PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

Hi im from tampa anyone here from tampa my surgery date is the 27th of this month need someone to go threw this with any takers as in phone calls here an there walking an gym partner Sent from my LGMS550 using the BariatricPal App

Hi this is my first post. I started on my journey October 5, 2016. Im probably having my surgery around end of April - beginning of May. I still have some tests to do and I have to see the Bariatric Psychiatrist 2 times before surgery. Then my dr will give me a date for surgery. Im so excited and scared at the same time. My dr hasn't put me on a diet yet but id like to start now. Can anyone suggest a preop diet that isnt liquid? The only thing I have found are the liquid diets that are 3-4 weeks prior to surgery. Sent from my LGL62VL using the BariatricPal App

I use stevia in my chilled herbal teas. Will it be ok to use this after RNY surgery? I like it because it helps to have variety not just plain Water. Any advice is welcome! Thanks Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am struggling with telling people what I am doing in some ways I'm embarrassed, I feel people judge me and think I should just stop eating and exercise but don't really understand the struggles I go through! And to make it worse I work at a hospital and I'm having the surgery done at my hospital! I haven't told anybody but obviously my coworkers know somethings going and will eventually know exactly what's happening. My surgery is scheduled for January 25! My stress and anxiety is through the roof Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

What vitamins are you using durning your pre op and post op diets? I just ordered vitamin patches because I was thinking the less pills I have to try to swallow the better. Thank you for your replies

And why? Location of surgery? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

It's been a long journey that started March of 2016. I had to switch insurance companies and jump through all kinds of hoops. And now that tomorrow is here my nerves are kicking in big time! Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App

Hello! My name is Colleen. I am at the very beginning of my journey to a healthier me! I started on 11/22/16 with my PCP for my 3 month supervised diet for my insurance. I weighed in at 258.8 lbs. My highest weight was 268.0 lbs. I then had my next appointment on 12/22/16 and weighed in at 244.0 lbs. This surprised me for the better. I will have my next appointment on or after 1/22/17. And I see my surgeon for the first time on 1/30/17. Of course that can't get here fast enough! I know I will have a ton of preop tests and that is fine. I know with each day I am closer to a healthier me. I'm just here to introduce myself and get familiar with the site. I need…

I thought I was doing really well because I have done all my pre-surgery requirements so far with no problem. All I have left is my final pre-op surgery consult (coming up Tuesday, January 17th) and to do my liver shrinking diet until the day before surgery. (I started the diet yesterday, and have 11 more days of it to go). The diet is supposed to help battle hunger by having me ingest something every 3 hours from 730-730 every day. But I find that I'm already struggling on day 2 of the diet... I'm still responsible for cooking for my family every night, and for feeding my eight year old all day on the weekends when he has no school... and i never noticed before, but O…

Schedule for surgery on January 25th. Doing Protein shakes, broths, flavored Water and fruit juices with 1/2 part water. Question, can I add teaspoon Peanut Butter to Protein Shakes or could I add artificial peanut butter flavoring or sugar free pudding mix ( just teaspoon) ? Trying to think of different ideas. Thanks Sent from my SM-G930P using the BariatricPal App

I was told to be nicotine free for 4-6 weeks ....... any thoughts Sent from my SM-T560NU using the BariatricPal App

So I called and scheduled my psych evaluation the same day as my 4 hour "class" with the nutritionist and I was shocked to find out the psych would take 3 hours!! Apparently there's even a written test??? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello. I had my 1st appt today and I'm trying to find someone who takes my insurance and can provide me with a Bariatric psych clearance. Everyone charges over $100 and I just don't have that to spare. Anywhere in NJ. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was wrked up from June 30.battled to lose 10% to hav surgery.I dropped from 136.9 to 135kgs nd got a date for surgery in 6th December 2016 Sent from my SM-G361H using the BariatricPal App

Anyone else out there have a liver shrink diet that is not a liquid diet? Sent from my SM-S920L using the BariatricPal App

If your suffering from acid reflects before you get vsg will it get better or worse after surgery? Sent from my LGMS330 using the BariatricPal App

Hi Guys! I just got my approval letter, and I am officially getting sleeved on September 14th! Anyone else getting sleeved on or around that day?!

Ok so this is going to seem super silly. I just found this app last night and hoping if anyone can ease my fears it's people going through the same thing. I have this irrational fear that what if I do this, what if I make this drastic change and it does me no good? What if I don't lose weight? What if I feel the same? This is completely irrational I know. I have several people that I'm close with and alot more that have had it and changed for the better. Why is this still running through my mind. I have gotten better about it. Now Ijust ready more than anything. However that small fear is still there. Please tell me I'm not alone in this? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A …

Will I ever ever be able to eat brown Rice again...omg.... Sent from my SM-N910T using the BariatricPal App

My doc told me I have mild sleep apnea. They want me to use this Cpap machine for 6 weeks before they will do a sleeve on me. I move around at night a lot, so far it's not working. Iam claustrophobic too. Is anyone else having problems with this? I'd appriciate any suggestions. Sent from my SM-J700T using the BariatricPal App

I was told to get the Atkins advantage shakes for my pre op liquid diet. I have read everywhere that premium protein is the best tasting so I checked and premium shakes have 160 calories, and 60 grams of protein, 1gram sugar, and 5 carbs, Atkins has 150 calories , 15 grams of protein, 1gram sugar, 1 gram net carbs. They said I could use another product as long as they had same components of the Atkins, and I'm getting 30 grams of protein with premium. I've heard it tastes good which is why I bought premium, can anyone tell me if I am doing the right thing ?

Hi, I haven't seen any info on this. I have severe anxiety/fear of flying. I have taken Xanax when flying for probably the last 10 years. Considering I live in Alaska and have to get surgery in another state, I am wondering if I will be able to take the Xanax when flying home, 4 weeks post surgery. Does anyone know if this is an okay med to take after surgery? I will of course talk to my surgeon about it, but any info I can have before would be helpful. Thanks!

Hey guys my surgery date is Dec 27th. I was ordered to start my liquid diet the 13th , today is the 19th and I'm finally fully sticking with it. I had some issues in the beginning, where instead of one bowl of Soup a day; I would eat two a day etc. Not cheating bad but cheating is still cheating. I'm here to tell you after 2 / 3 days on it, it honestly does get so so so much easier. I'm doing great now on only two Protein shakes a day & one serving of soup. I looked for a discussion about PRE op diets everywhere on here it feels like and couldn't find one.. so I just wanna tell anyone who's reading this, you've got it! Fight your cravings through the first few days an…

Please don't slam me for this question, but at 5 weeks post op, can we eat pork skins? It's meat, 0 carbs and it gets soft, eventually? I'm just wondering ... when I did low carb years ago , I kept me some pork skins. But just wondering if it's ok now.

Has anyone been denied by this ins Sent from my LGMS631 using the BariatricPal App

Anyone have the sleeve done at Maimonides hospital ? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Well my EGD went well that was the Best cat nap Ever! I felt fine after just a little sleepy : ) took a nap and I'm back to normal!

Anyone have this insurance? If so, I have completed the 6 month program as required, met with surgeon last week and had paperwork sent in after. Scheduled all pre-op tests for 30th with surgery scheduled for 2/9. Still haven't received ins. approval so called to check. They say don't have anything and it takes 60-90 days anyway to approve once they get it! Seriously! Is this correct? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

How long after surgery can you have sex? Sent from my LGMS550 using the BariatricPal App

I start my preop diet the 15th my preop apt with the surgeon is on the 26th and then I'm to be at the hospital the 30th at 630am...I'm so ready I hope everything is smooth and I can quickly recover and be up walking and get back home... so excited for my life after surgery...also feel like it's going to be a great thing for my family I'll be out to be out with my kids more and encourage my husband more progress starts in the mind

Hi everyone, my surgery has been scheduled for 1/23/17. I'm so many ways I am excited. I have worked hard 4 this. I lost 11lbs by myself. But on the other hand I'm nervous about tha pain once I first wake up from anesthesia. N then after that my only concern would b, how would I look? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

How long did it take to recover and go back to work. I'm scheduled to have the gastric sleeve on Jan 30th and been told I will be out of work for 2 to 3 weeks. Did anyone take longer or shorter amount to go back to work Sent from my SM-G928V using the BariatricPal App

Hello yall! I am at the absolute beginning of my journey. I am 40, mother, wife and fat girl! My top weight was 298! Geez Louise that's alot! I currently weigh 296 not much better but hey I have a long road ahead. I have chosen VSG and have made my first appt with a Center for Excellence Bariatric facility here in town. I am looking for friends who are also at the beginning so we can be sleeved sisters that can support one another on this journey! I know the road will be long and rough but I know it will be worth it. Sent from my LG-H634 using the BariatricPal App

Does anyone have this insurance?

Day 5 ???? feeling satisfied. Then my job bought everyone pizza for lunch ????????????. Sent from my LGMS550 using the BariatricPal App

Started my two week Proteins liquid only diet two days ago, and my head has not stopped hurting!! I don't drink caffeine so that's not the problem, anybody else have this issue? And why to do Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Had pre-op bootcamp today. Xrays, bloodwork, education, etc. But when I came in I had a 5 lb weight gain and my left leg is swollen (normal for me) but my Water pills are not pulling Fluid like normal and I am not sure if it is due to lack of sleep. Since they gave me my surgery date, I cannot sleep but 10-20 minutes at a time. Going to see my pcp at 3...just frustrated. Sent from my SM-S920L using the BariatricPal App

i am waiting for my bypass surgery date. i recently read that 90% bypass patients end up in the hospital at one point due complications. is it true? i know complications can and do happen, but its still a scary statement. I am 31, my bmi is 41.8, h-5f 7in, i have pcos but otherwise no comorbidities. I wanted to have the sleeve but my surgeon told me that the bypass is a better option for me. he claims that 20% sleevers don't get the results they want and the bypass has better long term results. He says the risks are the same for both, its just half hour longer procedure. My surgeon has a lot of experience and has done over 1500 gastric bypass surgeries. So how come the sl…

Can you smoke nicotine free hookah after surgery? Sent from my LGMS550 using the BariatricPal App

Hey everyone, so I just got my surgery date. And I must admit I am very nervous and executed. Initially I had wanted to get the sleeve done but my surgeon insists that bypass is better for long term results. I am looking for long term results but the bypass procedure is a bit more invasive than the sleeve and that works my nerves. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi All. I am getting bypass tomorrow. I am a mixed bag of emotions today. Took the day off from work, mainly because I cannot concentrate on anything but my surgery. Also thought it would be a good idea to flit around my house getting loose ends wrapped up. I am excited to start on my journey to a healthier, more weight, body confident me! Wishing you all success and support on your journey. HB Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I got them both today!!! I was so nervous, but approval only took a week, thank goodness! Now I just have to find a way to keep myself occupied until my February 20th surgery date! I'm so excited!

I had some chicken 8 hours ago hadn't eaten since then. Just finished a whole pack of crackers. I can't do this again next time I'll make a Protein shake Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm 33 years old, 5' tall, and weighing in at 220. We submitted to insurance just waiting on my dates.

Good morning. Just wanted to share on how good this Protein bar . It has 20 gms of protein and 3 gms of sugar. It tastes really good . Purchased at GNC. Sent from my SM-J700T using the BariatricPal App

Just started my 90 day process. I'm just curious if anyone else is from kansas. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

I'm from upstate NY, Middletown.....anyone else from Orange County, NY?

Hey there. I'm a 29 year old female in the Coos Bay, Oregon area. I am looking for anyone who's had the surgery in my area that would be willing to share their experience. I have been researching the possibility for about a year now and finally found this app. Any advice? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thru it all, the hunger, throwing up, heartburn,fright & frustration i was down 28lbs @ 29 days post opp , from 294 to 266 (im 5'10") @ my check up yesterday, SLEEVERS, its not easy but there is light @ the end of the tunnel! I show my Bariatric Pals, the good bad & ugly, not just b4 & after pics, after im down 100lb, making it seem like this surgery is some magic pill, cuz its NOT!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I just got back from the initial seminar today. Sat down at work, and my bra busted (the clasp!). I find irony and humor in this... there's my sign that I'm making the right decision! Haha. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App