PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

What do they ask or say in this part ? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello to everyone & happy New Years. I'm wondering if everyone that has Aetna insurance has to go through 4 months of nutrition, gym 3x a week, psych clearance, & upper GI before even getting a surgery date? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I can not believe that my paper work was submitted on Friday 12/30 and today 1/3 I was approved. I am so excited and anxious I don't know what to do. I am scared bur I worked hard for this so I will get over it lol Sent from my SM-G928V using the BariatricPal App

Surgery tomorrow morning, showtime 615 in OKC. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using the BariatricPal App

So is it normal to gain weight during the process? I start the liver reduction diet on Monday, January 9 and VSG is on January 23, 2017. Sent from my SM-G930T using the BariatricPal App

So I have been back and forth from making the decision on if I should have the Sleeve or the Roux Y Gastric Bypass surgery. Finally after much debating and interviewing family and friends who have had one or the other I made the choice. My surgery is/was set for Feb 6 for the Sleeve but I am going to call them tomorrow to change my procedure. I also found that my surgeon has been a pro and has had way more experience with the RYG Bypass even having it done himself. So I am hoping that this doesn't change my surgery date and that my insurance (that actually sucks because it rolled over Jan 1 vs August like I was told) will cover it and etc... I am thanking all …

On paper I have all 6 required physician visits but I noticed my doctor doesn't take the best notes . Do you think the insurance taken into consideration that that is not my fault? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My appointment for my EGD had to be rescheduled.... Now the earliest appointment unless someone cancel is January 11th : ( I'm mad but a week or two difference really isn't a big deal I guess I'll enjoy the holidays (slightly I got Goals) and buckle down after New Years!

Hi Im Melissa 28 years old. I have been feeing kinda down lately about my weight, miscarriage just in general. Does anyone know of any good therapist or psychiatrist. I been looking for one but google reviews are not always reliable. Thanks Sincerely, Melissa FutureFitGirl

Tomorrow night is my sleep study, followed by my 3rd visit to the surgeon Monday, and my first nutrition consult Tuesday. I've already got my pulmonary clearance, and 3 required bariatric support group meetings under my belt. [emoji4] I'm almost halfway there and finally feeling like I'm moving in the right direction!

Surgery date finally set for January 23rd!!! Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

I have my final weight in on Jan 30th! I can not wait for all these appointments Ronnie done and to get an approval from my insurance! I have my Behavioral Evaluation (psych evaluation) tomorrow and I am nervous for some reason. Anybody else feel this way? What kind of question were asked? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So last night I was snuggling up to hubby and he turned away slightly... I asked him what's wrong and he said softly, "Maybe you should brush your teeth." But I just had. I said eagerly, "Do I have bad breath?" He hesitated and then said, "Yes, it's pretty awful but I didn't want to say anything coz I love you." I said "But that's WONDERFUL news. Sooo exciting!" He looked at me like I was crazy (maybe I am) I explained that I had been worried that I was doing something wrong because I don't feel lethargic, hungry, no headaches and only mild tummy pains (since horrible tummy pains and nausea on Day 3 - I'm now day 6 Optifast). He then said it had been "a bit off…

So in the beginning my husband was hesitant about being on board with me having the surgery. But after meeting with my surgeon he felt better about it. My mom was on board my father not so much. But the one thing my sisters, cousins and friends all keep saying the same thing. " You don't need surgery. You are not that big. You just need Will Power" blah blah blah... I have a BMI of 39, hbp, sleep apnea, PCOS, rheumatoid arthritis in my lower back from my surgeries (2 to be exact) and of course Fibromyalgia! I just turned 40 years old!!! I have a family history of diabetes and obesity.... Trying to explain to them that doctors don't just perform the surgery because I …

I'm new to all of this. Have Humana ins. with a bmi of 33.9 and weigh 203 currently but have high blood pressure, prediabetes, non alcoholic fatty liver disease, severe GERD and I could go on and on. Not sure if primary will approve with letter or insurance will approve? Also, I've been going to a dr. supervised weight loss clinic for a year and only lost 26 lbs plus gained 8 back. Now down again slightly. It is very frustrating. Will this count as my 3-6 months weight loss trial? Any experience with these issues? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello, so I've started smoking weed to combat my borderline personality disorder and wanted to know if they test for weed preop...I literally just started and haven't smoked much but I wanted to know the chances of it hindering me getting my sleeve done. I'm still in the process of getting worry thing ready to be sent over to my insurance for approval...no date has been set yet. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

How many times do you see each dr?? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm on day 2 of my pre op lover shrinking diet (Protein shakes, broth Jello and some veggies permitted) and I have never been so hungry in my life. I can barely function. I hope my family forgives me for what a bitch I am. How did you all get through it? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Ha ha ha my iPhone turned "liver" To "lover" but it may shrink that too... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My surgery date is the 10th and my preop testing is on the 6th... I woke up with a stuffy nose and watery eyes. Not sick just congested. Does anyone know what they scan for so i can take something for this. Ive came so far and i dont want to be stopped for a stuffed nose! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App

I am on the liquid pre op diet. I know I can have low sodium broth but can I also have low sodium tomato Soup? Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

Hi everyone! I'm 3 months into my gsv surgery journey and wanted to know if anyone has any advice for this stage? My surgery will be sometime in April/May. Sent from my ALCATEL A564C using the BariatricPal App

I need to order my protien powder, Meal Replacements and Vitamins from Amazon. Can you help me out with which brand is good and not hard on the stomach? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I finished my Kaiser Permanente options classes, did all the lab and x-rays. I went to meet my surgeon on Thursday and he is pushing for roux en y because I have GERD. Anyone else have this happen to them? I didn't realize acid reflex was a big issue for getting the sleeve. any input would be greatly appreciated.

Can anyone tell me why prior to surgery I was so adamant on trying to get approved for surgery. Now that my surgery is less than 4 days away.. I am so nervous I'm questioning everything now. It does not help either when you have people in your ear telling you, you need to think about what you're doing, or telling you NOT to do it!!! All these emotions..these negative people around me. How do i retrain my thoughts? Tell the negative Nancy's to stop....???? Any advice would be helpful. Thanks everyone. Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

So I started my Preop diet yesterday, (still waiting on an actual date) I drink about 40 Oz Water yesterday and started to notice my urine was pale yellow by the end of the day...today I drink 48 Oz before having to "go" and noticed my urine was damn near translucent...I just drink my last 20 Oz for the day...my question is, is that healthy??? Especially for the second day of preop? I'm not really a big drinker of water so it's a big shock to me. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Nervous, anxious, excited,stressed, sad,depressed,happy...I am every single one of those emotions right now and my stomach is in knots. I go in the hospital tomorrow at 12:30 pm for my Sleeve procedure, and I didnt think this day would ever come. Nervous- Im nervous cause i hate medical facilities and surgeries, I have had quite a few and i always get butterflies the day before and the day of the procedure. Anxious- cause I just cant wait to just get this over with already, all the preparation and tests and reasoning with myself as to why I need to do it, I just want to be done with it already and move on. Excited- I was looking at pictures from when I was down to a…

Hello all! today I started my liquid diet... surgery scheduled for the 20th . I think this will be a challenge... just feeling weird... but sticking with the program! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey Everyone! I should be getting my surgery in a couple months. I was just wondering what are the best/cheapest Protein supplements to get. And where to get them at? From Shakes/Powders/Bars Id Love To Here Everyone's! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So I've been thinking I'll borrow from my 401k to pay for VSG. Now I'm thinking if I cash out the amount I need, I can itemize at tax time and claim the surgery as a deduction. Has anyone had any experience in this? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I don't plan on telling a soul. Not even my mom except maybe to say I'm going to Mexico for the weekend and to check up on me. Any vets who went the same route? How did you deal with questions? Any pre-op folks deciding to keep it to themselves?

Hi everyone, I had lapband surgery in 2009, and then it was removed in 2012. I had a huge issue with my gallbladder, which caused pancreatitis. I was in the hospital for a week, and also had been having complications with my band. The doctor at the time recommended that we take my band out, and do a revision. I feel like such a baby, I didn't feel like I was ready for a revision. I wish now I had done it. Fast forward to 2017, and I have gained all the weight back I lost with my band. I turn 41 this month and have mild hypertension. I can't seem to get the weight off, I will do really well for a bit, and then gain it all back again. I remember when I had my …

My first thing I can't wait for (of course outside of healing from surgery and all like that) is to post my before and after pictures...I really can't wait progress starts in the mind

I received my surgery date of 9/22. Excited, its becoming real! Sent from my SM-G930P using the BariatricPal App

Hello all!! Well my date is fast approaching (Dec. 6th) . I'm starting to wonder if having a surgery pal might be helpful to anyone or for myself. It appears that the change is going to be both physically and emotionally taxing, so I figure it wouldn't hurt to have someone available who relates step by step. We can swap some diet stages recipes... Maybe even be a workout partner in the near future. Anyone else have a date set early December? Are you in the ATL Georgia area? I would love to find a surgery buddy!!! Hope to hear from you soon. Sent from Dee~Dee via BariatricPal

Has anyone been approved for the sleeve under this insurance. My surgery is scheduled for 1/11/17. I haven't heard from insurance yet. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi all, My name is Misty and I'm new to the app. I am 38 and 260 lbs I have not been overweight my entire life but the weight came on after a full hysterectomy in my 20's. I made an appointment to meet with a surgeon which I did on 12/8. The office had already verified my insurance didn't require a supervised diet or waiting period. Since then I have gotten all of the requirements to the surgeons office. They don't keep me updated...I'm very confused. When I seen the surgeon he asked what procedure I was interested in, I told him the sleeve and he asked why. I had told him I thought risks and downtime was minimal with the sleeve. He told me that was not the case and he …

I'm from St. Louis area. My insurance paperwork was sent on December 6th. Have had all pre-testing, psychological, dietician class, letters from physicians stating necessity, had EGD Scope on 12/15. Curious, how long does it take for approval from insurance company ? My BMI is 63. Have been on this roller coaster for too long. I'm a paramedic and need this to save myself. Thanks in advance for any replies. Sent from my SM-G930P using the BariatricPal App

What Protein powder do you all like. Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

Jan 17???????????????? 10 days after my birthday. Happy birthday to me! ???????????? Sent from my Y538 using the BariatricPal App

Hey! I'm new to the app and due for surgery in around 8 weeks. Trying to get everything together for post op but really struggling with which Protein to get? I see most people across the pond tend to go with Premier Protein, but that's not available over here. So what are our options? Sent from my SM-G920F using the BariatricPal App

Pretty excited. Surgery is at 5pm today...so thirsty!! Forget food I just want some water! Mmmmm Water....... oh anyways! Everything happened so fast I didn't get a chance to get nervous but I sure am now!! Loved the threads with wish I had known... ok going in!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So excited . I have 3 1/2 weeks b4 my surgery. What a great way to the start New Year with the New Me. It's been a journey but I'm looking forward to the changes . I got this!!!! Sent from my SM-J700T using the BariatricPal App

Now that we are in the new year, I am officially counting down the days until my surgery! I have all of my pre-op tests done, and the only thing left for me to do is have my final pre-op appointment with my surgeon on January 5. When I spoke with my surgeon's nurse last week, she said I will be on a liquid diet for one week pre-op, and clear liquids one day before the actual surgery. She also said that I will have my surgery on Tuesday, January 17, and I will be required to stay in the hospital for 2 nights, so I will be released to come home on Thursday. As much as I would love to come home quickly, I am kind of happy that I will be staying for a few days in order to ma…

I was all prepped, rolled into or, I was given a dose of a common routine antibiotic called ancef, seconds later i was vomiting, my entire body was brought red and burning, my tongue and throat swelled up and couldn't breathe. As far as I knew I was not allergic to any meds, now I know different. It was the scariest thing I've ever been through. My surgery is rescheduled for the 28th, with no antibiotics. Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

I have severe hip arthritis and have been referred to Bariatric Surgeon because I can not loose enough weight for safe surgery. 62 yr old female, now on a walker. Sent from my SM-T210R using the BariatricPal App

I don't know why I google Gastric sleeve complications and I started to panic when I started reading everything that can go wrong. :/ my surgery is Jan 12 2017 and I'm starting to want to call it off. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm so ready to be a "loser"! Good luck to everyone. I would love to somehow get a group going. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So I've stated my preop diet in hopes of having a January 14th date...I need to call tomorrow and schedule. Well I'm allowed one meal a day...and suggestions??? Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Did anyone smoke before beginning the process prior to surgery? Did your doctor test you prior to surgery to make sure your system was clear? If so, when exactly did they test you and how does it work? I'm trying to quit, but I've had a few slip ups. I don't want to ruin this process! T.I.A. Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

Good morning! Happy New Year!!!! I was wondering if you all could give me some suggestions of a good Protein shake that doesn't have an awful taste! Thank you Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App