PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

Got these cook books today, I know they are for after surgery but thought I'd share for those of us who haven't had it yet to be prepared. I've gone through all the books and they have great recipes! Hundreds of recipes between the 2 books and they tell you step by step and how much of everything you need, they even already list the macros for you so you know the nutrition of everything as long as you follow the serving portion in the books you will know exactly what calories, Protein, fat, carbs, etc it has and in "eating well after weight loss surgery" every meal in that book can be made no matter what stage you are in after surgery, wether you are in purée or finally a…

So I'm going to rant a little lmao okay so this year have been hell I called of a an engagement I was in for 5 years . Car broke down. Like everything possible that could hit me have like im so freaking happy to see I made it this freaking far like really I could scream lol.well Other than my norm Life I have lost 56 pds without my surgery just following dietitian Rules .Feel so great ????Rant over life can kick ya ass but don't allow it too Fight Back moral of my rant ???????????? Sent from my Z981 using the BariatricPal App

Hi Everyone, I will be having bypass December 2016. Who else is having surgery in December?

this liquid diet is hard. i had a mental breakdown earlier. this process is very mental. im hoping to stay strong! food is such a challenge tho. the supermarket & commercials (on tv) are all around promoting JUNK & unhealthy foods! besides, its TOO expensive to eat healthy. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I started at 376, I am now 335 and my surgeon is requiring that I lose six more over Thanksgiving for a Dec 1 appt, and at least ten more during the two week diet or he will cancel surgery. I have already spent 30K on fulfilling his requirements so I can't stop now. The surgery will be another 19K. I have been working towards this since February and have been struggling. I inspect food service facilities all day every work day. I have gotten the "you must not want this enough" and my day is ruled by the scale (am required to weigh daily) and I get so stressed out over it all. Reading through here it seems most at my weight aren't required to lose this much. I am self pay …

My pre/op diet is killing me. My head is pounding and I'm sooo hungry. First day I did mess up and had a salad. Fml. I wish this liquid diet would just be over. Is it Monday yet? HELP Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Had my surgeon meeting today. April 17th!!!!!!! He said that I could expect to lose between 50% and 70% of my excess body weight. I forgot to ask him.....is that my weight the day of surgery or from the beginning? I'm down 16 pounds in 2 months, hoping to lose 50 before April. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

so im scheduled for surgery oct 17th. i quit smoking with chantix about a year and a half ago but in the recent 2 months ive been thru some really rough stuff and started smoking again. im finding it extremely hard to stop again and i have my pre op appt on wednesday! does anyone know if ill be denied if i stop smoking only 3 days before my pre op appt??? my dr never said anything about not smoking and in none of the literature i have says you cant smoke but when i come on this forum i see people talking about it. im scared ive ruined my chances Sent from my LGUS991 using the BariatricPal App

I'm 28 surgery date is Dec 23,2016 and I live in Steilacoom, WA.. Would love to have someone to talk and learn together in this process.. I also have pcos.. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Waiting to go back for my RNY surgery. Can't wait to start my new life on the losers bench! Will update as soon as I can. All prayers appreciated. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am so anxious thinking the answer. My journey so far is so good. Sent from my Z981 using the BariatricPal App My name is Mile Sent from my Z981 using the BariatricPal App

Ok I am feeling dumb. Do I need to meet the whole deductible for the year in order for them to cover my surgery? Will I be responsible to pay the first 11,000 which is my yearly deductible,or will I just need to cover my regular copays? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Okay so I went to the dr Wednesday dec 6th I wrote him a letter with everything that I have tryed and diets, apps ,and gyms. I put skinny pictures of me and now weight pics of me. He knows I have tryed everything under the sun and he thinks it's time, he told me to go to a seminar which I just enrolled and it's dec 15th in Knoxville TN and then after that one see him and he will do the referral letter to the surgeon and they will make apt for me. I'm 5'11 and weight 246 my bmi is 34.5 I know I have to be 35 and 1 or more health issues I have asthma, siatic nerve issues in back and knee problems but I heard that wasn't going to count my dr said that he can make it happen …

Hi folks! So I'm officially on board the surgery train! I meet with my doctor for the first time at the end of the month, but I've begun nutritional courses already. I went into my first nutrition class thinking I was perfect and knew it all. Well, while it was mostly true (HAH!), I did learn some nasty truths about myself. I went in knowing how to eat healthy, read a label, drink tons of Water and not drink coffee. I already exercise regularly. So when it came time to set some goals between class 1 and class 2 (coming up in a few weeks), I opted to learn HOW to eat. That's the one that requires you to slow down. Eat over the course of 30 minutes, chew heavily, do…

Hey everyone I'm excited to back on this journey again. I had started the process last year in California but ended up moving to Washington state. Now I have a 6 month pre op diet to follow and I'm about half way done. I will be having my surgery at the UW in Seattle and I have UHC. Anyone else in WA having surgery around that time? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So this is my first post. I've been researching and contemplating bariatric surgery for a few years now, but it's only recently that I decided to put my foot on the road and start the journey. A little background: I'm a 38 year old woman, 3 kids, and husband, cat mom (hoping to bring in a dog soon too, hehe) I've been overweight all my life. All 3 pregnancies were with gestational diabetes, but I managed without meds, and that has been the only time I've ever lost significant weight. Actually, prior to my first pregnancy, I cut out soda, and stopped relying on hamburger helper/boxed meals for dinner, and went from 255 to about 230. My weight over the years has fluctuat…

Ok...I asked my Surgeon's office if there was anything I needed to complete to expedite the process (self pay)...before I meet my surgeon. They told me I can work on these in advance. So, how do you go about this without a script or referral from the Dr? They said my insurance should cover the list below. -Blood Work (CBC, CMP, TSH, LIPID PANEL, & A1C) -Psychological Evaluation -Nutritional Evaluation (Done here for $50) -Gallbladder Ultrasound (If not removed already) -EKG Mary Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Has anyone else had the sleeve surgery and gone home the same day? I have been seeing a surgeon that has an excellent cash price and finally got my surgery scheduled. But now I find out that I'm expected to go home the same day. I have never heard of this. This surgeon comes highly recommended and I've seen several on this app that use him. Will I be ok to go home after just having sleeve surgery?

I'm curious what the Pre-op diet will look like and how long before surgery will I need to start? I had my very first appointment with the patient navigator today and officially start my journey next Tuesday! Hoping for surgery july/ august '17! Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

I was told at my first meeting with my surgeon that my estimated date would be end of January-mid February. (This would be perfect because I am going to be a bridesmaid in a wedding in June) Yesterday, I was told that once they submit my whole "packet" to insurance for approval, it could be 3 weeks before they hear if my surgery was approved or not. Then, my surgery would be scheduled for approximately 3 weeks after that. This puts my surgery date at mid-march. For those of you who already have a surgery date, is this about right or are they just giving me worst case scenario? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

What are some questions I need to ask last pre op Dr.visit before surgery? Sent from my 5054N using the BariatricPal App

I have been approved stages 1 and 2 through Molina of washington, whats next? It was approved on Tuesday Nov. 22, 2016. I still haven't heard from a case manager and one hasn't been assigned yet. I am wondering what happens next? Thanks Nicole Sent from my SM-G928P using the BariatricPal App

Long time lurker here! I was wondering if anyone here is from CO and familiar with the Weight Loss Clinic at Denver Health. I've been in their bariatric program since June. I was told I had to fulfill the program requirements before they'll consider the surgery and even though I'm meeting them all, I'm getting pretty frustrated with the care, from my nutritionist in particular. Where my Colorado peeps at!? Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App

WELP. I started this process back in May of this year. I was all set for my surgery date in July... and I chickened out about 3 days before surgery. Fast forward a few months and I found out my insurance is changing at the first of the year and I would have to go through a new approval process. So I decided to just do it, and I'm officially having surgery on Dec 21. Starting my liquid diet tomorrow. At least I know how that will go, right?! Lol. If there are any other Nov-Dec sleevers in the NW Chicago area, I'd love to connect!

Y'all I just made my final payment for my surgery, I have pre op this Friday, and I have 14 more days till I go under! Very excited and very nervous! Any good vibes would be appreciated to be sent this way! Anyone going under on the 20th? Bariatric Barbie Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi everyone, Haven't got my surgery date yet-hoping for Jan 2017 (missed a few appointments so got pushed back)......Anyway, saw the NUT again; got quizzed on what food changes have been made so far. I'm on the right track (WooHoo!), so it was suggested that we (it was a class) try to get ready for the liquid phase of the pre-op by incorporating a daily Protein shakein our meals. I choose this one.......what do you guys think (BTW.....whey protein isolate is the 1st ingredient)? Sent from my SM-G935P using the BariatricPal App

Hey I'm hoping to be sleeved either middle December or late December and wanted to know if there was anyone in the Dallas area who wanted a Surgery buddies..like support one another on our weight loss journey's, workout together, make out recipes and other things to support each other...Im looking for anyone around may age couple years young or a couple years older...if interested please message me..Im really excited!!

Anyone get emotional leading up to surgery? I have moments I just want to cry. I know this will be a good thing, scared anxious want this part to be over with. Somewhat haven't second thoughts Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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Had appointment with Pysch today.....good visit......he said based on my conversation with him and my history.....HE'LL APPROVE ME FOR SURGERY!!!! One more hurdle tackled....next up-appointment with surgeon. Hopefully all is well, paperwork can be submitted to insurance, and I can get a date by the end of January 2017! Sent from my SM-G935P using the BariatricPal App

I am starting to loss the nervousness and gain excitement about this journey. I meet with the BariatricPal NUT last night and got lots of positive comments and made a plan for this month of food log weighing Protein and healthy eating out choices.( also only eating Out twice!) shall be interesting! April surgery date seemed a reality to her if not even march! Seems surreal a bit still but so excited and the positive changes are helping me emotionally. Here's to starting the new year right! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

The subject line says it pretty succinctly. I have a "pick your brain" meeting with my endocrinologist coming up next week. Barring some miracle cure for my issues with metformin and PCOS, I am on board the sleeve train! (That's the first time I've said that aloud, besides to my husband. I just got a little rush of excitement.) So what's the timeframe look like? I'm going to an introductory event at my local bariatric office to meet the physicians. Assuming my insurance approves this and I can get an appointment in, how long does it take from first walking in to meet the doctor until first incision?

I'm curious if everyone needed to be nicotine-free or nicotine free for a period of time. In other words if you could pass the test and prove that you weren't smoking was that enough or did you have to be able to be without your cigarettes for 3 months at a time in order for them to do the surgery? Sent from my LG-H901 using the BariatricPal App

I have been researching sleeve procedures and have decided to do it. I work in surgery and I am familiar with the surgery itself. My insurance will not cover bariatric procedures. Any advise on Mexico? Any Dr. Recommendations, things or hospitals I should avoid? Sent from my Z963VL using the BariatricPal App

I just joined and have been trying to go through all the threads to answer my questions. It's a bit overwhelming and I couldn't find answers to some of my questions, so I figured I'd start a new one. If you know of existing threads that answer one of my questions, please feel free to link it in the comments if you can, or just reply A little about myself: 5'9", 283 lbs, 36yrs Questions: 1) I'm a nurse on a very busy medsurge/tele unit that is very physical. 12-13 HR shifts -my doc said I could go back to work after 2 weeks....which does not sound right to me at all. Is this realistic? Should I try to take extra time off? *Are there any fellow nurses able to comme…

Hi everyone! I'm 40yrs old, 5'5" & 235-238#, married w/2 kids. I have been losing & regaining weight since High School, but mostly now it just stays put, unfortunately. I have some health issues, migraine headaches, high blood pressure again due to weight gain, a condition called Pseudotumor Cerebri which causes vision disturbances & migraines & only goes away with weight loss, bad knees, etc. I saw a Bariatric Dr in spring of 2016, but my husband talked me out of the procedure due to the cost, surgery scare tactics & shaming me about regaining the weight again like I've done so many other times after loss. I've been really thinking about the pr…

Tomorrow I will be getting sleeved- what should I bring to the hospital- from the basics all the way to the i would have had this but didn't Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good morning. I'm scheduled for surgery tomorrow afternoon and I am STARVING. Apparently I'm starving because I haven't been drinking enough Protein. I know we've beat this topic to death, but I swear I'm going to vomit if I drink another shake. I can't get 5 in a day. I hope it doesn't impact my surgery and I've been drinking sooo many fluids, but Protein shakes are breaking my heart. Anyone else literally sick to their stomachs? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I Got Approved Even with Weigh Gain Dec 14th is my date!!!! Sent from my SM-G920R4 using the BariatricPal App

I'm a newbie and haven't had surgery and just started my classes I'm trying to figure out why my doctor prescribed me Wellbutrin and when I asked it wasn't clear ... I don't smoke and I don't struggle with depression so in curious if any vets out there went through this too ? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey! I'm new to this app and I'm sure this question has been asked a bunch, but I've searched for it and can't find much on it. I have my surgery on dec 14th and I'm wondering how the pain is when you first wake up and also for the next few days? I know it's different for everyone, but just trying to be prepared. I'm expecting something horrific lol. I'm so scared. I've heard the gas pain is the worst. Also, what is the pain like? Is it a sharp pain, ache, cramp, stab, or what? Thanks so much for taking the time to read this! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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I'm very annoyed and aggravated with everything because I'm hungry. Since I started the liquid pre-op diet November 11th up until now my surgery is December 8th and I must say myself I have seen and felt changes and my moods because I'm angry about not being able to eat regular food. It's to the point where I don't even want to eat anything at all because I'm so sick of the Protein foods and shakes it's driving me mad #4weekliquiddiet Sent from my 5056N using the BariatricPal App

Hi!! So I have been thinking and researching this surgery for two-three years now but I am finally ready to move forward but kinda lost on how you start.. so I goto my PCP or call the hospital directly? Anyone from MI ( Ann Arbor) area too? Thank so so much:) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I started my liquid diet on December 2nd on first day i followed schedule completely which is morning, lunch, dinner and evening snack is a protein shake and I'm allowed 3 light yogurts a day and then all the water, crystal light, sugar free jello and popsicles i want but on day 2 and today i just felt sick every time i knew i had to drink a protein shake, so i only got 2 in instead of the 4, will that not shrink my liver? i haven't cheated and ate solids my only problem is, is that the protein is so gross to me i can't stomach drinking 4 a day

I am in month 5 of 6 months nutritionist visits required by insurance. My nutritionist suggested I do a modified liquid diet since my weight loss has been very slow. I've been having a shake for Breakfast, one for lunch and then I healthy dinner. I am not hungry and surprisingly it has been very easy for me to stick to. Ive lost 5 pounds during the first week. However, my eczema is breaking out like crazy on my hands! I know it's the shake because I've had this reaction to 2 other shakes I've tried in the past. I'm going to continue the shakes for as long as I can and discuss it with them at my next weigh in. Anyone else experience this? Sent from my iPhone

Only a couple more days, surgery on the 5th. I can do this!!! I'm only down 9 lbs. Blah! But I am one who just barely qualifies for surgery and my surgeon expected I would lose about 10 on the liquid diet. But Oh.My.God I am STARVING!! Thankfully I am very busy today and tomorrow so can mostly stay out of the kitchen. I am hosting a monthly coffee get together at my home tomorrow and none of the people coming know I'm having surgery. They will be brining holiday treats. I may have to sneak off for an extra shake. Sent from my SM-G928P using the BariatricPal App

Are there others who are just at the beginning of this process and told some of your close friends about it? I did. I saw my surgeon on Nov 15 2016. I came home so excited and empowered because there were many in the waiting room who were happy to talk to me about it. I have been told "Oh you could just use that NutriSYSTEM like Marie Osmond. Have you tried it? I just know if you use a 1200 calorie diet you could do this all by yourself. or You are taking the easy way out. You just need willpower. I have lost 15 pounds on that. I don't think you have given the diet the best try. It killed my excitement and now I plan to keep things to myself. These pe…

I have to start my Preop diet tomorrow and scared I am not going to be able to do it. Has anyone had any trouble doing the preop diet? What helped you with those struggles? Sent from my VS986 using the BariatricPal App

I am starting my liquid diet on Monday. I will let you know how it goes Sent from my LGMS631 using the BariatricPal App