PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

So my surgery date is April 20th. I am looking into Vitamins and am not sure what is worth spending money on? I don't want to have to take a bunch of different things and am looking for something that has most of the vitamins I need in one. Is there anything like that out there that you all know of or am I going to have to just deal with it and take multiple vitamins? Thank you all for any advice you have!!!

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I went to my first appointment today to meet my surgeon and Im getting very nervous and scared because I feel like this is really happening. Any advice? FutureFitGirl

Hello everyone I'm new to this site I have done everything required of me to have surgery but when I went to my last weigh in I was up 3 lbs. I am a congestive heart failure patient and I retain Fluid a lot my question is is there anyone here with atena better health of Virginia who gain a few lbs and got an approval ? And do anyone know what does net weight mean? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Is it more females get this surgery or that just more females get on the support group? progress starts in the mind

Anyone having surgery in Tijuana in January 2017? Mine is scheduled at Hospital CER on 01/11/2017 with Dr. Fernando Garcia. Nervous and excited! Anyone getting sleeved around that time frame? Any personal experiences with Dr. Garcia and/or CER? Any info is appreciated!

Im on my 2 week liquid diet and i really cant keep these protein shakes down. I have tried all flavors and even the unflavored. Would I be able to blend up some chicken breast and get my protein in that way? I dont see my nutritionist until monday

Hello to all, best wishes for everyone. For those who are having surgery in the month of December please join me with updates. We can support each other. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using the BariatricPal App

Hello all I'm new to this and was trying to not talk about it because of the judgement I may receive from friends and family, so I decided to reach out to a diverse community. I'm about 5'6 230 pounds and decided to speak with my doctor about the gastric sleeve. Since having a hysterectomy I have not been able to lose weight. I now have HBP, pre diabetic, arthritis in my back and joint pain. I wear my weight well many say however the sickness and meds says otherwise. Any tips for those who have less than 100 pounds to lose ? For many years I've tried to lose weight and will succeed but it comes back with vengeance. I've done meds that lead to anxiety in my life an…

Hi all I am six weeks post op and looking for friends and motivation. I use the app and I'm looking for buddies to partner with and keep each other motivated on this journey. Add me @HooDooDiva [emoji171]

I have been doing Protein shakes and I have gotten sick of them I even gag now when I drink them my surgery is coming soon what can I do HHEELLPP!!!!! Sent from my SM-G935P using the BariatricPal App

Well dr said that ultrasound found i have some gallstones but since they have never given me any problems hints why i didnt even know i had them they r not going to have it removed. Which if i did have to they said would be a seperate surgery they prefer not to do it together because then multiply risk.....idk but glad it wasnt going to prevent me from surgery! Sent from my LG-K540 using the BariatricPal App

Does anyone know the safety of having a DS and being on seizure meds because of absorbing of medicine issues ? Sent from my N9132 using the BariatricPal App

Hey Everyone! I made the decision to get the gastric sleeve about a month ago - been tossing it back & forth for almost a year. Met for my initial intake Tuesday & qualified for the program. Submitted all the paperwork for my insurance this week and am hoping to hear back in the next couple weeks about a yay or nay. But I do have my psych eval next Friday .. I'm nervous cause I don't know what to expect. Wish me luck Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

First...my surgery date is Feb 7...yay! 2nd...I am on an all liquid diet. Day 1 I didn't really have hunger. Day 1 was as follows: 80oz Water 2 premier Protein shakes 1 puree Campbell's chicken noodle Soup with unflavored protein. Day 2: woke up, not hungry 40oz water (so far - been busy) 1 premier Protein shake. Still not really hungry. Is this normal??? Or am I just ready mentally for this surgery? Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Hello We have united health care but weightless surgery is NOT covered. I have a hiatal hernia that will be fixed during my sleeve surgery. I was hoping that a bulk of the cost of surgery would be covered by my insurance now due to the hernia, ie-hostpial stay and anesthesiologist (2 huge expenses). I went today for another dr appt and they informed me that i have to pay $26,000 which is the cost of the sleeve and that includes the hospital stay and anesthesiologist. AND it has to be paid in full prior to surgery (set for april). I guess i just don't understand why the things my insurance WILL cover can't be deducted from the $26K, the office couldn't give me a answe…

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Hello all! Yes, I know a passport is required. Mine expired. I've made an appt with the passport agency. They require proof of international travel for the process to be expedited. However I will be flying to San Diego & transported by van to Tijuana (very common for safety for these procedures). Has anyone else been in this position? Do you know if the passport agency will provide a passport quickly if a Medical letter is provided? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Three days to my sleeve. Anyone else get nauseous and very tired on pre op diet? Also I can only find gummy Vitamins for post op. Can they be tolerated? I am in Australia BTW. Thanks Sent from my Pixel XL using the BariatricPal App

​I am in the process of scheduling my VGS with Dr. Quinones in Mexico......... trying for May 1st......! I am scared, nerves and excited all at the same time. Any one with advice? Anyone from NC?

So I had my EGD this morning and the procedure itself was A breeze. No issues other than a little bit of drowsiness after. My doctor quickly went over the results with my sister and I'm a little concerned. Apparently I have a small hiatal hernia, ulcers that are in the healing stage and moderate to severe gastritis. Yikes! Anyone else have things come up they were unaware of where the EGD? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am a social smoker- pretty much just when I'm hanging out with other friends who do, so I'll go weeks without and then have a few one night, then go another few weeks not even thinking about it. It won't be difficult to not do it prior to the surgery. How soon after would I be ok to resume smoking? I know, I know it's bad for me and the best thing to do is just quit forever, but I'm not going to. So if that's your advice, that's ok, but it's not happening. Lol. I enjoy it occasionally. What is the issue with quitting before surgery anyway? Is it because of issues with anesthesia or post-sugical clotting risk or something else? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using t…

I have been doing some reading about the 2 surgeries VSG or RNY. With the bypass I have seen a lot of people say that they are feeling hungry more and more. I have not read this with the sleeve. I do know that the VSG they remove the portion of the stomach that has the hormone ghrelin. This hormone is what says hey your hungry and with the RNY since the stomach is still there the hormone is still produced. I have been recommended the bypass because I have been on insulin for a while and this would be the best chance for me to get off my meds. I am worried that if I have the RNY I will feel hungry all the time and screw it all up. I have will power but I do think of a…

My consultation is scheduled for Tuesday. How soon after can I expect my surgery? Sent from my SM-T550 using the BariatricPal App

Hi everybody. I'm ready for surgery on Feb 2 in Orlando. I'm so nervous and exited at same time. I been in diet for a week now. Is little hard but nothing that I can't handle. Yesterday was pre admission and all ready now. .

I just finished my 6 month supervised diet and weigh ins. Today is my appointment with my surgeon and hopefully today, I will have an idea of whats coming next. I've already done my psych eval and that went smooth. I know that my surgeon wants me to do some cardiac testing and a stress test, i'm a little nervous about both of those because I'm been extremely stressed lately. I know I will also have to meet with a NUT and what she called an exercise counselor? I'm so nervous though. I've got 2 insurances and I'm so scared that they both may end up denying me. I've worked so hard to get where I am and I can't afford to do self pay. I keep telling myself that if its me…

Hello everyone!! I am just finishing up my last required nutritional appointment and have met all of my other insurance requirements. I was looking to see how long approximately it took to get a surgery date after your requirements were met. I am super excited to start this journey. I have been overweight most of my life and failed diet after failed diet I was ready to really invest in a new me. I am currently 5'6.5 and 230lb. I have diabetes and PCOS and looking forward hopefully a healthier me after vsg! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

When should I stop drinking sodas? Sent from my Z958 using the BariatricPal App

I am scheduled to have my UGI (barium swallow study) February 20th. I am so nervous about the mixture that you have to drink. I have a weak stomach and am nervous about the chalky drink. Please help me with how to get this stuff down!!!!

Ok my surgeon changed my surgery date today I got so upset all I wanted to do is eat and I did because I was so upset and ready to get this over. How can I recover from this. New date 2/15 Sent from my LG-H901 using the BariatricPal App

Eating to many calories in a day is not really an issue for me.I do 1500-1800 per day. I dont have the sleeve yet, but my doctor suggested bariatric surgury as a possible option for me 2 week ago. I keep on gaining weight. I am 5'7" and 260 lbs. i can gain weight in a heartbeat and i have sleep apnea. My husband is concerned that having surgury is not right for me and is concerned i may have 80% of my stomach removed and still not lose weight.He wonders if the surgery is only successful for people who ate calories above the recommended amount for their height and weight before surgery. I have been lurking on this forum for 2 weeks and just joined today. After doing resea…

Omg I found a kik support group!!! Thanks @@bill1130 for adding me I forgot all about that app : ) but if anyone else want to join I think he'll be happy to add you.

Hey everyone! My name is Katie and I'm just beginning this Gastric Sleeve adventure. I went to a required seminar and was given some questions to ask my insurance company. They were: what is the required bmi, how many nutrition visits are required and how many physicians visits. So the insurance company said that these limits didn't exist I just needed a pre authorization for surgery. I contacted the surgeons office to see if this sounded right and they said that the surgeon will tell me the required length or time and bmi. Does anyone have an idea if this sounds right? All the reading I've done I expected to hear 35 to 40 bmi, and 90 days or six months of nutrition and p…

I'm scheduled for surgery March 3 and work hasn't approved my time off yet. Very nervous. Nervous about everything, my co-workers aren't supportive and I'm afraid of compilations. any good vibes my way would be highly kind. <3

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Scheduled for Feb 8th and today I start my 2 week liquid diet!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App

I called KAISER today to find out about the orientation and the 12 week Options class for those who have Kaiser. The nurse told me that once you start the 12 week class and you finish you can get a choice of a few surgeons and you can call them to see what their surgery dates would be she also did tell me that you can get on a cancellation list with the surgeon as well She said most patients get surgery dates within a month after completing the options class she said it's fairly quick as long as you do all the requirements that the doctors want. so I'm pretty excited I start my option class February 7. The nurse also told me as far as staying in the hospital him some …

So I had failed psych evaluation test back in August and the psychologist told me to take 3 to 6 months session with a psychiatrist . I completed the requirements, so he wrote a letter saying that he approves me for weight loss surgery. Now my insurance is saying that they does not have enough information has anyone ever took the psychological evaluation test failed? what are the insurance company looking for?

I have been reading posts on this site for a while. The posts are so educating. I have learned A LOT about the Gastric Sleeve, the surgery, the diet, problems and successes, you name it. This forum is so encouraging because I know where to go if I have problems. You all are so kind. I want to be like you all. I am going to my Seminar on Feb. 1st, so I have a way to go before surgery. I'm just trying to get my ducks in a row and get the ball rolling. My insurance will cover the surgery (not all of it of course). United Health Care requires a 6 month documented diet. I was on a 1500 calorie diet last summer for 4 months and I lost 17 pounds. I couldn't do it any more…

Just got my date for sleeving. Any others got 8th July?

Any sleevers had piercings??? Needing someone was to keep my tongue open. I've had it for year and am afraid it will close Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Hey everyone!!!! Baltimore Maryland Sleever here!!!! I haven't visited BariatricPal in a while! But it's looking like I'm going to be a March sleever! I've completed all requirements except I have one last appointment with the psychologist then I'll be cleared and approved by my insurance. This has been one hell of a process but it's well worth it???????? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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Does anyone have Medicare insurance? If so can you give me some insight as to the approval process? I have a rider through Viva I'm in Alabama but Medicare will be paying for surgery if I get approved. I presently weigh 234 5'2 BMI 42 no current health problems other than Bipolar disorder. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Finished all the requirements for Bariatric surgery. February 2nd I have my appointment with the surgeon ????‍⚕️. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello all, I take an antidepressant daily, a small tablet. It is not available in liquid form. Its a small (ish) dose and I don't mind missing it for one day but any longer and it has withdrawal effects etc. Has anyone else had something similar to deal with. I was wondering could it be crushed but still will I get it down on day 2? Day 1 my surgeon advised is no liquids at all. 18 days until surgery. Thanks

I got some of my blood work back and there are some results that I question because they are high or low. Here they are. Do you guys think that I could have a delay in surgery????? I am looking at mid FEB. Vitamin D, 25 (HYDROXY) 24 A 13 - 29 ng/mL (Probable mild to moderate deficiency) --REFERENCE VALUE-- Optimum levels are 30 - 80 ng/mL. Iron 39 ug/dL 39 - 150 ug/dL TIBC 523 ug/dL 241 - 421 ug/dL H TRANSFERRIN SATURATION, TRN% 7 % 15 - 50 % L

Hi have anyone surgery been postponed and doctor didn't say why just gave me another date when I ask. I think he is giving my day to someone else. Sent from my LG-H901 using the BariatricPal App

The day has came. I feel excited. Any tips? Sent from my LGMS550 using the BariatricPal App

Week 5 of my sister being sleeved and she looks amazing! I'm her cheerleader and soon she will be mine. So when asked by a colleague of mine am I doing this for me or to compete with my sister I wanted to just drop to the floor. It seems like people are so ready to say things and discourage you! We both are at the same school and it's awesome that we are embarking on this journey around the same time. Please pray that I get some tough skin to handle comments. I'm not looking back and I will do this for me and my HEALTH! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App