PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

Hey guys My name is Norman.. I'm 25 years of age and I'm starting my pre-op Bariatric surgery (sleeve) journey. My hospital where I'm having my surgery is the University of Pennsylvania Hospital.. My surgeon will be Dr. Noel Williams (head of department) and my first appointment is scheduled for 07/20/16, I attended an informational session yesterday and I say I'm about 90% sure I want the surgery. I'm currently 5 foot 9 and 390 Pounds with a BMI of 56.6 and though I don't look like it... many people say that.. I feel/am the biggest I ever was in my life!!! this is actually the second time I reached an astronomical weight.. at 17 I reached a high of 309 accompanied by…

Surgery is January 3rd and trying to hang in there with these liquids and Jello...Im dying on the inside. Is anyone else on liquids at the moment Samsumg GS5

Okay, so I called my insurance company to see if there are any requirements that I may need to do before surgery since I have been reading on this forum that a lot of insurance companies has requirements. So my insurance company told me that I have to do a 90 day supervised diet program before approval. Do anybody know what those 90 days consist of? and I also seen people have a list of things to do before the surgery is even scheduled.. is that what your surgeon wants or the insurance company?

Has anyone had the sleeve at the Green and Health Hospital in TJ? That's where I'm scheduled to have mine at the end of Jan through Ready 4 a Change. Thanks Sent from my LG-H811 using the BariatricPal App

I keep hearing that the purpose of the pre-op diet is to shrink/soften the liver, but I can't get a clear answer on how you know if your liver even needs this. My blood work all came back normal. I "only" weigh 222 pounds, with a BMI of 40. From what I can reason out, my liver is already softer and more pliable/movable than the liver of someone who weighed 300+ pounds for years, but have managed to lose 20 or 30 pounds with a pre-op diet. Sent from my Nexus 5X using the BariatricPal App

I'm planning to have my surgery in late January if approved by insurance. I live in Federal Way, WA.

Hey! I'm scheduled to be sleeved on Jan 16 (with mixed support from the people I love)! I'm supposed to start a liquid diet the day after tomorrow. I have mixed feelings. I know this is something I want, and that people's major regret is not doing it sooner, but I can't shake the feeling that things (portions, food choices, well-meaning friends' questions, drinking) will never be the same. I quit smoking years ago without mourning it, but the final cigarette was emotional. Seeking advice or words of wisdom or encouragement as I stop my bad habits, and l say goodbye to overeating, for the pre-sleeve liquid diet. Thanks!

Got my post op bookcase ready!!!

I just returned from my pre-op visit. My doctor does not do the liquid diet pre-op & no endoscopy will be done before surgery I just had blood work & chest X-ray . I do have to wash with hi-bcleanse which they provided. Any similar experiences ?? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Has anyone ever come out of surgery and been told they couldn't do the operation? It's one of my biggest fears and with surgery happening this Thursday, I'm so nervous. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello everyone! I am new to this and I'm in the process of completing all of my testing (blood work, cardiology clearance, psychological interview, nutritionist) for the Lapband. If all goes well, I will have a date set for January 2017. I am a little nervous because I've never been put to sleep before nor have I had surgery. How is it when people wake up from the procedure? Is the pain minimal and is there a large drop of weight the first month? Any advice would be so appreciated! Sent from my SM-N910T using the BariatricPal App

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Exactly 17 days til surgery I think I'm getting nervous now.... not backing out but I'm seriously nervous!!!! Did you get nervous before surgery? How nervous were you before surgery? When did you started to get nervous? And how did you fight it? Lol I can't sleep thinking about it!!!! Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas!!!! Bouncy Conyers

I'm so confused :confused5: I'm pre-op 12/6/11 very excited. I thought you could eat so very later at this early stage. I thought you had to measure and only eat 3 oz., and i hear people can not always get that down. You're eating small portions right?? And how about H20, are you able to drink 62 oz., thats something that will be hard for me. (above i meant to say little instead of later on 1rst line) Drinking all that water sip by sip and still getting it down. I don't, i might not understand everything. Any info and help anyone can explain to me would be so nice. :help: kathy

Hello Everyone! I am having my surgery on January 26th with Dr.Valenzuela at Mexico Bariatric center. Due to my weight. I have to be on a 6 week pre-op diet. I am just wondering if anyone has any advice in General. Or if anyone has had surgery with Dr.Valenzuela. Thanks !!! ???? Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

Anyone using Dr. Scott Stowers I have a date foe Dec 27 Sent from my SM-N910T using the BariatricPal App

I am happy to report that my surgery was yesterday and all went without event. As if yesterday afternoon I was walking around and going to the bathroom by myself. Feeling pretty good except just uncomfortable from hard bed and dry mouth. Feeling excited Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

With the Holiday's here and seeing different people I'm not getting very many good things said about surgery. I'm getting gastric sleeve Tuesday. All I've heard is you'll get to small, sick, there's so many problems you will have with it. I'm 5'5 and sw is 245. I keep hearing I don't need it. What do you guys think? Will this happen? Am I making wrong choice? Please help! Sent from my SM-G930R4 using the BariatricPal App

I bought Quest bars this week will I be able to eat them after surgery ? Sent from my N9132 using the BariatricPal App

My surgery is set for January 4th! I don't know how to feel!! I have already started my liquid diet! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Started a new job now I'm on the 90 day waiting list for sleeve what do I tell my boss I don't want to tell them I'm having weight loss surgery?? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey, my surgery was good. I had pain management issues initially but by day 1 post op the more I walked the better I felt. Today is post op 2 and I am going slow. Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App

I wanted to say hi and just say I am still enjoying friends and family while being careful about what and how much I am eating. I gave a month before my information goes to the insurance company. I would like 5 more lbs. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

so im feeling very scared today after reading some comments on here,im very anxious/nervous to tell my surgeon what a failue ive been. I am feeling very undeserving of this great opportunity ive been given..i cheated off and on during my 2 week full liquid diet (and i already have been diagnosed with a fatty liver) so im very very scared after driving 3 hours hes gna say nope no go. its making me sick to my stomach.... ahhhh

It's not that bad day 4 I can't believe I'm not hungry my surgery is Dec 28th I'm get s little nervous , 2017 here I come looking good and healthy Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I just started my liquid diet and I have been burping a lot. I know it's weird; but, is it normal? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Waiting for them to call me back. I am excited beyond belief, anxious but nerves are minimal. See Ya on the other side Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

So Leave it to me to put this out there in the VSG World... But I have to be honest and warn ppl. SO yesterday I had 2 appointments one with the Psychologist and a Upper GI. Well of course I was told to remove all piercings so I did before I left home. Well I was away for 5 hours, that's it!!! I've had my girls pierced for 2 years.... So why was it hard for me to put them back in when I got home. I mean it took hours but I love my piercings so I was determined to get them in before I went to sleep and they close completely! So to all my beautiful pierced ppl please learn from my mistake. Buy some plastic Jewelry to put in while having these types of procedures or I …

Hi, I will be paying for my VSG myself, but I had a EGD a couple of years ago and I have a hernia. Will insurance absorb some of the hospital costs if the hernia is repaired at the same time?

One year of preparing, jumping through loopholes my surgery date was set fire Jan 3rd. I had already started pre diet. Received a call yesterday telling me mine surgeon wasn't going to be available for the surgery. Therefore, they needed to postpone with no date set up for surgery. My mind was mentally in the game, ready and pumped. Now this. Any suggestions on how I can deal with this? I'm deflated and want to eat everything in site. HELP. How to deal? Sent from my SM-N910T using the BariatricPal App

I have to be at the hospital in 3 hours. I am nervous and excited. I am scared of complications the most. Pain I can tolerate but if something happens like having to be repeatedly stretched is my biggest fear. I just don't want any post op complication, dehydration, needing to be stretched, diarrhea. I hope I am sble to be home for Christmas. Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App

I received my 2 week preop diet and it includes (1) meal a day & (4) Protein shakes a day. *Protein *Starch & *Vegetable My question...Does everyone have a 2 week full liquid diet? or You are able to eat a meal during your pre-op? Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

What do anyone do when they eat something and there belly fill like it on fire Sent from my RCT6773W22B using the BariatricPal App

Hello everyone, I'm projected to get sleeved in the Spring. I'm really excited about that. Although I will inquire with my physician, I thought I'd ask...can you take weight loss supplements prior to operation? I was thinking about getting on Phentermine to help with some some weight loss until surgery. If anyone have any insight on this please share. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey everyone!! Just wanted to know if anyone had a list of what they had for the 2 week liquid diet? Sent from my LG-D850 using the BariatricPal App

Hi my name is Rebecca and I'm new here. I started this weight loss journey in August and now have a surgery date for January 25th. ..I am very very excited to be starting a new and healthier lifestyle but I have to admit that now that I have a date I'm actually kinda scared. If I allow myself to think about it or read articles I actually become physically ill. My anxiety reaches the point of panic attacks and it's hard for me to focus. ..I guess I'm wondering if anyone else has felt this way and if so how do you handle it? Thanks so much for listening Becca

Today marks three weeks since my surgery and I am down 40 pounds from my heaviest weight before surgery. I feel great! I haven't had any problems whatsoever. Looking forward to next week when I can start adding back foods. The soft foods stage is kinda limiting just like the liquid stage. There is only so much you can have. I have found a few new recipes that I want to try so I'll have something special for Christmas while everyone else gets to eat good stuff. Pinterest has been a big help with new recipes and stuff I want to try when I can add chicken and hamburger back to my diet. Feels good to be on the losers bench and being successful. Sent from my iPhone usin…

I just learned I have H pylori so I have to take 2 antibiotics and an acid reducer. 8 pills a day! Feeling a little queasy after the first dose. I had no symptoms, they found it while doing the EGD. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I asked my insurance plan to send me the details on the requirements for bariatric services because over the phone, all they told me was that I needed to be enrolled in a 3 month weight loss program but the details said more then that. I have 12 things to check off on. Can I start going to some of these other doctors to get clearance before my consultation with the surgeon? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Surgery is tomorrow @ 1:15pm. I can't shake the feeling I've forgotten something important to prep for! But it's almost here!!! aaahhhhhhhhhhhhhh Sent from my electric toaster using the BariatricPal App.

I've started my pre-op diet already, and it hasn't been too bad so far. My surgery is 12/27- 5days away. As of recent, the diet is making it so hard being around my family, I've already skipped a couple Christmas Parties because I don't want to cheat. The house is full of relatives that are staying until the 26th. Everything smells better and the baking is killing me lol. I'm trying to hide away with my protien shake but the smells are everywhere. I'm trying to find will power so I don't have to hide away from away from everyone. Any tips? Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

So the only preop requirement I have is a Liquid diet starting noon the day before surgery. The anesthesiaologist told me no alcohol 3 days before surgery. So wondering what other folks thoughts are on this. I've done fine on all my preop prep and lost more weight than was required.

I am on my liquid diet for 10 days surgery is 12/23/16. I haven't even lost 5 pounds since starting and I am hungry. Just frustrated and discouraged. Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App

Hi any pointers on how to start my journey. I have been approved now I have to figure out a date for surgery ,passport,flights for March. Sent from my SM-T230NU using the BariatricPal App

I started my journey in June of this year. I decided to see Dr. Macik at Northside from a coworkers referral. Looking to see who also used him as their surgeon. I got notice that insurance was approved and the date has been placed on the schedule for Dec 28 2016. Who else In GA going thru Dr. MACIK.... Let's uplift eachother and give advice for those who have already gone thru it. I just joined last night and so far this has helped easy my mixed emotions. Speak up Ga... Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

Hello to all, I'm hoping to be sleeved in January and wanted to know if there are any other sleepers being sleeved around that time who wanted a support buddy. I'm 23, will be 24 on christmas day. I was looking for someone who would want to meal plan together once and let to to eat solids and work out together Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

I am so excited. I check in at 7:15am and my surgery is at 9:20am. I am beyond nervous and having some doubts but I think it's all normal because I'm 100% ready. I'm a little mad because for the past couple mornings I've woken up with a sore throat and a stuffy nose (because the air is so dry) so hopefully that is not enough to cancel me. I would be devastated because this is the only time of the year I can. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Started my liquid diet yesterday and was so excited to find out i can still eat vegies lol. The no salt might kill me at the end of two weeks but its so worth it. 13 days until my surgury! Im so excited and nervous! Anyone else a jan surgery ?

My surgeons office just called me. I was denied. She said she has never experienced this before with my insurance plan. They gave two baloney reasons First that my blood pressure needs to be higher even though I'm on medication??? WTH does that even mean?? They want to see a constant of 140 over (I don't remember the number) while trying to be controlled Second. I have not lost enough weight. I'm down to 199 if I get any lower I will now qualify. I started loosing weight on my own at 245 lbs. I originally went to the bariatric center to get help with medication weight loss. That was when I found out I had high blood pressure and the dr said definitely no she wo…

I just started the process. I'm down to my lady nutritionist appointment. I scheduled my psych eval and should be doing my labs in the beginning of January. The doctor said my surgery could be mid February. I can't wait. I'm nervous but at the same very excited. I'm ready! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App