PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

Hi everyone! So I have all my pre op requirements done-6 months with a nutritionist, sleep study, psych evaluation..but I know I have to do the pre op diet class. Does anyone know when that is done in the process/before or after submitting to surgery/how long/if it costs?? I meet with my surgeon tomorrow but I'm curious now. Lol

Is there anyone being seen or had their surgery at Montgomery General in Olney MD?

My surgery is on Thursday and my hospital dropped the ball and didn't verify my insurance so I have no idea what my out of pocket is going to be for them. I'm one of the lucky ones whose plan covers 90% of the allowed amount with no deductible applied since I am using a Blue Center of Excellence. I'm just not sure what to anticipate out of pocket. I only had to pay my surgeon $124! Obviously the hospital is much more costly. Any one else have the same type of coverage? What did your out of pocket come to?

I am scheduled to have first of two major surgeries ending in a gastric sleeve (first is to reverse rny and fix hiatal hernia) on June 1st and I am traveling soon after to Las Vegas from Seattle by plane (about June 14). Has anyone traveled by plane that soon after surgery and is it wise or will it be a mistake? What is anyone's experience? Karenytrevision

OK so I'm off in a week..really nervous but excited too.. I'm travelling on my own which is OK but has anyone else been abroad ?

To all the new people joining who are preop, the struggle is real even pre surgery! Your body odor will very noticeably change - usually for the worse - once you start losing. Mine went from almost no odor post workout to "oh for heavens sakes, something died in my armpits and crotch!" Right around the 40 pound mark loss. If you are like me and have used the same cheap deodorant since middle school, plan a burial ceremony now because you'll need something much stronger. You will get unsolicited advice at the gym and people will stare. Realize most are just wanting to help and are unsure how to approach it. Smile, be thankful, and very quickly you'll have some reliable gy…

Hello!! I'm new to this forum, I've finally decided that its time for a change. I come from a family with weight issues and have been overweight my whole life. Now with certain health issues arising of my own I've decided it's time to really take my problems by the throat and fix my weight issue!! I'm super excited to be starting this journey and I went to my primary doctor and sent in a referral to a bariatric doctor.. I have tricare prime, but I was wondering after your first appointment how long did it take for you to get your surgery date? Thanks!! [emoji3]

Nervous and excited to get this journey in gear! Anybody else having surgery on Monday?

Got my surgery date for may 3rd !!!!! I'm so so happy I waited 2 months for the approval and now that I have a date it still doesn't feel real somehow but god I can't wait

Hi guys im new to forum! So my bmi is at 40.3 with no complications. I have been referred to a surgeon for gastric bypass and I have completed any requirement that my insurance may ask for. I did 6 months of a supervised diet amd got cleared by the dietician and mey with the psychiatrist and with the surgeon. Everything is clear on their end and now the only thing pending is my insurance.. the surgeon submitted the documents to them on a Tuesday of last week so it has been about 7-8 days and the surgeon told me that my file was under supervision.. i was wondering who else in California has full Medi-cal and how long it took to hear back from them. Im so anxioud and scare…

Sooo I've decided to go through with weight loss surgery and hope to join you all on the journey! I meet with my surgeon tomorrow and I have no idea what to expect. This will be my very first appointment so I believe he's going to just give me the options and go over more of the basic things. (Seminar is the in on the 15th & PCP is seeing me on the 30th) I feel like I'm doing things backwards lol. I've done research for so long so I do know that my insurance covers the surgery and will be requiring a 6 mo supervised diet He'll probably be going over that too, then after I hope to get most, if not all, appointments in between. My ultimate fear is that my insuranc…

My Surgery is this come Friday 5/12/17 I'm so nervous. Just worried about the pain

I'm looking for surgeons in NC that accept Medicaid as a primary. I was referred last week by my new PCP, that I have a LIST of pre existing conditions caused by my weight . Three of the programs I've looked into only accepted Medicaid as a secondary insurance. Recently I started a new job the pay isn't all that great and insurance takes effective, once I'm employed 90 days. The premiums alone are over half of my pay check. So now I have to look for a program that accepts my primary insurance (Medicaid) , to start the process all INFO is greatly appreciated. I am willing to travel as well as long as its in the state of NC. Medicaid does cover bariatrics in NC my PCP is wi…

Extremely excited and nervous as hell! Anyone else have the same surgery date as myself or around that date? Let's connect? I'm in the Hampton Roads area in Virginia

On pre-op diet [emoji4] Coasting through it [emoji18]

I've been talking to friends and acquaintances who have told me crazy stories about what they have heard about getting the Sleeve done. When they hear that I had the surgery there fascinated and are stunned because I appear normal and healthy. Why? Because I am!!! Stop believing the negative hype!!! More and more people are getting it done. Remember the successes move on with their lives, because it's better for them. The negative stories are few and only appear on sites like this to scare you. If you are Sick of Being Sick and Tired!!! Take A Leap Of Faith!!!! It's worth the sacrifice of a two month liquids and soft foods. Do It!!!!!!

Do you all use a bariatric vitamin, or regular vitamin, and just double up? Sent from my LGLS775 using BariatricPal mobile app

Hey all, I'm currently awaiting insurance approval. My BMI at time of submission to insurance was 42 or 43. I'm easing into my preop diet now, but I'm worried that by time of surgery my BMI may go under 40. My question is, if insurance approves surgery and you go below 40 BMI prior to surgery, will there be any issues with insurance paying for the surgery? Thanks!

Hi everyone I am 23 years old I am a wife and I have an almost 3 year old daughter and I am going through the WLS journey. I meet with my nutritionist tomorrow and that will complete my 6 month weight loss class required from my INS, after that I have a nutrionist group class and a psychological appointment and possibly that will be it until i meet with my surgeon. I am trying to get feed back on anyone that was as young as me that got the surgery or is on the same boat as me. I guess I can say I'm a bit scared and open to any advice. FYI this is my first time to this group as well so I am kinda new to this but very much excited!

So tomorrow is my surgery day!!! I am kind of nervous and I can't believe it's tomorrow morning! I know this is the best thing for me and am excited to start this journey. Just anxious is all... [emoji28]

(Posted in the wrong surgery preop group I'm having the sleeve) Less than 2 weeks from surgery and my official preop diet started Wednesday however I started a week and a half earlier to adjust because I knew I would need time. I did great during the time that I was doing it that I wasn't required to but now that I'm actually required to be on it I'm struggling with wanting food from already being on it so long. I do a shake every 3 hours for a total of 5 shakes a day. I get in a lot of water but don't do any broth because the sodium in the broth makes me feel nauseous and shaky. I'm wondering what others do/did as far as the timing between shakes. I'm thinking of switch…

Holy moly! I've been approved! I called my insurance company to verify that the surgeons office sent the paperwork in. And they came back and said that it was received and approved!!!! [emoji1319][emoji1319][emoji1319][emoji1319][emoji1319][emoji4][emoji4][emoji4][emoji4][emoji4][emoji322][emoji322][emoji324][emoji324][emoji323][emoji323]

Hey all. My BMI is 37 and I weigh about 213. According to my insurance, my sleeve surgery won't be covered because I don't have any comorbidies. I am paying out of pocket for the surgery. I need your support. How was your experience with weight lose at this weight?

My surgery day is Thursday (!!), and I have to do a two-day clear liquid diet. Today is Day 1. I am drinking my Isopure. I had some tea and am planning on broth later today ... Any other ideas or favorites?

Hi, I'm getting VSG on June 9th and would love to know if anyone else is on the same day as mine or close to mine? If so, let's keep in touch! You can find me on instagram if you use it robs_vsg_journey. If not, message me and I'll give you my email! Good luck to everyone and I hope to find some sleeve twins!! -Rob

So today I went to go see my surgeon and she said she's going to send off my paper at 5months, because I got done with egd,ekg,chest x ray aka everything on my checklists, and now it's the waiting game [emoji36] [emoji29] [emoji21] [emoji20] [emoji19] [emoji28] [emoji16] [emoji15] [emoji15] Sent from my VS990 using BariatricPal mobile app

My paperwork was submitted to Cigna a couple of days ago. I was informed by surgeon's office since it's a elective surgery it had to go through Cigna's " voluntary predertermination department," and it would take up to 30 days to review! Anyone out there with Cigna experience this? Does it really take 30 days????

I'm trying to find a facility/surgeon in Montgomery County, PA that does this. Anyone have a recommendation?

Anybody else out there going bout this same time? Going solo and thought a buddy might be nice even if we just msg and share. Kim

i have my surgery date on the 18th (i'm getting the sleeve) and i have my blood test in about 10 days, and my surgeon wont operate on me if i still smoke. he's doing a blood test and is gonna check my tobacco/nicotine levels and if i haven't quit smoking he wont operate on me. i haven't smoked in 24 hours and its been really hard but i'm pushing through it. i'm just worried i wont pass and if i don't pass idk what else to do this is truly my last resort. has anyone had a similar experience and if so do you think i will pass/ did you pass? any tips on cleaning out your blood before the test? any advice and stories would be highly appreciated

Ugh I had a really bad morning eating this morning. I only have two weeks left until everything gets submitted to insurance for approval. This morning I started out fine with a protein shake then ended up gorging on corn puffs and chocolates. I'm going to pick myself up and eat better tonight but I feel disappointed in myself.

My paperwork was submitted yesterday to my insurance and I am anxiously awaiting approval. I have a tentative surgery date of May 9th! Excited & nervous!!!

Hi all, Just introducing myself. Just received my surgery appointment today, which is May 17th. Now that bagel and scrambled eggs I had this morning has become my last pre-op meal without realizing it! Starting the pre-op diet today. I was initially going for a bypass, but with an ulcer discovered during the endoscopy, the doctor recommended a sleeve. This website has been very helpful, inspiring and motivating and looking forward to being part of the forums community. All the best, Ben

Im 250lbs tried exercizze diets medically diets and nothing i decided to get surgery i decided gastric sleeve anyone can give me some advice about the pre op surgery and how long is the hospital stay

Hi everyone. I am a new member of this forum, however I am not new to constantly visiting and reading about people's experiences. I am from Boston and I just got my date to be sleeved June 9th at Beth Israel Deaconess medical Center. My BMi is 39 and I found out while going through this process that I have sleep apnea which made me eligible through insurance. I am also going to be part of a study with brown university in Rhode Island that will match me with a fit bit, one of their smart phones and a device that counts swallows to see if this helps patients stay on track. I am excited but I am very nervous as I live alone and am hesitant to bother people to help me. Anyone…

Thank you everyone for the support on the steps! Sucked it up and pulled through it and all the hard work paid off. Yesterday I was approved for surgery and have to meet with my surgeon. They want to do surgery by the end of this month or in June. I'm excited and scared at the same time. They are talking about doing the sleeve if I don't agree it'll be RNY. I know everyone's outcome is different. I just want a procedure where I'll be successful in. I would love to lose about 90lbs, it's just will this procedure be effective for me. I know RNY is really invasive, and a lot of people is recommending it. Right now I'm 210 and I'm 4'7....so I'm still a bit indecisive lol. Any…

Hi everyone I'm newly dating someone and soon I will be my VSG surgery. My question is do I tell this guy I'm dating or not

I have 2 more classes and I just scheduled my surgeon appointment with Dr. Naik of Bakersfield I am super excited and cannot wait till May 16 I am hoping to have surgery at the end of May I will keep everyone posted I have been cleared for surgery approval for the insurance has been completed and now this appointment.

My insurance company told me today that Im approved! Now I just have to wait for them to schedule surgery! How long did that take from when you were approved?!? Sooooo excited! Sent from my SM-N920R6 using BariatricPal mobile app

I thought I would throw this out there I recently started a YouTube channel to document my VSG Journey if anyone is interested I i have some videos up before my VSG also I started a new Instagram my YouTube channel is Tammy's VSG Journey Clark go check it out and would love Subscribers and Instagram vsg_getting_sleeved Instagram is a great way to get tips and all kinds of good info.

Does anyone have a long list of to dos before surgery? I do. I'm interested in hearing about everyone's. So far I have a small list. I want to get an idea of everyone else's to see if I'm forgetting stuff. I mean I want to hear everything. For me I have: Deep clean bathroom Vacuum Clean out kitchen non bariatric foods Do all dishes Get car professionally cleaned for trip Get oil changed Clean litter boxes Clean pet bowls Sweep/mop Walk through with pet sitter Put fresh sheets on bed Take out trash This is a small list and I feel there is more. Let's help everyone out so that we're all prepared when it comes time!!

Hello, all. I am new here. I am pre-op. I am excited but also really nervous. Mostly about controlling cravings. I have strong cravings for sweets/carbs every day. I am trying to change my diet pre-op so that I can create better habits but I am finding it really hard and I give in to the temptations. My biggest fear with the surgery is that afterward, my cravings will return and I won't be able to control them. I have like almost zero will power, too, which doesn't help. Can anyone tell me what cravings are like after the surgery? Do they go away? Do they come back with a vengeance?

Hi all! I'm at the beginning of the process. Got all my appointments scheduled. Saw my nutritionist on 3/20/2017. See my shrink on 3/27/2017. Got an ab ultrasound on 3/30/2017. So far so good with keeping a food journal. Working on my exercise that seems to be the hardest thing. It will take 6 months for me to get thru the pre-op requirements. Chose gastric bypass. Just want want support, encouragement and any helpful info. Thanks!

i started my journey in February. I just had my 3rd appointment with my nutritionist. I have competed every requirement except for the pap test, which is scheduled for July. I am in a situation where my husband has incredible insurance. Besides the $150 report writing fee the psychologist required for the psych evaluation, i have no cost for my surgery. (as long as it is done in network) Problem is he was laid off in January. His insurance continues for 8 months, which gets me to September. I am so stressed bc of all od this. I recently lost my job in April. (doesnt help the stress levels). The hubby's insutance could get extended if he is called back to work o…

Just wondering is there anyone on here that lives in Nashville, TN and had weight loss surgery here ? And if so how did it go ? Sent from my iPod touch using the BariatricPal App

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over coming some pre op situations cant wait

Guys, Im about three weeks away from surgery. May 2nd is the big day and I'm starting to have a lot of anxiety. Starting to think maybe I shouldn't do this. This had been something that I have wanted for a long time. Im starting to read about complications which I already knew but now its really starting to hit me. Most patients have a high possibility of major complication in the first 30 days after surgery (thats what I read on one website). Im scared and thinking maybe I should just back out. However, im 28 years old. 5'4 260 and I have BMI of 44.5. So Im wondering if I do not do this will I ever lose weight? Will I always regret it? Will I wonder how my life would of…

Got my approval today! Surgery is scheduled for May 30th! Got the call when I was at work & cried like a baby haha. Here's to a new beginning [emoji173]

Well, my Wife and Best Half is having her Sleeve Surgery on May 11th. Any advice on how I can be supportive? She's having a tough time with the Pre Op Diet and feeling awful from low blood glucose levels as she was recently diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. Thanks