PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

Well i have to loose 15 pounds and am really disappointed because a gain and loose but stay in my same weight i cant loose any pounds and its been 2 months and nothing.... Sent from my LGMS428 using the BariatricPal App

Lagrange Ga????

Feb 28th is the big day. I was wondering if anyone had their significant other stay at the hospital with them. My BF is very supportive. He is also doing the 2 week liquid diet with me just because. But he asked if he could stay at the hospital so I wouldn't be alone. Just wanting some feed back! Thanks in Advance!

Any Newnan ga sleevers

10 Days only

So I started this journey in Oct 2016 I'm 52 days from my surgery date.... My last weight in is next week and I'm 10 pounds off and I don't know what to do. I had lost all my weight but then I quit smoking and gained it back. Now it won't come off.... Any advise would help me a lot.... Thank you.

Anyone else share the same date?

I've just started my vsg Instagram page, any march sleevers on Ig? I'd love to follow your progress! Shannon_shrinking Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was thinking to create this thread for those having surgery on Monday. Perhaps we could share our Gastric Sleeve Journey together as our own 'group' by posting to this thread. My surgery time is 9:45a EST in NJ and I'm ready! My surgeon only requires one day Clear liquids prior to surgery and I just ate my last 'normal' meal so here I go... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

The rumbling in my stomach this morning is no joke. The urge to go to mcdonalds and get me some breakfast I wanna scream..... lol I can do this. Pray for me.....

Today is my day, as I prepare to head to the hospital. I have soooooo my emotions going on right now. BUT so excited to start my new Journey, God has prepared me for this day, come what may, I know God is in control. I CAN DO ALL THINGS, THOUGH CHRIST THAT STRENGTHENS ME. LOOKING TOWARDS THE HILL, WHENCE COMETH MY STRENGHT; MY STRENGHT COMES FROM THE LORD!!!. Have a great day everyone.

I'm 67 years old and looking forward to my surgery date. I'm told I probably have about a 2 month wait until everything lines up and insurance gives the go ahead. Until then, I'm slowly eliminating my trigger foods, takong re recommended supplements, reducing intake to at least half my usual amount. I like Premier Protein shakes and taking 2 a day. Lots of Water, which is easy for me as that's my go to when thirsty. I'm committed to doing what it takes to embark on this journey. I'll be there for you as I know you'll be there for me. Reach out and share...

Hey Guys, I'm new to this website, but VERY happy to see so much info and support. I see so much excitement from people to receive their surgery date, but are/were any of you ho hum about it all? Maybe it's the pre-op diet lacking carbs, caffeine, and yummy foods or perhaps depression getting in the way, but I'm not as excited as others are for the surgery. This is something I know I HAVE TO DO to gain my life back, but it's not exactly something I'm thrilled with. I'm trucking along through the diet just fine I guess, but I keep thinking I should be more excited. More excitement means more motivation, right?

April 12th I see the big day! I'm terrified and happy at the same time.

I'm so scared, I don't think I'll be able to sleep tonight. I'm praying everything goes well. Anyone else getting sleeved tomorrow?

Waiting to go into my pre op appt. I get my surgery date today, yayyyy! The schedule is to meet as a group with the surgeon, nutritionist class, the nurse to get the incentive spirometer and how to use it, and then individual with the surgeon. I'm so stinkin' excited!!!

My pre surgical consult is Feb 24. I been through this years ago but just didnt have the mindset to continue past the consult . This time around my mindset is ready and been researching extensively gastric bypass. I also have developed a list of healthy foods to make part of my new healthy lifestyle after the transition. I am thinking ahead and steady creating an atmosphere that becomes my lifestyle with the vegetables and fruits that I should have been eating and enjoying instead of the sweets and unheathly foods. I figure its never too early to develop the mindset needed after pre & post op diet. The fact is that we wont be on liquid supplements for life. The realit…

Got a call today to say the doc has postponed my operation till end of feb, gutted was looking forward to my op on monday Benn on my liver shrinking diet and due for op on Monday x Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Sorry trying to upload a photo from my surgery and can't figure out how to do it?

I'm so happy to come across this app! I am nervous and excited! I have not told anyone except my husband and mom. How will people react when they see me... Please share any helpful tips with me! I packed my bag today too!

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Ok Im am at 215 and I'm 5'5 and I'm getting tired of people saying why are you doing it? You are not that big. All u need to do is exercise and it will come right off. But then I have people oh Stephanie you need to lose some weight.. I'm getting nervous and was having second thoughts like maybe I can lose it again by myself. But the reason I'm doing this surgery because I go up and down alot and I want this to be a big key to help me lose this weight. And the women In are 30s just wind up getting bigger.. I'm a single mom and I lost all of my energy anymore and I feel bad. I had alot happen to me this year also from losing the Love of my life. But I want my ener…

Anyone have ulcerative colitis ? I'm in remission but curious if anyone preparing for surgery have any stomach / colon issues as well? Sent from my iPad using BariatricPal

BMI 54

Surgery date is March 2nd at the Kaiser Permanente in West Los Angeles. Any surgery buddies out there?? Sent from my SM-J700T using the BariatricPal App

OMG its finally here. Cant wait so excited and nerves

Im awaiting my second visit to receive my surgery date and im feeling so anxious. I also feel like my life is on hold until I have this surgery completed. Im driving myself crazy...

I need to buy a blender before surgery. Do you have a blender that you really like? If so, what one do you recommend? Thanks!

Hi I've been on my pre op diet (food based liver reducing) for 4 days now and I've just started getting kidney pain. I'm drinking lots of water...feel like i'm swimming in it. Has anyone else experienced this? Wasn't sure if its normal?

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Im looking in to getting a revision from lap band to sleeve. My paperwork was submitted on 10/24 and found out today that it was partially denied. I was approved to have the lap band removed but denied for the sleeve. My doctor's office will be doing a Peer-to-peer appeal on Tues or Wed. Did anyone have to go through that with Aetna? If so, what was the outcome?

I just came back from my doctors office and she told me that she cannot clear me for surgery until my respiratory infection goes away. I'm pretty bummed about the situation but at the same time, I do want to be well enough to have this surgery. I usually bounce back to health fairly quickly after being sick but for some reason, I can't seem to shake this cold that I had for so long. Is there anybody out there right now with any set backs for surgery clearance? Please share Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

Who has Youtube channels? I love watching them and hearing your experiences, it really helps me through my journey. I'm also thinking about starting a channel, but I don't want to until I get my insurance approval.

Hi all! Appointment with surgeon is coming fast! This Friday morning (Feb23). I have some idea for questions but feel I'll miss some good ones if I don't get ideas from all of you. What were some of the best questions you asked and were the answers as you expected? Thank you!

Hi guys. I've found Adkins berry, and Lemonade... I have NOT tried the Isopure yet, but I was wondering if there are any flavors that anyone especially likes? My surgery is set for the 6th of March... and I'm good for the Protein shakes... but with the clear, it might be nice to have a LITTLE more variety....

Best of luck to those joining the bench along with me today. Our decision to have the procedure was not an easy one but we chose our future health and happiness first.

I am seriously struggling with this diet. I don't know what to do. I didn't imagine it would be this hard. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note 5

I was told to just take the liquid vitamin and the sublingual vitamin B12 until my post op appointment. They said I should check into the brand names before I buy the B12 to make sure they've been tested and used for bariatric patients. So I was wondering has anyone done this? What brands of sublingual B12 do you use?

Hey all finally got my date 24th march !! So scared and excited. Start my pre op diet as of today for 4wks not looking forward to that Any tips ? Or advice??

Hi there. My insurance does not cover WLS in the US, I think I'm going to Mexico. My question is, does everyone in the US have to go through endoscopy and colonoscopy before their procedure or is this just an insurance requirement? I do not believe this is part of the procedure in Mexico. Thank you in advance.

Been in this liquid first the last two weeks, been mentally and physically preparing for this surgery and I get a call yesterday to cancel because my surgeon has some emergency clinic. Try to reschedule me for another two weeks out but I said fuck that. I won't do another 2 weeks out. I have my shifts all worked out to be covered I hate this fucking diet and they think it's just a simple reschedule. I may loose my job because of this now and I've definitely already lost my sanity. I feel so discouraged I'm begging the Dr to put me in this week. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have completed all the steps and have lost 55lbs and I am just waiting for approval from my surgeon. I know they schedule the surgeries about a month out and there are only two days left for March. I am trying to be patient but IM SO READY! Okay...just needed to vent a little.

I got approved today! So freaking excited! Surgery scheduler should call today or tomorrow! Cannot wait!

So excited.

My surgery will be around the first week of April. Now I am pretty nervous and happy at the same time.

If you suffer from constipation like I do (I'm 2 months post op), may I suggest taking a stool softener every day, Benefiber with your fluids, and a SQUATTY POTTY! The squatty potty has literally changed my life in the matter of a couple of days! "We're On This Journey Together!"

MARCH 1ST 2017!!!!!! They originally said Feb. 8th but my mother wouldn't be available to watch my girls at that point. Omg I am having the ultimate panic attack. I'm so blessed. So so so blessed! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am meeting with a surgeon at the MGH Weight Center, Dr. Ozanan Meireles. Does anyone in the Boston area know anything about him? I just want to make sure that I am getting a good doctor.

Hey guys I'm two weeks away from surgery and still trying to decide on what protein, vitamins to use. Any suggestions? I have a list here, but just wanted to hear your opinions. Thanks!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey guys, what are some things you drank on your pre-op liquid diet?