PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

So they finally called me today and schedule the surgery. I would like to know if someone can give me some guidance about what you guys had to do for the liquid diet. I know is the Protein shakes, crystal light and Jello. Any other suggestions?? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My job said no due to staffing and want me do it after January... so pissed ,!!!!!after all I had to go threw. Sent from my SM-G928T using the BariatricPal App

Hey has anyone out there finished all their requirements and was able to submit to the surgery board before they finished the 6 month program??? 《BreBaby》

3 years ago I had a tummy tuck and breast augmentation. The mommy make-over to speak, however, now I am considering gastric sleeve to help with weight loss. I'm 5ft9in and just about 247. Not too bad, however, I struggle with type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea. I'm wondering how my previous tummy tuck will effect me getting this surgery? Has anybody done this completely backwards like I am... ugh.. I wish I had known I could have qualified for the WLS years ago when I went through the tummy tuck...I would have done this first but because my BMI has always been borderline I had no idea I would qualify because the comorbidities.

My surgery will be happening on the 23rd as in the day before Thanksgiving so no turkey for me...lol. I was a bit nervous but then I took some time and read threw my bariatric journal, I realized just how far I have came and how last May I had thought it was going to be impossible to get where I a standing now. Last May I thought that it was going to take forever, now it seems that the time went by fast from there to here has been a whirlwind. I'm excited and I'm ready, I feel like I have been training for this surgery and that I'm in the best shape I have been in in at least five years. I'm confident that I will be successful and that I am in fantastic hands with my me…

I am back in the group, my lap band was a failure. I am going to have the gastric sleeve procedure. I would like to know how you decided on your Medical Tourism Group used for procedure outside the United States. I know the procedure and the surgeon I would like to use. I am finding it difficult to determine who would be the best group to utilize for this journey. The surgeon is affiliated with more than one group, so any advise, suggestions are welcome, questions to ask, details to be aware of, criteria for travel, etc.

I'm going to Mexico to have my sleeve done with Dr Hernandez on Dec 15. They only require a 5 day pre op diet. This seems a little low to me. Anyone else have only the 5 day pre op and did you have any issues? Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Hi All! I'm in the process of getting sleeve, probably early spring. Have had PCP write Medical Necessity Letter, had psych eval, endoscopy, getting stress tests next week, going to 2nd NUT class tomorrow, but I am really struggling with developing a concrete diet plan--like clearly spelled out--- to follow for now. Some part of my brain says "have it all, one last time". That's not going to cut it, I'm sure. I need help please.Could anyone please share what they ate daily, including work lunches and night Snacks, that helped them get ready?? and how do I get a counter? I'm not that tech savvy

Hello, I am 24 with a BMI of 34 currently and hoping to be 30 by surgery date. Does the skin of those who had VSG with lower BMIs usually bounce back? Thank you for your responses.

Went to my first appointment on Tuesday. Need sleep study, nutrition visits, psych, EDG and physician visits for 6 months for Aetna approval. BMI is 49.5. Concerned about loose skin, not being able to enjoy family ethnic foods and regretting not trying again on my own. The more I read, the more confused I get. One minute I am all in the next I think it is too drastic of a surgery. Can some one please help me ease my mind? I am tired of being sick and tired and not living life.

Hi everybody So there is alot happening in my life right now. I am seeing someone now. I know him for 3 years but the spark just came between us. So we are kinda sorta dating. And he has no clue what Im about to go through. I didn't tell him about my plans for surgery. And i don't know if this would put him off or not. Also i find it kinda distracting me from my goal to have this weightloss journey but at the same time it feels good that i have someone in my life who cares about me. I just dont know what to do with the whole issue at hand Anybody some advice in what to do or say? Or just plain insight what's the best thing to do with the situation at hand. T…

Hi all. My dietician now has me doing a protein drink a day whether a meal or a snack. I bought Celebrate packets of latte and cookies and cream thinking they would taste good. Yuck. The only thing I can drink without a gag is the Premier Protein which I know I really shouldn't drink. Any suggestions on great tasting drinks that are comparable in taste to Premier. Thank you in advance.

So this is starting to feel really real for me. I go tomorrow to see the surgeon for my surgery orders and to the hospital for the pre-op stuff and payment. It's hard to believe that I just started this process on August 4 and my surgery date is less than two weeks away. Can't wait to join the losers bench. All thoughts and prayers appreciated!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My surgery has been scheduled for Dec 2. I hate the shakes, but trying to do 2 a day. Does anyone have any suggestions on other liquids? These past couple of days has been hard. What other techniques are you using? Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

My surgery is Dec 6th. I am excited to take my next step on this path. I worried about my medications but figured it out, I ordered my Vitamins and calcuim, I completed my tests and nutrition classes, I am in counseling, I have had several other surgeries. ..but all that being said I still feel like I wont leave the operating room alive. Did anyone else experience this? Any ideas on what to do? Sent from my LG-K330 using the BariatricPal App

Hello everyone. I can't believe I'm posting on this board! I woke up 2 days ago and decided to have WLS. Now it's not as bad as it sounds. I've struggled with my weight for 20 years (I'll be 42 in February) I've never had any major health issues and have always looked at weight loss from the vanity side of things. But I've been steadily gaining weight and am now staying around 240. I am right on the edge of the BMI of40 for insurance to cover the surgery. But what prompted this is over the past few months I've noticedI just feel like crap, I hurt constantly, and my BP has started to creep up. I feel much much older than 41. We have 2 young children (5,4) that I can't keep…

Soooo... First time posting ... My surgeon's office (Beltline Bariatrics- ATL) submits my paperwork to insurance today for gastric sleeve approval and I've gone from being super anxious to getting sooo nervous. I'd really hoped to have the procedure prior to new years to avoid extra expenses. But at this point that would require a "smooth" and swift approval, which I realize might be wishful thinking. I've put myself on the pre-op diet 4 days ago to test my will power. Oh how it's been rough (irritable as hell!!!! ), but I'm completely committed. I can see that this is going to be far from a walk in the park... Is anyone else playing the waiting game ? PLEASE REMEMBE…

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Hey, I have a BMI of 46.6, and have been thinking about getting the sleeve done for 2 years now. I had my first initial consultation on Nov 17th...and was contacted yesterday by my case manager of my medical requirements. I've scheduled my psych and dietician evaluation for December 8th. I've will be scheduling my egd on Monday the 28th and have already gotten started on.the requirements needed by my insurance...my question is how long and how easy it it to get a first approval with BCBSIL??? My surgeon said if I can get my approval started on it would be able to have my surgery in December which is my goal because my deductible has already been met. Thank you all in adv…

Man I'm so excited and nervous. Starting my liquid diet just did all my last labs on Tuesday and waiting for my approval. Praying that I will abide by my liquid diet and through thus surgery with no complications. Dec. 7th my life start over and I'm ready!!

I am coming to Plano on dec 5 for sleeve surgery and I need a buddy in Plano. I need someone to be there when i have surgery and when I discharge on that Tuesday to just pull me off to the parking lot due to my hospital there says that I have to be discharged to a person, Help please!

I received an email on 11/23 advising that my surgery has been authorized. Now I am just waiting for a call with my surgery date. I was approved a year ago and didn't go through with it. After thinking about it for over a year I know this is what I want and need. I'm excited and nervous at the same time! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am scheduled for my sleeve surgery dec.8th.. I'm now getting very nervous... I start my pre-op diet today. It's really hard.. I know it's all mental.. I'm allowed 5 shakes a day for two weeks.. I'm hoping this gets easier... I won't give up I know this is what I want. I know this is important. However I'm starving:( Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I just got some great news BCBS they just approved my surgery I'm so excited Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My referral from my PC was finally approved by the Bariatric team and they called me to schedule for the orientation here in Sacramento. I'm excited and nervous at the same time. How long after Orientation did it take for you before getting approved for surgery. It seems like this process can be drawn out! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi all - I used to be on these boards a lot in the beginning to middle of last year, then decided to postpone my surgery until summer 2017 after my mom had to go to the hospital (and now a nursing home) this past summer and then I started nursing school (Holy stressful!). I was cowardly when I backed out of the surgery, originally to take place summer 2016 - I just canceled my final meeting with the dietitian and never notified my surgeon. I was embarrassed because I hadn't been losing weight at the clip they wanted me to and having serious second thoughts about what it would be like to be just learning how to live with the sleeve at the same time as nursing school. …

Hello everyone! I just got my surgery date, Dec. 7! I was hoping people could share one or two things they wish they knew before surgery. Maybe small things you won't necessarily hear from a doctor or nurse. Something maybe you brought with you to the hospital or the days after recovery that helped? Helped with energy or healing? Thanks so much! Ashley

Hi all, this has been a long journey and I've read so many posts through out it, now, i am a little over 2 weeks from my surgery, feeling apprehensive.i am starting my pre op liquid diet on Monday, just looking for tips and strategies to get through it. I will be successful, I am strong. Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

First, let me say that I know my health and happiness come before any financial burdens I may face as a result of WLS. With that being said, the more I think about it, the costs keep adding up. My surgery will cost me approximately $2300 with my insurance. I am fine with that and the hospital takes payments. I will have enough time off of work saved by the time I have the surgery to have 3 weeks of paid time off. I should be okay there. However, I am starting to think of the costs of the Protein shakes, broths, sizing down in clothing for a year or two, etc and worry if financials became an unexpected concern for anyone post-WLS? I know my surgeon's office pro…

Do you ever miss the old you??? The cubby person you once were? Because I still see the slender me when I think of myself and when I look in the mirror it's the pictures that kill me! I'm like wait a minute who's that fat girl or when I see my shadow and I'm like damn....... That's all me! but once it's gone do you miss it? like right now I can use my fat arm as a comfy pillow and my thighs make great warmth for my hands on cold nights and football games... lol but seriously do you look at pictures and miss the old you?

Today is day 10 of 14 day per op diet. I had a dream last night while I was sleeping that I was at work and we had a potluck. I ate everything!!! Fried chicken, chips,dip,wings,cheesy fries you name it. I was so mad at myself afterwards that I was crying and woke up in tears. I was so happy it was just a dream. Day ten of liquid diet and I haven't cheated once. Really I don't even feel hungry my body has adjusted. Apparently I was starving in my sleep tho lol. Has anyone else had food dreams that seemed so real??? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am new here, hoping to get some advice. My insurance required 12 week pre op program. I am 2 weeks away from the finish line and I feel like I am running in circles as soon as I complete one test or receive clearance I am told I need 4 or so more. I am about to scream , I don't get why they keep adding new obstacles. I should have my surgery date next week and I can't get the referral to meet the surgeon! I am so ready to give up. I have used all my vacation, pto and my life revolves around this program 6 to 8 hrs a week I am a full time student dbl major work 60 hrs a week and have other obligation. How have you all done this ? I have no free time, nothing just str…

I got my surgery date!! Anyone else scheduled for November 21st? Sent from my iPhone

Just curious if you shared with friends and family pre op, post op or not at all? Sent from my Z988 using the BariatricPal App

How was you GERD after surgery? I currently have GERD and wanted to know will sleeve make it worse? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Going in for my upper Gi soooo nervous ???? Sent from my LG-H811 using the BariatricPal App

I just started the options classes last week and was wondering if anyone else is taking the classes right now. I will probably be having surgery in march. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using the BariatricPal App

Well tonight at midnight ends my two week pre op diet!!!! I'm so proud of myself have not cheated once down a total of 35 lbs. tomorrow morning is surgery!! So anxious trying to keep myself busy today getting everything done that needs done yet. I decorated for xmas so that I don't have to worry about it after surgery!! Shampooing carpets so they are good for a couple months after surgery. Stripping all beds and washing linens. I'm the first case in the morning I was told so that is awesome!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

OK some background. I am pre-op just started my 2 week liquid diet on Monday for my surgery date on December 6th. I had my preadmin testing at the hospital yesterday then I had to go to a class about the surgery. In the class, we were told to make sure our Protein powders/protein drinks after surgery contain whey isolate and not whey concentrate. Now the information I got from the nutrition classes specifically gave pictures and names of acceptable Protein Drinks. Why did they have Premier Protein on there (which is what I ended up getting) if is doesn't have whey isolate? (I checked ingredients as soon as I got in my car and got my shake) I am going to get my no…

I had my daughter in March and started the program in June. I also stopped breastfeeding in June. So naturally I had weight gain. 15 pounds. I have been fighting hard to loose it since. I lost 6 pounds in the following months. So I am showing a 9 pound gain and suppose to be submitting to insurance next week. I met with my surgeon yesterday but he didn't mention the gain or that it was an issue. He told me in the beginning of program that insurance only looks at starting number. He also has to perform surgery on a severe incisional hernia at the same time. So I'll need surgery no matter what. I met with my nutritionist today ( last appt of 4) and she seems to be concerned…

I just got diagnosed with sleep apnea will this push my surgery back I'm nervous Sent from my LGLS660 using the BariatricPal App

Hi lovely people I just wanna ask if somebody experiences here waves of emotions. Sometimes like being very excited for the surgery. And then become scared. And then excited again and then again scared. I tend to be excited when i really think about when im in surgery and its done and over. And scared what people will say and their comments how "dangerous" the surgery is. Im kinda OK with being it a dangerous surgery. Every surgery is dangerous for god sakes. Im over being negative. Maybe im to easy with this whole process. But i refuse to be negative and be afraid of complications. Shit happens you know. If I die I die. If i have pain so be it. Nothing good comes…

Hi everyone I wanted to ask you why did you choose sleeve instead of bypass? I heard that sleevers tend to gain weight and bypassers not Is this correct. Sorry if this question is to private Sent from my SM-G928F using the BariatricPal App

This may sound bad, but I am not as excited as I was when I was scheduled for November 21st. They rescheduled me for December 27th and I'm just like blah, frustrating how everything is seriously in someone else's hands and at the drop of a dime they can snatch it away or reschedule. Anyways that's just my bratty rant. Sent from my 0PM92 using the BariatricPal App

Today I received the amazing news that I've been approved for the sleeve! Wahoooooo I'm so excited right now I'm also kinda freaking out because it's happening so quickly. I started seriously looking into this back in June/July. Of course I've been contemplating it for years but I'm still nervous. I know this will be the best decision I make but I also know that it won't be a walk in the park. Any words of wisdom are greatly appreciated! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi all! I'm so excited. I just got home from my appt with the surgeon! I have to wait 6 months for surgery though. Per my insurance company I have to write down everything I eat for the next 6 months has anyone else had to do this? Sent from my SM-N900T using the BariatricPal App

Hi Guys, I'm having my sleeve surgery on 4th October. Are there any other October people here? I'm feeling excited and nervous Eek!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Im so sick of being obese. I just want to get the surgery over with. I feel frustrated with my body. But i know i have a long road ahead of me before I can say that im going under the knife. What do you think peepz? How did you get through this period of frustration and depressing moments? Thanks a sad member Sent from my SM-G928F using the BariatricPal App

HI everyone. I went to my first information session last week and have my first appointment on dec. 7th. I'm nervous that I'm not going to qualify. I'm 29 years old, 5'7", and 115lb overweight. My BMI is 41. I don't have any preexisting health conditions. Does anyone have any input that has been through the process already. Do you think I'll qualify? Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App