PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

Hi everybody! How long did it take you from your first consult to your day of surgery? Just trying to get an idea!

Or even anything for like allergies. I'm dying here. What's okay? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So I'm an emotional eater and have been working with my therapist to deal with the emotions instead of eating. I have plans in place of what to do but just wondered if anyone has suggestions or examples of what worked for you? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

Hello All and thank you for allowing me to be a part of this web page. I am in he beginning stages of getting all my pre screening clearances done and it looks like my surgery day is March 7th. I have soooo many questions and have watched so may videos. I am amazed at the number of people that are having this done. I guess my first concern or hurdle is what is the pre op eating like? I have started back drinking smoothies and using a whey Protein to make sure I will like it when the post surgery diet starts. Does any one out there have some tips to help make the process a little easier. I scanned the other post and really didn't see anything... Chris

Anyone have this? Surgery is tomorrow! I'm nervous because my surgery is at 4;30 pm.thats a long time without no Protein to keep it up. If anyone is dealing with any issues with hypoglycemia please share your experience! Sent from my iPhone using BariatricPal

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Excited and nervous Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Just getting a little nervous and excited at the same time. So many things going through my mind but I know they will pass. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I got approved by my insurance on 1/30/17. It's 2/11. I haven't heard anything from the coordinator song when the surgery date is when i meet with the dr. Blood work or anything. I have called her she said she was in a meeting and will call back. Sent from my SM-G935P using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi all, I am going through divorce right now (I am on who posted ex leaving the 4 days after surgery before) & have question for future on dating? I have always been a very honest person -just who I am, part of personality. I have so many questions about post-op dating & want to know what others have done or what they feel about it please for help when I am ready (right now still have anxiety about getting back out there & if read my other post -understand why & thanks for support in helping me through a very hard time). Question(s) I have are : If going to join one of the online dating sites -do you write about your surgery in your profile? Do you …

I have to bring my husband and my children. Age 12 and 14 to my surgery. I feel sad that they have to see this all. Feel embarrassed and weak that I am having this done. I feel like they are going to think there's a cure for being severely overweight and eating awful and being lazy. How do you cope with this? I want my kids to be healthy. Not just see a way out once it happens. They are both chubby. Specially my daughter :-((((( Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Anyone else getting sleeved March 27 Sent from my Z959 using BariatricPal mobile app

I asked my mom to pick me up a lil black book and her not knowing what it is for picked me up this book Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello everyone, I hope you all are doing well. I am having my lap band surgery this Friday at 8:30am. I have never been so nervous and scared in my life. It is my first time being put to sleep and having surgery. I just want to know what to expect and if it's possible to be knocked out before taking me in the operating room lol. Any advice would be helpful! Sent from my SM-N910T using the BariatricPal App

Has anyone been able to get authorized for surgery using appointments with your primary care physician? I have BCBS of Georgia and they require a 6 month supervised diet plan but I have been working on diet and weight loss with my pcp since Aug 2016 and only 3 months with surgeon. I was going to pcp about sleep apnea but we always talked about my plan for weight loss and he has obesity listed for each appointment. Surgeon says that he can use pcp visits for pre-auth but insurance company says it has to be visits for weight loss only. Anyone have similar situation that got authorized? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

Surgery is scheduled for next Wed 2/15 and I do not want to get sick. I feel like my throat is sore and still have a headache. No fever or anything. Any recommendations? Sent from my SM-G900V using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm pre op. N I see everyone talk about their love of food.... I guess I'm just odd. Because don't get me wrong I like food but I didn't get fat by eating... I got fat by drinking. I drink cola like allot. I'd eat maybe a potato for lunch. Then a 9 inch plate of food for dinner. A although I admit I have a sweet tooth I didn't have sweets everyday...but the soda. Ive cut down allot I'm down to 2 a day ( I know not enough but I'll get there) I just find the eating more meals n Snacks hard. Its not odd for me to go all day n only eat a small dinner.... Well that's about my struggles. Thank u for listening... Thank u

I got the approval call last Tuesday after starting the approval process last June. I completed all requirements earlier this month and my surgery is set for February 28th, 2017. I am so happy and excited! I thought that this day would never come!

Hello! I'm a new member on this site and I had a question....does Medicare require you to got to an accredited doctor of excellence? (or something like that...). I'm getting ready to attend an informative free weight loss gastric sleeve seminar near my hometown but, the surgeon and the hospital are not on the 173 verified hospitals for medicare patients. The closest center is 3 hours away (320+ round trip miles). It will be a real financial challenge to do so much traveling back and fourth. I also have an older car with a lot of miles on it...what can I do? Any suggestions?

I have very thin straight hair, s thinking of getting a body perm before surgery. Any suggestions? Sent from my SM-T700 using the BariatricPal App

So just wondering for all you people out there that are sleeved and have tattoos - Do your tattoos go all warped? Stretch? Cheers James

I'm pre-op, I've lost about 13 pounds already, I really would like to have 1 meal where I could just pig out before my surgery, but I feel so much guilt lol... Has anyone indulged in Fast food prior to surgery ? Sent from my Z981 using the BariatricPal App

Hi everyone! I just found this app so I'm hoping it's going to be my new favorite thing! Just went to a seminar last night with my husband. Am seriously considering the gastric sleeve and I'm super excited and nervous. I am about 90 lbs overweight. Have been overweight for the past 12 years. I feel this surgery will be the answer to my weight loss prayers! I have tried every diet out there. I have lost weight several times, only to gain it back. I am waiting to hear back from the hospital after they check into my insurance. I am so ready for my new journey to begin! I have already looked into my ins coverage myself. Looks like I have great coverage. Just need to wait ti…

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Good morning all! I can't even begin to tell you about all the mixed emotions I have flowing through my body! But today is my day! I'll be getting the sleeve. It will be my first surgery as an adult so I'm very very nervous. On the other hand, I'm more excited to finally be here for my life changing journey! I just got this app yesterday and I wish I knew of it sooner! Since I downloaded it last night, I have not stopped reading!! There's so much info and great stories shared! I absolutely love it!! I hope to have many more convos and gather even more tips and info from those who know best..THE ONES THAT WENT THROUGH IT THEMSELVES! Anything anybody wants to share please …

Ok my surgery is 2/15 I need to lose 4 pounds quick. My scale shows different from my surgeon scale. I wasn't on a liquid preop diet he didn't require it. I already lose 11 pounds. If I do a full liquid diet now will those 4 pounds come off any suggestions Sent from my LG-H901 using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi. I live in Las Vegas, NV. Anyone else? I was scheduled to have surgery on August 28, 2017 but I got lucky. There was a cancellation and I took that appointment. I will be having surgery February 13, 2017!! Sent from my SM-G930T using BariatricPal mobile app

Now that I have a Date I'm Scared to Death Anybody else Feeling this way???? veronica

Hi. I will be getting my sleeve surgery in June, I was wondering, do you have to wait a certain amount of time to drive after surgery? Sent from my SM-G930T using the BariatricPal App

I am meeting my new surgeon tomorrow. My previous surgeon stepped down due to legal issues. What questions should I ask my new surgeon? I have a few now that I have been really researching surgery, but I wanted to see if there are any out there that I haven't thought of.

Since going to my orientation last week with Kaiser Insurance I weighed myself again this morning and I've dropped 9 pounds. They told us that during the 12 weeks of Options class we have to lose 10% I think of our body mass which they told me is 14 pounds for me and I haven't even started the classes yet and I've already lost 9 so excited. I have been eating healthier and I've been walking usually 3 miles a day. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Ok...so, it's getting real. I have completed 1 week of the pre-op diet. It's going well and have dropped 13lbs. Tonight I tried a different Soup and totally regret it. I feel like my taste buds are already changing. So, this time next week. I will almost be landing in San Diego and the next morning, off to see Dr. Illan. Can't wait! Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Friday Feb 17 is my preop appointment. And finally March 6th is my surgery. I can't believe I started this journey in July 2016 and it's finally lost that time. I'm 3 weeks away from surgery I'm excited. Been patiently waiting and it's almost here. I'm not gonna lie I'm nervous but super excited to lose the weight. Can't wait to be on the losers side. SW 349 CW 303 I haven't been under 300 lbs in years can't believe I'm 4 lbs away to be under Yay me. Sent from my SM-N900T using the BariatricPal App

After you were done with all of your Lifestyle Classes and had seen the surgeon after that, what kind of questions did you ask them and what happens at that appointment, exactly? I just want to know what what to expect as far as the appointment itself goes. I see the surgeon February 13th. I feel silly for posting this on the wrong thing. It's in another forum somewhere and I can't delete it...

My time has finally arrived! My surgery is scheduled for 11AM. I'm not gonna lie, I am nervous. But I am also ready to become a better version of myself. It's long over due. Wish me luck y'all. And thanks in advance. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Well I am very new here. I start my first supervised weight loss class next weds. My insurance is requiring six months worth no idea what to expect during these classes. I hope after all is said and done my insurance will approve me for surgery. Sent from my SM-G550T1 using the BariatricPal App

Ok my friend had surgery 2/8 and she dealing with nausea. I'm having surgery 2/15 I'm concern with nausea what do you take for it. Sent from my LG-H901 using the BariatricPal App

I have been looking at PatchMD and know several bariatric clinics that use them. Who on here has used them and how did you like them? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I'm so happy to report that I had the last of my 6-month nutrition classes this morning! At times it felt like the longest six months. I wasn't a huge fan of the classes (mostly the other people in them). I did learn some new things along the way, which was good. Now all I have left is to get my pulmonary clearance (appointment scheduled later this month) and complete a visit with the dietitian at the surgeon's office (appointment next week). Things feel like they're finally moving along!

I just had my 1st appointment on the 3rd of this month!! I am going to have my ultrasound tomorrow having a hard time finding someone to do a psych eval but the doctor didn't say anything about Protein shakes? When do you start pre op? At this point I'm still 3 months out before I could schedule my surgery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I've been reading the post for about 3 month and today is my first Day posting !!! My current weight is 235lbs.. In start my pre- op Monday Feb 13th Sent from my iPhone using BariatricPal

I'm sure this question has been asked before, but what are some good shake brands? I'll be having surgery in May and want to try some options now. Thanks! Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

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I am 4 months into my weightless appointments. I go for my sleep apnea test on the 15th of March, and that will be everything finished except seeing a nutritionist. I'm getting excited, but nervous too. I have been overweight for the last 10 years, and I am so tired of letting weight control my life. I have heard so many horror stories about this surgery. How did you all do? Is there an amount of weight they want you to loose before surgery. Sent from my LGLS775 using the BariatricPal App

So got a phone call today, my surgery is approved but my bmi is to high for the surgery center so they suggested 4 weeks of a liquid diet. Anyone else have to do a liquid diet for that long or longer and what was your results? I have 30lbs to lose so it may be longer! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I am overseas and will be here for at least a couple more years. I have an adult son who is here too, and our lives have been food. There are places I know I won't be able to eat at again and I am feeling a little sad about that. All you can eat Korean BBQs, sushi go rounds, a full bowl of ramen, and even Starbucks during the month of February for my bi-weekly Sakura drink. They aren't going away or changing but I am. I feel sad that not only will I not have the same experiences, I would be going to my son's favorite place because it makes no sense to pay $30 for 6-8oz a year out from now for just my meal. I am feeling sad about it. These were things we did together. It…

I just had my first visit with the nutritionist today 2/9/17....my surgeon suggested outpatient. Has anyone been sleeved at an outpatient surgery center? Pros & Con? Regrets? Pls share. Sent from my SM-G920T1 using the BariatricPal App

Can't wait! Woke up today feeling more positive about getting through this liquid diet. Caffeine headache still won't go away. Going to try and get in 1 more Protein shake today and chicken broth! TGIF Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

I have decided to video journal my weight loss journey,in hopes of growing from it and helping others. My concern is not coming off as myself. I am also very shy and although Im normally an open book. Im kind of scared to open my book to the whole world lol. Has anyone else done video journaling. Did you keep it to yourself or did post? For those who posted,were there any things that you were afraid to post? were you scared of criticism? Please share you experience with me if you don't mind

Hey yall, I'm actually from the Michigan area but due to my success with the sleeve so far, my sister in law is really interested in having it. She lives in the Charlotte area (university district) and asked me to help her find some great Dr.'s she could go to. I don't know the area at all so I figured I'd start with you guys. So far I picked up a Dr. Ryan Heider... if there are any other suggestions, reputable health systems, Bariatric surgeons, centers of excellence in the charlotte area Please share. I'm hoping to have some info for her by the end of the week so she can start the process soon. Thanks!