PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

Hello Family - question - I am currently taking Cymbalta - for anxiety - I had a full hysterectomy in 2012. Due to be sleeved in April (early part) CW 297 BMI 44 height 5'10 - after being sleeved did you have any issues with your medications? [emoji177]

I go to my last nutritionist appointment on the 22nd. Dr. Appointment today for clearance. Completed the psychological evaluation. Almost to the finish line and I'm so anxious, I'm so ready to get to the submission date. Anybody else this close??? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Working out pre sleeve surgery is so hard I can feel the weight holding me back from pushing harder.

I'm going for my monthly weightloss appointments. In 2015 my Dr documented my height at 5'4' my BMI was 41, then in 2016 my Dr documented me at 5'5 still with a BMI of 41. If they used my height as 5'5 in 2015 it would have dropped my BMI to 39. I don't have any comorbities. Should I be concerned, my surgeon measured me at 5'4, and so did my new doctor. My Drs office doesn't think it's going to be an issue.

I have Florida BCBS. I have a BMI of 35-36 and hypertension. I have done the 3 months of appointments and it's time to submit to insurance. My Bariatric group seems confident everything is find but I am nervous. I know they do this all the time. Anyone have any encouragement? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I did 3 months with Kaiser back March -May 2016 and 3 months with community health group Dec-Feb ... I was about to get a surgery date today but the office manager said my insurance might not accept it because of the GAP in time but she is going to submit it today I hope I get approved I would hate to do another 6 months ... Has anybody gone through this ???

12 days till surgery!! It's been a long road coming to this decision but I'm ready and couldn't be happier or more excited! March 8th here I come!!

I started my journey back in late November. I had to lose 24 pounds for the insurance company to consider surgery. I lost 22 pounds and I hit a wall. I haven't changed anything in my diet. I went to see the surgeon and now my surgery which was on March 6th is now on March 27th. Any help on how I can get over this hump?

Does everyone gt their date at the second appt. With their surgeon if so I should be getting mine this month. Because my second appt. With my surgeon is this month. FutureFitGirl

So I'm all set with my pre op appointments. I'm just unsure about one thing. I am really shy and I have been this way all my life. So with things like first days of school and GROUP MEETINGS I get a little nervous about. I guess my question here is what can I expect in this group appointment? Will I have to share my weight and health information out loud? Will i be doing any talking? I would much rather speak to a nutritionist one on one for comfortability, but this is what my insurance requires. If any one has done it in the Cary, North Carolina office that is a plus, but any experience helps. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I know seltzer isn't allowed post op but can I have it on liquid pre-op? I'm day 1 and struggling and the carbonation usually fills me.

Im new here my name is tiffany nd a single mother to 2 lil girls one will be 7 in may nd 3 in june im getting my surgery march 8th im so excited to start this new Journey Belly-52 1/2 Waist- 50 Right arm-15 Left arm-14 Right thigh-25 Left thigh-25

Started my 5 day liquid diet today and so far so good. My surgery date is march 1st. mizzzrenee

Anyone having their surgery on this day? Or close to?

I got an e-mail this morning saying that I was approved for VSG!!!! The approval only took 2 days. I'm on cloud 9! Surgery date is set for Tuesday, April 11. They asked if I could do on March 21, but I couldn't because of a work commitment.

Finally got my blood thinner injections approved by insurance. Almost a week later ughhhhh. 10 more days till surgery.

I was finally approved, surgery date march 17!!! Sent from my SM-N900V using the BariatricPal App

Is the sleeve surgery an overnight stay?

I am currently going through the process and I have my final at the end of March. I currently have chosen RNY but I am really going back and forth about the sleeve. I know a few people that have gotten the sleeve and have been very happy with the results. I weigh,250. Not a huge number, but a high enough number that I need to lose 120 pounds. I have a bad relationship with food, as I eat my feelings. My concern about getting the bypass rather then the sleeve is I have two young children. When I have a healthy relationship and I want to have a bite of cupcake at their birthday party is it worth experiencing dumping syndrome? I want to experience happiness and I'm so afraid…

I'm just curious for those seeking the VSG. Have you always had a weight problem or has this been something you developed in adulthood? I've been obese since childhood and lost a significant amount of weight (170 pounds) using Weight Watchers about five years ago, but gained it back and then some. Keeping weight off is definitely a challenge!

I'm thinking everything is going smoothly n bam I have to schedule for an angiogram because the stress test wasn't clear enough for clearance for the surgery. My dr n I were pushing for April...then there is insurance n work. if I can set a date for the beginning of the summer?!?!? Time to make calls [emoji58][emoji120][emoji18]

Hello fellow bariatric patients, I'm in Canada, my surgeon wanted a 12 week liquid diet pre-op. Before I get into the details here's my story in highlights: - 34 Male, 5ft11in (180cm) - Severe weight gain over a few years (from 180 to 360 peak in 5 yrs) - Caused a number of sudden issues (stage 3 liver fibrosis, pre-diabetes/diabetes, increased GERD, L5/S1 compression fracture, high bp/pulse, depression, etc.) - S3 Liver fibrosis: initially diagnosed cirrhosis w/fibrotic scan but after biopsy (which they did after I told them I'm not an alcoholic) revealed stage 3 fibrosis&no cirrhosis - prior ultrasound suggested 19cm or larger, not sure …

I have the worst headache. Any suggestions? I'm not hungry, I'm getting nauseous b/c the headache is sooo bad.

Was supposed to have surgery on Tuesday. Got canceled. Postponed till march 3rd now moved up to TOMORROW!! In exactly 24 hours I will be where I want to be and I couldn't be happier!! Yes yes yes yes!! I have emotional whiplash from being approved to canceled to hopeless to excited but I'm forsure ready!! Wish me luck!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

How did you handle telling your work and being away during recovery? Procedure set for March 8th and have anxiety about leaving work behind and looking different. Mother of two, 38 yr old Sent from my iPhone using BariatricPal

I got the call this morning that insurance approved the surgery and I got the date, March 10. I'm so super excited!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

obvioiusly diets have not worked for me . In the past , the only thing that did work was Very low Cal HCG which was about 600 cal a day until even that didn't work . A week on the pre op diet and I've lost nothing ! I'm not worried about following the rules because I have lots of willpower but what if I get sleeved and still do t lose ? Is that possible ?

I got my surgery date!!! OMG this is REAAALLLYYYY HAPPENING!! I think I'm getting a little nervous but I CAN'T turn back now!!!! #March20th

I do not know which surgeon to choose in Perth West Australia as there are quite a few and I do not know of anyone elsecwho has had this procedure done. Can anyone recommend someone to go to? thank you.

I just got my surgery date for March the 20th.. I have BCBS TX and I'm curious what others have had to pay out of pocket for the surgery?? and even for the endoscopy and gallbladder test.

Today is my Gastric bypass!! I'm nervous but excited. I've lost 20 lbs the last 2 weeks. Feels great! Any advice?? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Has anyone got a surgery date before insurance approval? If so, does that mean the doctors office are pretty confident that you will be approved? Has it happened to anyone and then obstacles came your way?

March 27th

Hey everyone. My surgery is 2 weeks away I am so happy. Today I weighed myself and happy to report I'm officially under 300 lbs it said 298.3 I was like omg I reached my pre surgery goal. Very happy and blessed. I have not been under 300 lbs in more than 18yrs. SW 349 July 7 2016 CW 298.3 Feb 21 2017 Road to a skinnier healthier me. Thank you lord.

My surgery is Monday. I'm getting so terrified. I'm not good with pain. I'm on day 6 of liquid diet and I dream about grilled cheese sandwiches all night. I'm so weak. Is this normal to panic?? Any input would be great. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi everyone I just had a question my last step is my pulmonary test and then I have my nutritional class on March 8 after that I am hoping since I have Tricare prime, and I talk with the representative and they said that there was nothing else that they would need, is surgery right after the two-week liquid diet?

Hoping the protein shakes satisfy me.

I'm having surgery tomorrow.. I'm a little nervous, anxious and excited ! I hope all goes well ! Looking for supporting buddies!

So my Dr changed hospitals and had to redo all insurances for all patients. Im 6 months into this and whoooooot. I got my date. March 16th Bari Pal

Wish me luck!

So a month ago i was told to quit smoking i did for 4 days and sadly went back to today at my follow up they said my surgery will be within the next 5 weeks so i have to stop smoking...i asked if i could vape with zero nicotine dr said no. Idk if i can do this my first day will be tomorrow. I dont understand why i cant vape if im not getting any nicotine....anyone else dr tell them same thing? Sent from my LG-K540 using BariatricPal mobile app

Any surgery buddies? Mine is scheduled for march 14 2pm! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My surgery date is March 16th! I'm getting my house in order. I'm trying to make things accessible when I can't reach them. I've been dusting and wiping things down. I purged the refrigerator...I'm getting ready the best of days ahead of me! Is anyone juicing during the liquid diet preop? Do you have any "juicer" recipes that does not include Vitamin K ? (no grean veggies) #committed2ALifestyleChange.

So just curious what chewable you guys use or do you use a dissolve-able all around vitamin? I have not had surgery yet but trying to get used to the chewy vitamins. Which one has the best taste? Aftertaste?

Met with dietician and now will habe to weigh in for 6 consecutive months and attend 9 classes in 3 consecutive. Months with a nutritionist... And then i will find out if im approved or not.. Why make me jump through hoops and then tell me yay or nay .. Has anyone else had to jump through hoops for this much this long before finding out if you can get approved or not.

What did u guy eat the night before surgery??

My pre-op diet starts 3/24 thru 3/28. I'm wondering if it should hold off on exercising during that time. Any thoughts? mizzzrenee

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I am being Sleeved on May 28th. I will have my pre op visit to the hospital sometime the week of May 11th. What should I expect? Has anyone ever not been cleared after these tests? I am nervous they will find something!

Approximately how long did you have wait to hear back from insurance with a denial or approval? How far out was your surgery scheduled after approval?