PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

Well, I finished up all of my evaluation requirements. I called my surgeons office and the secretary said she will put all of my requirement paperwork together and give it to the surgeon so he can medically clear me for surgery. Does anyone have any idea how long this takes? I was told to just wait for the surgeon to call me back, but had no timeframe for when! This waiting part sucks! So, what's what happens now? Any advice is welcome! Thanks!

Do I need a stomach band support type thing for after surgery?

I had my surgery on December 6th. Almost 3 months ago.. I've lost 53 pounds already. I feel amazing! It is hands down the best thing I have ever done for myself!! I feel like a new person. Anyone having second thoughts and wants to ask me any questions please don't hesitate! HW: 250 SW: 238 CW: 197 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am having my surgery on 3/2/17 and I am excited and nervous. Just want to live a healthy lifestyle.Any suggestions please share. Going to order patch Vitamins. Anyone use these and if so what is your take on them?

I was diagnosed with having binge disorder. Its so hard for me to lose the weight and stop the binges. Any advise? Im looking for a counselor who specialize in this but even that's difficult. I so badly want and need this surgery. I know it would be a tool in the weight loss process but right now I feel like I have no control help I told the therapist that is on my team we spoke about it I need an outside person to talk to. Determined1LD

Hello! I officially have a date for surgery, it will be a few weeks from now on 3/16!!! What are some things you took with you, or things that you didn't bring but wish you would have brought?

On my way to get my preop blood work done. OMG 6 DAYS and counting. I can't wait. However I'm so scared all together not so much the surgery but the recoup petrifies me not knowing what pain I'm going to be in... but I can do this. food and fear will not get the best of me. I'm going to do this. Skinny me coming soon. Yay!!!!!!

I am in the process of being worked up for surgery and to make sure I am a good candidate for the Sleeve I have had to do many tests including an endoscopy, a manometry test, a 24hr pH study, and an upper GI. The endoscopy and upper GI were normal. The manometry test showed that I have a "Jackhammer" esophagus, and the 24hr pH study came back as "abnormal". Does anyone know if this will eliminate me as a good candidate or not? Has anyone else have this problem? Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using BariatricPal

I have Kaiser Insurance and I just started last week the Options class I am on week 2 today I already had my labs done and my EKG last week and today I scheduled my appointment for my psych evaluation and my health appraisal I am going to that before my class tonight I feel good about the Psych Evaluation I have no issues really that I know off I am not scared or anything. I think it will go good.

I am scheduled for gastric sleeve on March 6th with Dr. Corvala in Tijuana. If someone had told me I would ever consider this I would not have believed them. But, I am so tired of being overweight, having high cholesterol, hip pain, etc. that I have committed. However, Dr. Corvala has not required that I do any pre-surgery diet. I can eat anything up until 10:00 p.m. the night before surgery. Has anyone else done this and, if so, did it work out okay? I am really scared. I will be 65 in March and wonder if I am too old for this.

I'm so stoked! I started my pre-op diet last Sunday and today, when I stepped on the scale to weigh myself, I was rewarded to see a 13 lbs loss. My clothes are fitting loser and I can tell I am seeing the results the surgeon wants. Happy dance!

I started batting around the idea of surgery two years ago. I was supposed to attend a meeting and a big snow storm cancelled it. Then life fell apart. My wife broke her foot, my dad got really ill and died this past June. I wasn't emotionally ready to do this. I am ready now. I've done all the testing and just have to pass the cotinine test March 23. From there I will be ready to have surgery. It probably won't take place till May due to scheduling and waiting on insurance. Now it's all I can think about. Reading so much. Eating low carb and working on quitting smoking. I feel like this is my chance at the life I've always wanted. The weird thing is is that I'm the ha…

Surgery scheduled for November 17th. Anyone know of any online support groups for those of us having surgery in November? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I have my surgery date, May 3, and I need to tell my boss that I am having surgery and will be out for 2 to 3 weeks. I'm not sure if I want to tell him that I am having bariatric surgery. What did everyone else do?

SO I didn't receive a response back from my surgeon's office for three weeks after having the psych clearance over. Finally was able to call them today and my advocate said she didn't have paperwork from my primary care, no recommendation letter and none of the last 6 years of medical records... I told her she better check again because I sent her a PDF file from the MTF's I've been to with 6 years of weight issues documented and my primary care sent in the referral. I know I won't get a letter of rec from him because he's a jerk and thinks I'm overweight because I overeat at every meal. Honestly, he's horrendous but with my insurance, I don't have time to change provider…

Why am I having to give blood 2 weeks before getting my sleeve which is march 27 did anybody else go through this ??

I am two days into my pre op diet I am based in the U.K. And the hospital have been strict with the pre op and I am allowed the below 4 x weight watchers soup per day 4 x muller light yogurts per day 1 x pint of skimmed or semi skimmed milk per day. The milk I can use in tea and coffee. The last couple of days U have had chai tea as it's a nice sweet taste - do u think that this ok? Apart from that u am committed to only eating what the hospital has said.

HI everyone, I just had my Lap Band out 2 weeks ago. I am into the healing stage. So in 3 months I'll have the bypass. Excited. Has anyone out there that has gone down this path? Would love to hear it went for you. Are you happier with the bypass. Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

Hello Everyone, I have my first appointment with the surgeon on Jan 11th and i believe all my ducks are in a row and i have met all of the qualifications for my insurance. When exactly does the insurance approve or deny? Do i need to be finished with all the testing before i get an after or will i be approved/denied pending testing results? also, does the doctors office schedule my testing appointments or do i do that at my leisure? I want to get a surgery date asap so im trying to get everything together now. Autumn

Hi Everyone, I'm new to this site and I really don't know where to start/post. I'm currently considering gastric sleeve self pay due to struggling for a decade to release the unwanted fat. I'm vegan and I love it (being vegan has helped me due to my dairy allergy). I've been a "yo yo dieter" for over 10 years my weight goes up and down constantly. I want to finally get a grip on things for good (weight loss tool). I do excerise and eat healthy yet for some reason that seems to not be enough for my body type. I'm concerned that I could reach my former weight and I told my self that I would never want to be or allow myself to ever get that big again (over 280…

My surgery is May 17, 2017 and I am trying various protein powders, but many have a lot of chemicals and are protein blend. any advice on finding inexpensive, high quality non-protein blend shakes. I really appreciate it. Thanks

I had a BMI of 36 with comorbitities but since I've seen the nutritionist I'm starting to lose. If I become below 35 will I get rejected for surgery, or is it what you start the process as? I lose every year and gain it back

I am in Chicago and just got my psych appointment...they said it's 2.5 hours and I have to fill out a questionnaire beforehand. Can anyone shed light on what to expect during this? 2.5 hours seem like a long time. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So I've dropped 7 of the 10 pounds I needed to have my bypass. I've worked my a$$ off now I'm sick and can't breathe. But I'm going to still fight I have until Thursday to drop this last three pounds and I'm going to try to make it thanks for all your support all update soon. My stats HW 280 CW 270 GW 170

I've done all my research, started my appointments and am mentally preparing for surgery. I made the mistake of sharing with a co worker my weight struggle and decision and there response was have you tried weight watchers, why don't you try weight watchers? Like I just havent been trying hard enough. Yes I've tried weight watchers 5 times and personal training and they just don't get it ! Sorry just joined and need to vent

Hi everyone! I notice that most of you seem to have been given pre-op meal plans or guidelines by your doctors. Mine only asked me to lose weight without specifying a meal plan, I was wondering if some of you would be willing to share your pre-op diets for me to have a look at? Thank you so much! Mohamed Sent from my SM-G928C using the BariatricPal App

I gained like 3 lbs and I go to my last nutritionist appointment this week I'm so disappointed in myself. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am 6 days away from my surgery date and was really cool till I went to my pre op visit where they gave me the post op diet. Im looking at 1 to 2 oz servings of liquid at a time and thinking, "how am I supposed to survive on that?"...The one thing that scares me about this process and I know its silly, is not being able to eat larger portions of food, I feel as if Im going to wither away after surgery...I guess thats the idea, duh.. How long does it take before you feel "normal" again and can eat regular foods just smaller portions? And how much does the first 4 to 6 weeks really suck??

I'm an ibs sufferer and almost every protein shake has caused my colon to go haywire....anyone have any suggestions???? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm sort of confused I don't know if I should get the gastric sleeve or the gastric bypass I have gallstones but they're not bothering me and I have heartburn quite often I was going for the sleeve but heard that the gallstones and heartburn will just get worse but scared to do the bypass because all the horror stories please help me I'm opting not to even do anything I really want to get rid of the diabetes I have and lose weight and be healthy for my kids without one of the surgeries I know it's not possible.

At what day did things start getting easier for you on your pre op diet? Day one was pretty good great energy didnt feel too hungry... but today day two harder GBP March 8 2017

How much did yall lose on pre-op liquid diet ( ik everyone is different just curious) i started mine yesterday and have to do 3weeks if it helps im 5'6 258

I'm 18 years old getting the sleeve surgery but I didn't get my phase 1 diet in .. so I'm starting at phase 2 .. I just got approved and suppose to get my surgery in 2-3 weeks. My question is if I didn't do phase 1 of my diet will it harm me?

I've been going back and forth with the option of surgery for along time. Now since I had my son almost 18mths ago it has motivated me to do something about my weight struggle. Today I had my nutrition consultation and next month I hopefully find out when I'm having surgery. I'm excited and nervous at the same time about this journey i am about to embark on. But i refuse not to be able to give the life and support my son needs for me . Just wanted to introduce myself and say hello to everyone. And good luck on your journey as well.

I don't know why I feel hungry . I'm on day 5. Of two week preop diet . I get two shakes. A Protein bar, and a meal consisting of four oz protein , 3 cups veggies , two fats. Not sure why I'm struggling but I'm hungry and tired. Also not sure why I'm also getting headaches at night and is never get headaches. Anyone else struggling ? .

Hello -- I'm 3 days post op --mini gastric --and am having the worst pain when I get up from a lying or sitting position -- if anyone else has gone thru this, how long does it last?

February 28 th I start my 2 week diet before my March 14th surgery I'm getting excited but also nervous all at the same time...When the dr told me I could have my surgery done right away my heart [emoji173]️ jumped into my stomach I just about freaked out...I got past that now the real thing is coming soon.

Last week I had my consultation. When the surgeon walked in he told me he was surprised I was leaning towards RNY instead of VSG. He discussed both and said he would do either one, but it was up to me to choose. He didn't want to tell me what I should do, but he also said if he had just read my chart (5'6, 260, no major health issues) he would have said VSG was good option. I'm worried I won't lose enough of my weight if I get VSG. I'm worried that VSG won't be drastic enough to help me make changes. Worried that I'll have complications because RNY has more risks than VSG. During my 2nd C-section my OBGYN mentioned removing excess scar tissue from my 1st C-section, so now…

Frustrated doesn't even begin to describe how I'm feeling right now. I got a call from my surgeons office, saying that they didn't have November's weigh in of my 6 month visits. Well I was going for my weigh ins at the end of every month and it fell on thanksgiving and my dr's office was closed, so I didnt get to see them til 12/2 and I continued like normal at the end of December. Surgeon's office says that insurance will deny me and I almost start crying because if thats the case this would be my third time having to start over because something hasnt been done right. I called BCBS AL and they told me that they couldnt give me the answer I needed because there is such s…

I'm so excited yesterday I paid my deposit and booked my tickets to get surgery done in Mexico. In 12 weeks I will be on the losers bench (May 18th). I wish I could go sooner (because 3 months is soooooo long lol) but because of work and not knowing how long it will take to get my passport when I go tomorrow (not going to pay to expedite it) I decided May was best. I had so much anxiety picking flights/airlines and I'm praying seats near me don't fill up. I don't want to cause anyone and discomfort sitting next to me. I travel often for work but it's on smaller planes around Alaska often with open seating so I don't get as anxious. I'm trying not to focus on that much and…

I was set on getting the RNY until I had my consult yesterday. My doc seems to be pro sleeve, really pushed it. Now I'm confused.

I'm 2 weeks away to the new beginning of me...I'm excited and nervous. But I'm ready. I have noticed that a lot people stories are a bit different which is cool as we are all different. Stupid stupid question....clear liquids? What can you do? Drink water with protein powder? Any ideas????

Guys im getting super scared the closer I get to getting this surgery. So scared that Im starting to think maybe I should back out. I don't know what to think. Everyone I talk to says negative thinks about the surgery. I don't know what to do anymore. Please help tell me some pros and cons of getting this surgery. Thanks. FutureFitGirl

Day three of my 2 week liquid diet and I'm exhausted with a bad headache. I really hope this passes. If it's this bad now what's it going to be like after surgery?

5 days until surgery and I slipped up a few times. Need to get back on track FAST. How do I do this? My doctor said my liver lookes normal (not fatty) but had to go on the 2 week liquid diet anyway due to my BMI (53). I'm so worried ?.

My first weigh in I was 253.5 Second weigh in I was 252 Third weigh in is on Tuesday and I'm around 256-257 because it's my time of month Will insurance deny me because of this? I'm so nervous Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I finally have a date! I feel like I'm being swept off my feet. I keep hearing the date over and over in my ears. I cant believe a year ago, I didn't even know there was such a cure, and here I am about to start living the healthy life I deserve. Its becoming real and I absolutely can not wait. I only know a few people who have gone through this, but I would welcome any comments or support!

Hey guys , I'm sleeving tomorrow feb 21 . Please keep me in your prayers.

I have my surgery on march 3 and I'm so nervous and my anxiety has kicked in.. These 3 days of liquid diet has been hard.. But sticking to it..