PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

I am not going to have surgery till next year and need to lose some weight. Who has tried WW and how did it work for you? I just signed up today. Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

I have my first consultation with the surgeon tomorrow. So nervous! My husband is coming with me so that will be helpful! I feel like I have a million questions yet can't think of any! haha I'm just ready to get the ball rolling!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Just got my surgery date today of December 30th and reality is setting in.....this is becoming so real. My process was pretty fast thanks to my insurance and a great bariatric team. liquid diet starts on December 15th and my pre op appt is the following day. I feel like this all happening so fast....and I'm scared to admit that I'm waiting on something to go wrong. Or for the dr to call back and say they've made a mistake. So far only a handfull of essential people in my life know I'm having surgery, but I have yet to tell my mama and grandma. I'm most concerned about sharing this with them because I don't know what their reactions will be. I dont want them to be afraid…

I started at 261 it's been 2 weeks out and now I'm 252. The staff ale seems not to over now. I just want to cry. Is this what's going to be the norm. Or is my body getting use to its new tummy? Help... Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App

Howdy! Any folks going to Kaiser Fresno for surgery? I live in Tracy,Ca. Looking at surgery around end and f January or beginning February. Just saw surgeon, am at goal weight. Need to hit 2 support groups and learn to chew 30 times,& no eating in front of TV or computer!!! Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

Hello all! I am having my surgery on Monday Dec 5th and I was just wondering if anyone on their pre-op liquid diets are going through the same thing I am. I am VERY tired all of the time since being on this liquid diet. I've always been a 'night owl' and up until the wee hours of the morning, but now I cannot wait to go to bed...which is usually around 8pm and that is SO unusual for me. As i'm writing this, my eyelids are droopy and I just want to sleep! The first 3-5 days of my liquid diet i felt like i was completely in a 'fog' state. I just felt so WEIRD! Also, i went to my pre-admission appointment yesterday and my blood pressure was so crazy low. I forget wha…

Pre op went great. Down 4 lbs since consult. Not alot but down. Blood pressure was down a little too. Surgeon said things look great so we are all set for Nov 3rd. I can't believe it...I am almost there Sent from my SM-G900P using the BariatricPal App

So I just waiting to speak to the case manger to schedule my surgery .I want to have a bypass but everyone wants me to have the sleeve.I am just kinda worried I won't have the same success with just a sleeve.My Doctor said I can have either or so why can't I choose what I want with out the other physicians questioning me .anybody have success with the sleeve just need reassurance that's all? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I can't believe it is November 1st and in a few short days, November 3rd to be exact I will have surgery. I have my hospital stuff packed but was wondering if I should pack slippers to walk in the halls of the hospital Sent from my SM-G900P using the BariatricPal App

I started my liquid diet yesterday. I was getting nervous because I'm not a good drinker. I had a meeting at the police dept so I freezed up my Protein shake. Thank God I did because it was easier for me to drink it. I just made believe it was a ice cream shake. I love the flavor, so if anyone needs another way to drink theprotein shake freeze it. Good luck to all. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using the BariatricPal App

So I'm following all the directions and walking at least 8,000 steps a day and barely losing any weight! Did anyone go through this and end up losing a good amount of weight after surgery? I'm scared to fail Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I weigh 345 and hope to lose at least 10 before I go in for surgery on Dec 14 Sent from my LGMS631 using the BariatricPal App

Hi All! Finally have a surgery date for 11/25, the day after Thanksgiving! I know I am prepared for this new journey! I have really been getting my mind and body prepared as best that I could. For anyone who went through the process or are going through the process, any advice? Anything to buy before hand? Bring to the hospital? Do in the weeks after? Thank you all so much! Also anybody have a date close to mine or the same date? Anyone in Boston who has been through the process?? I would love to meet other bariatric patients in the area.   Sent from my SM-G920T using the BariatricPal App

Has anybody's surgeries demanded a zero nic text just 12 days before surgery? I don't know what to do. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Sorry Surgeon Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Next week I'll be one month post-op, so I'm still in the puréed phase. Just wondering how many calories a day is everybody consuming after surgery? I'm making sure I have enough protein & (trying to) get the right amount of water in as well... but as for my meals (food & shakes), I've been trying to stay below 700/day. What about everybody else?

So I'm supposed to start my liquid diet tomorrow for my surgery on the 22nd!! My husband went in the hospital Saturday with heart complications and a gall stone to top it off. They said the gall bladder is an outpatient surgery that they will schedule before he leaves the hospital. He sees the cardiologist this morning sometime and may have to have heart surgery. My dad and his parents are both telling not to post pone my surgery but we have three kids ages 14...11.... & 7. We can't both be laid up. I just really feel his is more serious and mine can wait where they feel my health is serious to and it shouldn't be put off. Just don't know what to do. I will find out …

I have surgery in 4 days!!!! It is becoming so real to me now. I was scared before, but yesterday did ease my mind quite a bit. HW:404.8 CW: 369.1 35.7 lbs down so far! This weekend I plan on spending time with friends (who are more supportive than my family apparently), cleaning my house in preparation for surgery as I want to be as comfortable as I can be, and packing my hospital bag. I cannot wait!!! Does anyone have any recommendations of must-haves for the hospital? I will be bringing CPAP, comfy clothes, heating pad, brushes and toothbrushes, toiletries... anything else?

I have a quick question I keep seeing people with long pre-op diets. 6 weeks or 6 months. Is it weird mine is 2 weeks before surgery?

You know how they want us to strengthen our liver. I've been on a lot of pills that have not been the greatest to my liver. I know food changes help. But I was also thinking about to yogi tea or these vitamins that help detox your liver and remove toxins. Any thoughts?

Hi Guys, I'm in New Orleans, LA going for my consultation in the morning. I'm starting at 425 and had an accident with injury 2 years ago that has stunted my life in a lot of ways. I'm nervous about tomorrow. I am a smoker and know I have to quit. I'm paying out of pocket so I'm hoping to schedule this in mid January. I guess my questions are these. 1) When paying out of pocket, what tests etc did you have to go through? 2) How quickly were you able to schedule it? 3) If you were a smoker, did you quit? If you didn't what complications did you have? 4) What questions should I have ready for the doctor? Thanks in advance for any answers I get. Sent from my SM-G920P …

I am on the pre op diet. I am on 100 grams of Protein and 100 grams of carbs. I drink 4 protein shakes a day. Slim fast high protein is on my list so I drink those. At lunch I can have a lean protein, 2 veggies and a fruit. Then in between have sugar free Jello and broth. I have gained 4 pounds, is it possible? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm still learning how to go back and check my messages but I'm getting it this is very very encouraging everyone keep me going on my weight loss Journey and give me so many different ideas Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using the BariatricPal App

I'm scheduled for a mini gastric bypass on Dec 7 with Dr Illan and I'm not sure it's sinking in yet. I haven't told anyone In my family with the exception of my husband (my friends and children do not know). I'm posting here in hope of connecting with a few people that will be there along the way also. I'm thankful for an outlet such as this to help process my feelings as I know it's going to be quite a ride. I just can't believe all of this happened so fast and it's really going to happen! In just over a week, I will be in Mexico for my life changing surgery! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm nervous about my psych appt tomorrow. Lol What should I expect??? Can you fail this appointment?

Hey everyone! My VSG surgery date is Dec. 12th and I am currently finishing day 3 of my liquid diet. My surgeon never mentioned binders to me and whether or not they can be used after surgery. Did any of yall choose to use a binder afterwards to help with the pain and get around easier in the beginning? Is it safe to use in general? What kinds are there and where can you buy them? Any help is greatly appreciated ???? Sent from my LG-K371 using the BariatricPal App

I have surgery scheduled for November 30. My Dr. said liquid diet a day prior to surgery but I decided to start five days earlier. Any other sleeve surgery schedule for Nov 30? Three more days and super nervous!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Today I started mine, I'm hoping to get support because liquids are boring to me. Good luck to all Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using the BariatricPal App

Hi all! I just found these forums and will be starting my appointment process in the next few weeks. I got my requirements from my insurance company, which requires 3mo of supervised weight management and then evaluation from surgeon, a separate recommendation from physician, clearance from mental health provider, and a nutritional evaluation. I have my first seminar with the bariatric group on 12/12 and my first of 3mo appointments with my doctor the next day. I also switched my WW online to WW meetings to have my weigh in card available for my doc (insurance says WW ok). I'm a bit nervous, but excited as well to begin this process. I'm looking more into the sleev…

Hi Everyone! My dr put me on a low card/high Protein diet. I have been using my fitness pal to track my intake. However I have cheated on 3 meals already and am worried of the outcome of this.... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Anyone in the North Carolina area just starting out or close to surgery? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Im wondering what kind of questions the psychological doctor asks you to aprove your surgery? Anyone willing to let me in on the ???s milliesmith25

Hi everyone! I know I have over a month before my surgery but I am just wondering if any of you can share any recommendations of things that I may need for my recovery. I just bought me a Ninja And I really can't think of anything else. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Im having surgery sometime in march 2017 I have done my nutrition appointments I had to do 6 appointments I have 2 left of nutrition I have done my upper GI, I didn't do my psychiatric or my sleep apnea yet. I'm well on my way can't wait. Sent from my LGMS631 using the BariatricPal App

Do anyone have Aetna insurance? If so have anyone gained weight from the 1st day of the program and still got approved? iv gained 12 to 13 pounds and I am trying my best to get it off in 30 days if I don't will I get approved or denied?? My last nut appointment is the 15th Please help

Hi everyone, this is my first time here I like what I'm seein and reading good luck to you all!! Sent from my LGMS631 using the BariatricPal App

Hello everyone, I guess you know by now this is my Favorite place to vent.... Ok so I feel like I'm working backwards. I've seen the psychiatrist, had the Upper GI, and they both asked when is your surgery date and I told them I don't have one yet. Then they give me the odd look... And when I look here it seems like everyone does the classes first, well I only had to do 3 and I have 2 classes in one day. So I wonder when she'll give me a surgery date? I hope she gives me time to give my job notice....

Day 1 of my 2 week pre-op diet! So far so good I'm allowed 2 Protein shakes, 1 Soup and 2 Snacks per day. Hoping I can fill up on Water and decaf tea in between. Anyone have suggestions or ideas that might make this easier, I'm open to hearing them. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

My surgery was scheduled for Thursday the 8th.. received a call this morning they rescheduled it for the 6th. I know it's only two days. I'm still freaking out a little... I'm excited and just got really scared.. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Anyone from Mass using Mass Health as their ins. provider? I know every company has their "requirements". Might anyone have this info? Much appreciated! Kim Sent from my KFTBWI using the BariatricPal App

Hi Everyone, I am at my final weigh in and am still debating which surgery to have, I am leaning towards to the sleeve although my surgeon is encouraging the lap band. What made you decide the sleeve over the other options? Thank you so much! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Does anyone know what it means when they say they will put you on the December schedule? Does that mean surgery? Or The classes?

Hi. I am still just researching at this point. My husband is getting out of the Army soon and when my doctor recommended once again that I looked into the Bariatric sleeve I realized that if I want to have this surgery I should do it before he gets out of the Army while we still have Army health insurance. My BMI is high enough that I am automatically approved for the surgery. I've drug my feet on it for years because my husband doesn't like the idea ( he worries about complications ) and I kept trying to convince myself I could do it on my own. I got down to 216 from 260 very briefly and then steadily climbed all the way back up. I'm sitting at 255 now and my doctor keep…

Hey everyone! New to the site and so far what I see it looks like a great support system and looking forward to coming here. My surgery is scheduled for December 19th and I am getting my FMLA paperwork started. I called my doctor and the suggest 6 weeks has anyone else been told this amount of time for the sleeve?

I'm new to this site and I have got a lot of feed back so far and loving it! So, I just started the process and haven't received a date yet but everything is going so fast I think I will be in before the 6 months everyone says it takes, has anyone else gone this fast? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

i AM ONE WEEK POST OP SINCE HAVING THE VSG. IM BEEN DOING THE 3 Protein shakes A DAY NOW AND DRINKING Water AND HAVING sugar free Jello . AND Soup broth . IDK IF ITS THE HUNGER I STILL BE FEELING OR IF IT GAS. SO I JUST STRAT SIPPING WATER AGIAIN. IS THIS NORMAL. IM JUST WONDERING IF IM DOING EVERYTHING I SHOULD AT THIS POINT OR IS THERE ANY TIP WHILE STILL IN THE liquid PHASE TO HELP. i WANT TO BLEND MY OWN DRINK BUT SCARED THAT IT COULD BE TOO MUCH OR IT COULD BE HIGH IN SUGAR. PLEASE HELP

I was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea 3 years ago, and use my cpap faithfully (I had daily migraines that have disappeared with cpap). I was told that I would go through an adjustment period and then start to have more energy and no longer be so sleepy during the day. That never happened, so this spring I did some more sleep studies and the doctor says my sleep apnea is under control. He diagnosed me with idiopathic hypersomnia (medical for "you sleep a lot and I don't know why"). I manage the hypersomnia with modafinil (a stimulant) and caffeine. I'm hoping that losing weight with the sleeve will give me more energy so I don't need to sleep as much, but right no…

Hi Everyone! I go see the surgeon today to discuss my date. I've started my 2 week pre-op diet so it will be soon! I'm really getting anxious! I'm excited about the potential life changing aspect. However I'm conflicted bc I can't believe I'm about to make such a life changing decision and my relationship with food is about to change drastically. On one hand I'm like Rosie it will be ok! On the other hand I'm like how on earth did I let myself get to this point?? Does this sound like normal emotions or am I just crazy?? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm at the beginning stages of my WLS. My insurance company BCSBS OF GA doesn't cover the Gastric Sleeve Surgery . I'm to going Emory Mid town in Atlanta. I'll be a cash patient . Will BCBS at least pay for the anesthesia ,and blood work? How much are the hospital and doctors fee? Sent from my SM-N910T3 using the BariatricPal App

Today is the day I'm at the hospital and waiting for surgery at 8am. See you all in the other side!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have been on the Orr op diet now for 9 days- 3 Protein shakes a day and water- I cheated on day seven for one meal- I was 241 when I started the pre op diet and I've been sitting steady at 233 since I cheated but I haven't strayed since and won't before my surgery - ( surgery is December seventh ) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App