beside liquids

Just arrived at the hospital. CW-353. Getting the sleeve today. So at peace with God about this entire journey. I just took one step at a time He did all the rest. Can't wait to see what He has for me after this!! #feelingblessed Sent from my SM-N910T using BariatricPal mobile app

I will be having a VSG this morning. 30# down from my HW of 303. Day of surgery weight is 273. Ready to loose another 100.

Hi. Starting day 3 liquid diet. I am allowed 4 weightwatcher Soups, 4 mullerlight yogurts, pint of milk, tea, coffee, sugar free squash and Water. So far so good. Am keeping busy when cravings set in. Yesterday helped my daughter totally blitz wardrobe. She was happy as was lot of blitzing and now looks so neat. I was happy as kept me out of kitchen. I know by time of surgery 3rd Feb my home will be spotless lol. Good luck everyone xx Sent from my SM-G903F using the BariatricPal App

Looking for anyone else being sleeved in January 2017. I will be sleeved on January 6th. Anyone else?

Hi All, We have a June support page happening via facebook. If anyone is interested in joining shoot me a PM! Thanks!

Is it realistic to think I could get a September date if I have everything completed for insurance and have my first appointment beginning of June with the Dr? I completed my 6 month nutritionist sessions already. [emoji4] Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

Got my weight down. Hopefully my liver has shrunk enough and in less than 24 hours, my VSG surgery will be near complete.. Love y'all [emoji171] Stay Strong [emoji1434] Ima VSGee #SW: 319.6 #CW: 295.6 #VSG Date: 5/16/2017

Im still pre-op, surgery scheduled for Aug 2. Im going on a cruise in June. I would appreciate any suggestions from those who have experienced this. Im not eating any bread, drinking any alcohol or soda. Advice please?

Just got the call that insurance approved surgery. Now I just have to wait for call for surgery date. Just wondering how long it took them to call you and how far out they scheduled?? Just trying to get an idea for work Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have to be at the hospital by 12:30 today for surgery. I'm excited but not yet nervous. I have read everything I can about what I will feel like post op and feel ready for this next step in my journey! I pray everything goes well!

So, I did quite a bit of work today to help make the process go a little faster once I finish my last medical weight loss class: both my psychological clearance and my final appointment with my GP have been scheduled on the same day. So, I clarified with the bariatric coordinator from Northern Colorado Surgical Associates that once she phones me the following Tuesday, I can get my consultation that week or possibly the following week, which will allow me to have surgery 4-6 weeks after that point. So, based on these timelines, the earliest possible date for my surgery is the 16th of August and the latest possible date for my surgery is the 8th of September. So now, I…

Hi had the sleeve April 28. Day 3 never had nausea. But definity pain. While the pain is subsiding I can't sleep. Has anyone taken ambien this early on

CLOTHING! I have always been heavy but most of my weight gain is more recent. I really look forward to fitting into some of my old clothes. I have donated a lot of smaller things but there are quite a few pieces I kept. I also had to buy some bigger clothing throughout the year to hold me over. I can't wait to donate it all! And although it's always a struggle in the clothing stores, I can not wait for the day I no longer need to find the "plus size" section (or should I say the few racks shoved in the corner with no signage).

I'm on day two and it is much better than yesterday. I was very disoriented and in pain when I woke up. What a difference a day makes! I'm onto sips of water and clear fluids.

Just got the call today that my insurance was approved and my surgery date is May 9th. Since my body is not so big the doctor said the tools would fit in my body easily therefore I didnt have to follow a long liquid diet. Im so excited. Is anybody else scheduled for May 9th.? Sent from my SM-N900V using BariatricPal mobile app

My surgery is scheduled for 8:30am tomorrow! I'm excited but equally nervous [emoji30] Wish me luck! [emoji16]

Hi! Newbie here. I have my first appointment with the doctor coming up. I am wondering what to expect? Also, my insurance required 6 months of a doctors supervised diet. If I do really well on that are they going to deny me and say I am able to lose weight on my own without surgery? Thanks for your help!

Anybody from San Diego on here if so who was your surgeon ?

If I choose not to tell anyone at work is there any way they can find out from my health insurance (that they pay for ) what I had done ? My plan is just to take a leave of absence .

My surgeon sent in my packet for authorization on Friday evening and called me today (Monday) at 3 PM to tell me that they have received the insurance approval. I'm spinning a bit because I was expecting a full two weeks for the insurance to approve my surgery after all the hoop jumping. Even though my surgeons office said it normally takes five days for her to get a decision because she contacts them regularly. I certainly wasn't expecting an approval within 24 business hours! Wow All of this to just encourage everyone that it is possible to have things go smoothly and much more quickly than anticipated. For me, it was all thanks to patience, kindness, and …

So my Lap Band doctor retired a few years ago and I went to see a new Bariatric doctor to get a fill 3 days ago. The nurse practitioner looked at the Fluoroscope (sp?) and my band had slipped creating a stomach hernia. That's when I found out Lap Bands are not forever! They have an 8-10 year life and I'm at year 10. The NP briefly explained the sleeve and I decided that since the lap band has to come out, I should go ahead and get the sleeve at the same time which the doctor is willing to do. They called me the next day and have me scheduled this coming Friday! Is that normal? For the lap band we had mandatory classes to take for weeks! Part of me really wants to…

Looking for another person who is being sleeved June 13th that I can really connect with so we can support each other: snap chat, texts, messages whatever! Only my husband and parent know I am doing this, and none of them have been through this. I am hoping to get a sleeve-mate so we can empathize and encourage each other! About me: I am 31 year old female, married, no kids (one furbaby dog) and live in the Midwest. I love traveling, adventure, and animals. I have a bachelors degree and a full time corporate job working in digital e-commerce. I am a foodie (ironic?, I think not.) And I love cooking and all types of cuisine. Feel free to reply or PM me if you are a Jun…

Does anyone have problems taking multivitamins daily because of bad taste?

Hi, I have just started the journey, I have read and absorbed so much information, this place is a wealth of information! I am excited to see everyone's progress and enjoy reading the stories. I plan on discussing having the sleeve done at my next Dr appointment on the 25th of May. I have questions tho, Such as is there any conditions/comorbidities that expedite the the process? I seem to have them all. BMI 50, HBP, Diabetes, arthritis, thyroid issues, high cholesterol the whole gambit .. Will Welcare of Ky cover it? It is medicaid. What can I do starting now that will help get the process going?

Its almost here!!! Tuesday is the big day. I thought this day would nwver get here, but its finally here. I am so excited Ive lost 10 pounds so far. Sent from my LGLS775 using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi guys, I have decided to pay for a Gastric Bypass. I have PCOS and find it extremely hard to lose weight. I have read so many posts where people have hardly lost anything. I fear I will be someone that doesn't lose anything. Please give me some inspiration haha

So, I have two more medical weight loss classes and I have to choose a surgeon from the practice. I think. And I'm going to go with Dr. Quaid. Not because I have any understanding of his experience, how many surgeries he's performed or his bedside manner... it's because the picture on the practice's website of him looks nice. I know this is the most asinine way to choose a surgeon and I know that I shouldn't judge a book by its cover. However, the only way available (that I know of) to meet and get a feel for the surgeons is to head to the Light for Life post-op support groups at Poudre Valley Hospital. Which are held once a month... from 6-8pm in a ci…

So I just got a time for my surgery on May 22nd. 3:50PM!! I can't believe it's so late. I'm not very happy about that. I'm also kind of worried. There's no way I can go 16 hours without at least drinking something. I'll be completely parched. They must be crazy! Did anyone else have a late surgery and survive?

How much weight did you lose doing the 2wk pre op liquid diet?

I ate an ounce of roast beef that was soft and moist. However now my stomach kinda hurts and I get sharp stabby pains. I wonder if it's gas pains or something wrong. Oh and I'm 4 weeks and 3 days post op.

Ive lost weight without surgery before. I lost 60 pounds in a few years once. The problem was, after months of diet and exercise, I would hit a mental rough patch and get so down on myself, I'd binge. Then it would make me feel like a failure and I'd give up and gain weight back. Normal battle. I want the surgery because I want the life change and I do not want to be able to binge as much. I want the restriction and consequences if I ever start to fall. Today I was neither depressed nor tired of the diet. For some reason, I just wanted to eat and enjoy a movie with my family on Mother's Day. I am on the 2 week preop diet even though my surgeon said I only need 1 we…

I started this journey over a year ago. I had to quit and take a break last April due to panic attacks and extreme anxiety. Now I'm back and better mentally prepared. Mindfulness and meditation are not just words. Monday morning at 7:30am my true journey begins. Please send me your well wishes and positive thoughts as I will send all you soon-to-be sleevers mine. I have 3 little boys who need their mom to be happier and healthier, so here we go! Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there. [emoji173]

My journey has been quicker than most. I made the decision to have sleeve surgery about a month ago. Then I found out that my insurance clearly excludes bariatric surgery. I was devistated, but it turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Because I am self pay, I can have surgery sooner! As a teacher, the summers are really the only time I can have major surgery. Is anyone scheduled for June?? Sent from my SM-G900T3 using BariatricPal mobile app

Judgement Free Zone!! Drop your names below !! Sent from my LGMS330 using BariatricPal mobile app

I've been meeting with my doctor since January. I'm scheduled to have my surgery on June 26th, and I've gained eight pounds. I haven't been weighing myself and actively trying to lose weight since I decided to have the surgery. My doctor says that I should try to lose those eight pounds before the surgery because it will mean I will lose even more weight after the surgery. I'm just getting frustrated annoyed with myself. Have you experienced this? Am I stressing over nothing?

Anyone in the Las Vegas area getting the sleeve? If so when?

anyone else having surgery on May 17th 2017 I'm feeling a little anxious and scared.. I start my 2 day liquid diet tomorrow.

After a year of meetings and doctors appointmentsay I'm three days away from surgery. Readyntour get this done. Feeling nervous since I've never had surgery or even been in the hospital before

Hey out there, im new here. Anyone else struggling with the liquid diet? I'm diabetic and have been dealing with low blood sugar from this crazy diet..

Is there anyone who will be having their surgery next year? Please share! My surgery is scheduled for February 20, 2017! Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

So today I signed my consent form and got my surgery date for May 8th. Tomorrow I start my pre op diet and I'm excited and nervous at the same time. It's a big decision but I'm ready for it. Any suggestions? I've tried the Tripact vanilla latte protein shake with almond milk and I like it. I hope I still like it after surgery. Would love to hear about everyones experience whether it be pre op or post op. Sent from my SM-G935T using BariatricPal mobile app

I see so many people talking about refried beans and smashed black beans as on of their first foods. I love both kind, but let's be honest.... I might clear a room of people after eating them right now. They truly become the "magical fruit" for me! Any chance that might change after VSG? I'm thinking the last thing I need is to eat a super gas producing food while I'm still adjusting to the changes anyway?

I am Canadian going to Mexico for the Gastric Sleeve. I'm pretty excited and also interested to hear from some others (Canadian or not) that are going to Mexico for surgery.

What's the trick to update your Ticker?? I've tried several days to figure it out. I've just spent another 30 minutes trying to learn the process. I just want to update my weight. I've searched the forums and I'm still lost. I've clicked Ticker, I've gone to my Profile and I've gone to Settings. I'm obviously missing something. Can someone please let me know how to update my weight? I really appreciate it.