PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

I got day for December 27. At the beginning of this process I just knew it was going to be long and hard but look at me I picked the perfect surgeon to do this for me I didn't have to do anything but show up at the appointments that they made for me. I am soooooooooo happy. I started back in September Sent from my SM-N910T using the BariatricPal App

So I finally made up my mind and I'm going to have the gastric bypass my question is anyone that had it done has any symptoms like constant nausea,or any stomach issues I should be concerned about ?Any information would be great for me .Thank you . Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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Hi! Today was the first day of my liquid diet. Surgery scheduled for 12/19! HELP! How do I get past this? It is hard & tempting... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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Anyone required to buy preop shakes from surgeon's office?? My surgeon wants me to buy there shakes for my 2 week liquid diet that will cost $100!? I think that is crazy. Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

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Okay so I had another sleep medicine appointment today, and they saying I still don't have enough data (35 days of data out of 42days since last appointment) again on this machine so they went ahead and have me another machine (two) plus another appointment in January. I have had this sleep machine since April and this is the only thing that is holding me up from getting a date for surgery. I have explain to them time after time that I have 3 small kids (twins) at home and I don't always remember to use my machine when I'm trying to sleep when they sleep. Then on top of that they have kept canceling my following up appointments with Sleep and then give me other dates…

I'm finishing up my first day of my pre-op diet. So far, pretty decent. Yes, my stomach is acting like it hasn't eaten in forever, but I know it's getting more than enough. I have had some short temper moments, to be sure. And I have looked for ways to eat something that isn't 'that bad'. But, other than one cough drop, I have adhered to my plan. I know it will get easier each day I'm on it. Day 2 here I come!! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Good evening! I currently have health first which requires a 6 month weight management .... Is it true Metro plus is only 3 months?? Can I switch insurance companies or do I have to start all over in my process when I switch? Thanks ❤

Any advice for those going into surgery? I am heading to the hospital tomorrow at 5. Just wanted to get any and all advice from those that have been through this. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have so many things going through my mind. Having this surgery is mentally time consuming. It is honestly all I think about. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have been approve now just waiting on a day.

Hi just joined, i am having a sleeve in the UK in Kent on 13th January just wanted to say hi and hope to get to know some of you.

Hi everyone! This is my first time posting and I was curious about whether or not anyone here started their Pre-Op diet and became nauseous the first day? This is my first day and I've had low blood sugar symptoms and I even threw up this morning? Did the diet do this to anyone else? How long did it last? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello everyone! I'm new here and started my journey a few months ago after researching and meeting with a surgeon. I'm about 4/6 months of my mandatory diet/weigh in for my insurance. I've kept on track with everything and dumb of me I forgot my birth control this past week. My husband and I did sleep together and I'm now worried about pregnancy stopping my progress. Has anyone become pregnant before having VSG surgery? If so, is there a certain amount of time you have to wait afterwards to have the surgery? And lastly, did your insurance require you to re-do your 6 month pre-op supervised diet? Thank you for you help. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricP…

So I meet the surgeon today. I'm nervous for some reason. I'm not really sure what the appointment is though. General meeting? A time to ask questions? Assessment? At this time, my appointment for psych eval, and with the nutritionist is not until the end of the month, and I'm still waiting for the endoscopy appointment. I have a follow up with the nurse practitioner at the end of January, where I get weighed and see if I've made that 12 lb loss to get a date for surgery. I'm really hoping he tells me what the pre-op diet is, even if it doesn't start under just before surgery. I also don't have a long list of questions to ask if I get a chance to ask him. I feel unpre…

This is the very beginning of my journey. I have done a lot of research, and I am positive can do this. What do you wish you knew before you had the surgery? Are there any questions I should ask? Thank you ahead of time! Shannon Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

I'm nervous and excited all at the same time lol what can I expect? How long does it typically take?

Hello not really sure how this site works but I will give it a try. So I have had my consult done and I guess I have everything else to do. So if there is anyone who wants to fill me in with what to expect or just be support that would be great.

I'm scheduled for my sleeve on Friday 12/16/2016 and I'm so excited. Thought I'd share the excitement of being able to see my feet, feel my kneecaps, and finally have a neck soon! LOL. What have you looked forward to pre/post-op your surgeries?

Gonna go to the seminar January 9 2017 Kaiser Sunset. I was going to go Thursday the 15th but I have Star Wars tickets got my priorities right. Can't wait. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Can anyone tell me when they got tested for smoking before the surgery. I am struggling and dont want to screw up and not get my surgery. I have had so much going on the last cpl months and this is all so stressful enough just having a major surgery. Now im 3 weeks before my sugery and i had quit but backslid. If anyone feels like sharing or has any advise i could use it right about now

Your best wishes & prayers allowed Sent from the UK

Hi guys. I've been on my pre-op liquid diet since 12/6 and been getting some killer nausea. I almost had to get off the bus to work to hork. :/ It's highly unpleasant! Discover anyone else experience this during their pre-op diet? And does anyone have any suggestions? For reference, my pre-op diet allows no solid food whatsoever. A typical day is coffee w/protein powder, a sugar free Jello, soy milk w/protein powder, broth, then some Protein sugar free jello. Sent from my electric toaster using the BariatricPal App.

How much has everyone lost in their Pre-Op visits? My doctor didn't give me a specific amount that I needed to lose for surgery to occur. Just that I needed to try and lose weight. I'm about 5'8 and my starting weight was 330 pounds, but I lost about 15 pounds before my visits started. My weight at my visits has been the following: Visit 1: 314.6 Visit 2: 309.4 Visit 3: 308.4 Visit 4: 307.2 Visit 5: 301.3 Visit 6 is this week. I'm just super paranoid that I haven't lost enough weight compared to others. I haven't gained at all - but still I'm just kinda hoping that I get approved without any issues.

Hi guys, Just wondering if there are any sleevers out there having or had surgery done weighing 200lbs and if so, did you lose much from it? I'm so so scared. I've read loads of good stories on here thank God, but the very few people I have told are really against my decision. My husband is half and half about it. He is paying for my surgery but he is ready to bail at any given moment due to outside influences. I've battled with my weight my whole entire life. Even at the age of 6 I weighed 8 stone. (112lbs) this is the smallest I've been in my whole adult life, but it's coming back and fast!! So I feel this is my last attempt at making myself happy. I know weight l…

Hey everybody! So, I get sleeved tomorrow (Monday Dec. 12) and I'm starting to feel extremely anxious and almost nauseous. Is this normal? Reading a lot of the forums and posts, everyone seems to be excited, but I'm just scared. My surgeon hasn't had me do a 2 week pre-op diet, and I just feel so so scared to go under. Can anyone share their experiences with pain and waking up or just general advice? Thanks

So I am almost to my surgery date, 10/25, but I am also starting to wonder if this is the right thing to do. I have lost weight before successfully (over 80 pounds three different times), but unfortunately it had always found me again. I am very self disciplined most times but when I go into maintenance mode, I slip. I love to cook, grew up on a farm with a mom who was an amazing cook who taught me well. . I don't want to put myself through this for nothing. How do you keep the weight off long term? It terrifies me to think of doing this for nothing. In 2014, I lost 88 pounds doing weight watchers and exercising like crazy. I would workout 4 hours a day and th…

So after meeting with my surgeon I'm now required to do 6 months of nut classes as well as pysch,cardio, pulmonary and all which ones should I make a priority first? Being as though its going to take 6 months regardless.? Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

My surgery is Dec 14th. I am drinking Premier shakes now and will switch to Clear liquids Sunday. Sent from my LGMS631 using the BariatricPal App

Ok people, let's talk Protein shakes. Which do you love, which do you hate & why? I'm pre-op and saw my surgeon today. I've gained and he wants me to start drinking Protein Shakes now to help me lose but I have no idea where to start. Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App

Six weeks seems like a lifetime. All kinds of feelings are running through my mind. Worried I will lose my hair as I have heard dozens of times Good thing out of all this no more high blood pressure medicine and weight loss pills. Vitamins I will have to take for the rest of my life I have no problem with Was taking 2 BP medications and metformin because I was pre diabetic. Now it's one BP med no metformin diet pill (xenical) and my Multivitamin which I take anyway. I go for my pre op meeting tomorrow and meet with the surgeon wednesday. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

This day cannot get here soon enough. I look at pictures and cry. I don't even recognize the woman in the photo. I want my life back. I put myself on a 2 week pre-pre-op Diet. Lean meats and vegetables. I start my liquid diet the day after Christmas. I am literally counting down the days. Sent from my Z963VL using the BariatricPal App

I'm pre op so I'm enjoying being able to drink full bottles of Water at a time. I know once I have surgery it will be sip sip sip. But with all this water 64+ oz. I have to pee every 15 minutes. I've seen where some people have as much as 80+ oz a day. I don't think I could ever do that. Will my bladder give me a break? Sent from my Y538 using the BariatricPal App

I wanted any suggestions. I'm a big soda drinker and I can only drink so much plain water I was looking for teas that are natural and taste good. I was looking at skinny bunny tea or the republic of teas . Have anyone try any of these or is there a kind you prefer?

Hello from Chicago, 38 year old mother of 3. I feel like I am the biggest person after reading all the post, which they are very helpful and now I don't feel like I am alone. I started this journey in April, but through my insurance United Healthcare. I have to be on a 6 month weight loss program. I started at 444lbs (prob the only place I will be totally honest on that) since then I am currently 379lbs as of this morning. I have done really well on my own. I haven't told people other then my husband and sister, I don't want people's opinions either way. I picked November 23rd cuz I am not a fan of thanksgiving and I don't have to go my mother n laws house this year, wooh…

I can't believe it happened so fast! I just need a psych eval and a blood test and I will fulfill everything I need to have done before surgery. I'm scheduled for December 13th - leaving me time to heal before the holidays - but, unfortunately or perhaps fortunately, down to liquids only for Christmas. It will all be worth it!

Today is here. Holy moly can't believe it. Hopefully things go GREAT!!! . Tara Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I decided to do the gastric sleeve about 2 years ago but couldn't follow through with it because we had a child. Now I am having my surgery on Dec 14th and he is causing me more stress than anything. It's not just arguing it's now physical. I don't even know if I am driving myself to the hospital or what's going on with our 3 kids. He just plays these games. Any advice on what I should do? I have no family and really no friends since I just moved to where I am 18 months ago.

I am going in for my initial surgeon and nutritionist consultant on December 22nd. I'm assuming after these appointments that I am going to be put on a more restrictive diet that I will continue on until a post-op diet. Could anyone share with me what to expect? I'd like to start meal planning ahead of time. Thanks!

Abnormality shown on stress test now I need nuclear stress test done. Anyone experience this?? What happens next if that's abnormal? Will I not be cleared for surgery? :'( I'm sad now... Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

I'm on day 10 of my two week pre-op diet and yes, I know I'm in the final stretch. I have my surgery Friday. How is everyone doing with the carb cravings? Mine are insane! I literally dream of bread! Any ideas on what to do? I get all my Protein in every day. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Has anyone ever started the process and delayed a few months before completing? I'm wondering if that would even be possible, as of now I'm half way through yhe required 6 week lifestyles change class, up to date on appointments, my next exercise apt isn't even until march 1 so it's not like they can even schedule me until then (which suks because I thought I'd be getting surgery in Jan) Anyway. Do you think I'd have to restart the whole process if I waited a couple months? happy Llama sad Llama... big fat mama Llama.

Has anyone heard of anyone getting denied for surgery because they do not have any other issues like diabetes or sleep apnea? I have heard of some insurance companies denying someone because they do not have any other issues besides being overweight. My BMI is 42 and I do not have any other health issues. I have Tricare and I'm concerned they may not approve me for those reasons. Thanks in advance Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

First, let me preface this by saying that this post is only meant for positive tips, suggestions, and encouragement for those who are seriously interested in helping each other come up with ideas that is a concern on everyone's mind. It is not meant to be a post for negativity or criticism. I'm not trying to offend anyone. I just don't arguments about whether we should or should not worry about saggy skin. So, if I'm being honest with everyone, like many of you, I worry about how my skin is going to look after surgery. I know my numbers are going to look better after surgery, but what I worry about most is the skin. For myself, being in the health field, I know …

I'm wondering how do you guys handle feeding your family as you are on the liquid or soft food diet? How do u stay away from the food you feed them? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I would love to have a support buddy!! Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

helloooo was wondering if everybody had to lose weight before their surgery date . my date is already set and so far no one has stated that i need to lose a certain amount . am i the only one ?

So I have a question, my surgery is December 20th, and I know the incisions will be on the upper half of my stomach and hen in the middle and such. Did anyone ever have trouble with bras? Or do you know of any solutions to be had with them? I bought a Bralette that wouldn't be as much pressure on that area but I didn't know if anyone had a better solution! Thanks! ❤️️ Bariatric Barbie Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App