PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

Omg nov 30 is my date I am super excited and of course super nervous. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Soo I wanted to know what was the good and bad for those that have had the VSG (sleeve)surgery. Get mine on Monday and getting a little nervous. Sent from my SM-G930T using the BariatricPal App

Hi I'm new to Bariatric Pal. My Nutritionist recommend me. Waiting on Surgery to have the Sleeve. Sent from my SM-G360T1 using the BariatricPal App

Today was my first day of my liquid diet and it surprising has not bothered me at all!!! I want to eat but then just tell myself mind over matter it's all in ur head!!! Day one almost complete!!! 13 more days!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Just left my surgeons office and i am down 25 lbs. he only needed me to lose 15 lbs so that is great news, I have been on the pre-op liquid diet for a week now and surgery is scheduled for November 2nd!! Yeah!!! He said I have done great and said that the night before surgery he wants me to have Pasta with red sauce (just a small amount)! I asked if it was a joke, he said he wants me to have some carb storage before since I will be on Clear liquids for days after. Anyone else had this option? Of course I have to eat before 7pm that night but what a surprise, feeling great and excited!

My surgery is in 2 days time, I was really excited yesterday but today I'm feeling a little down and re thinking everything. sanaa❣️

Im literally counting down the hour's until my surgery. Feels so unreal????????????????

So I have my last visit to the dietary on December 4 everything else has been done what can I expect on this last visit Sent from my SM-N910T using the BariatricPal App

I go to a seminar tomorrow???? I guess after that I can make my first appointment to meet the Surgeon. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G928A using the BariatricPal App

Hello all. I received my insurance approval and an aiming to have surgery this month. My husband is aware of the surgery but he has NO idea how much I weigh. Yes, he could very well have an idea but I've never discussed it with him. He's 160 pounds or so and has never dealt with being overweight. My thought is that I will tell him my starting weight once I lose a lot of weight. Has anyone dealt with not telling their spouse? I know he'll be accepting of it but I still can't bring myself to tell him.

Hi everyone, I stumbled across this forum in doing my research, I have pretty much made up my mind about having WLS and I have decided that I think I prefer the gastric sleeve. Any thoughts on that?? I am terrified, and ready lol. I go to see my PCP tomorrow 11/7 to talk to her about getting the ball rolling. I am interested in hearing people's stories from the beginning of their journey. Why you decided to have WLS, why you chose the type of WLS you did. And I want to hear about the good, bad, and the ugly. Any information, tips, thing that "you wish you knew before surgery" tips, just as much information as you are prepared to give me lol. my name is Ali, some of m…

I'm on track for Monday!!! Now this pre op diet isn't so bad. I can get through it better!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So you know this post has no purpose. It’s me venting to people I don’t know so I can say anything which is a amazing because I’ve been pretty quiet at home ( Cant scare my hubby). So my surgery is tomorrow and I’m defiantly nervous.. How much pain am I going to be in ... ? Is this really going to help us get pregnant in the end?? Am I going to be more obsessed with my looks then with the whole reason I’m doing this in the first place? Am I going to maintain a healthy weight After surgery? Will I even get to a healthy weight !? I feel like my head is going to explode. Then the darker things like are people going to say I took the easy way? I’m so sick of people in gene…

I start my 10 day pre-op diet today. It's getting real. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Did anyone need a CT scan before seeing the Pulmonary Dr.? Sent from my MotoG3 using the BariatricPal App

I'm trying to compare medical travel insurance plans. Who have you used? What's the good bad and ugly? TIA. Sent from my SM-G930W8 using the BariatricPal App

I'm so sick of waiting. Over the whole situation. I am completely done with EVERYTHING. But the stupid sleep study place keeps pushing me back, and putting me off like I'm not important. I've waited a month to hear back about something that was supposed to take a week tops, I've had to call them MULTIPLE times for them to say the same thing. "You should've heard from us by now" well I haven't. And y'all continue saying the same crap. Now they have to get in contact with my insurance again, to "extreme authorization" because the lab is completely booked for awhile. I just want my surgery. I just want to start living life. I'm tired of crying about something tha…

Handed out 1400 bags of Halloween candy today, in support of B.A.C.A. - Bikers Against Child Abuse. My husband sent me this picture. I've lost 25 lbs since starting this journey, but I have a long ways to go!!! This is my pre-surgery picture. Surgery on Tuesday. I'll take prayers.

Doses any body know what the difference is between bariatric Meal Replacement shakes and Bariatric fusion if there is any at all ? Sent from my iPod touch using the BariatricPal App

Hi all! I have my psych appointment tomorrow and I'm scared that they will "fail" me. I have anxiety now and I'm scared they will tell me I can't have surgery due to that or that they will give me trick questions. What were you asked? How long was the appointment for you? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am scheduled for surgery 11/28, but dr called and want swallow study because i showed slow emptying for egd. Can this prevent surgery? Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

We did everything they asked us to do. Even the stuff our insurance didn't require. Six months of physician supervised weight loss? Done. Stress test? EKG? Done and done. Pulmonary consult? Done. Psychiatric evaluation? We're officially sane enough for surgery. My wife and I are both trying to get the surgery. We had hoped to space it about a month apart, so one of us would be healed up enough to take care of our toddler by the time the other went under the knife. I've gone first, about a month ahead of her. All along the way, we collected the documentation from these visits, scanned it in and forwarded it to the staff member at Peachtree Surgical and Bariatri…

On the way to the hospital! I'm a nervous and mostly excited I think I can do this. In Need positive energy friends. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Tomorrow is my second surgeon visit. They said paperwork should be submitted after that and I will most likely get a tentative surgery date. I do have a cardiologist appt wed, so I assume they will submit paper work after that visit. It's just hitting me how quickly this time has gone by! I am sure a lot of you have gone through this stage- should I do it? Am I ready? Etc etc. eeeeeeeeeeek. Trying to stay calm and positive. I feel I am ready. I have read and researched like crazy. I am aware that everyone's journey is different. Just wish I could fast forward through surgery and recovery! That's the part that scares me the most. It's unknown. Sent from my iPhone using…

Hello everyone! This is actually my first posting but I have been part of this community for a few months now. I attended my first seminar in May, met with the surgeon for the first time in August, and completed my supervised diet plan from August-October. The surgeon submitted my file to insurance on 10/31 and I was approved on 11/04! It has been a very seamless process for me and I consider myself lucky after reading some of the posts . I am calling the surgeon on Monday to be proactive and since it only takes 1-2 weeks for surgery (based on his schedule) once you are approved for insurance, I am hoping to get sleeved around the 16th. My question surrounds the liqu…

I am scheduled for my sleeve on November 18th. I currently on my preop diet which consist of sf Jello, broth, Water, and Protein shakes. I purchased the Premier strawberry Cream already made shakes but they taste chalky with a sweet taste. I am wondering what other people have tried and liked for Protein Shakes or ideas to make them taste better. Sleeve November 18th

Im 2 day's away from surgery and im so nervous.

I was put on a 3 week diet and I am on day 11 and this has been the hardest thing mentally I have ever experienced. I have lost 17 pounds so far! I have had some weak moments though. I was starving and I just couldn't drink another Protein drink so I ate some broccoli. I know I'm halfway there but another week and a half seems so long. I never really realized the true relationship I had with food until now. I know that I will be able to eat again but it doesn't feel like it at the moment. Some positives have come from it though. I feel like I have more energy. I don't have that bloated feeling. I also think mentally it has helped even though it has been a struggle. I am g…

So I'm hoping to have surgery in this upcoming January or February. I was wondering if anyone could provide some insight on how long they took off. I'm thinking of only taking a week off. Also, has anyone went from like 300 to under 170. My ideal goal is 154lbs. I'm wondering if that's unrealistic and if I should set another goal.

One week from today for me. liquid diet is going. That's all I can say about that lol. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

As a few of you may know, I posted not long ago saying I have my pre op appointment and psychological evaluation scheduled.. unfortunately I am cancelling my appointments and not going to have surgery. Thursday night I had a miscarriage. I was 7 weeks pregnant and didn't know. I think my body has been through enough for now and surgery is just not something I want to do at this point. I wish you all the best. Good luck with your journey everyone. Thanks for the good advice I received in my short time on here. Take care xx ~ True Sent from my SM-N920R6 using the BariatricPal App

I just got the phone call for my pre op appointment with him. Very nervous and excited. Just wondering what to expect for this appointment and any idea how long away that appointment is to actual surgery? My insurance does not require a 6 month diet and I have some clearance appointments already taken care of. Sent from my SM-N920R6 using the BariatricPal App

Hello peeps, I have decided to have my gastric sleeve done in Mexico. I have been under a Bariatric Doctor here in the States and for the past complete year of Diets, medical changes(High Blood pressure and Pre Diabetes) Nuclear Stress test, Dietitian etc, and I'm still getting the run around with my Insurance about my surgery. So I have done all my research on surgery in Mexico and I have chosen Mexico Bariatric Center with Dr Cabrera at the Mi hospital in Tijuana. My Surgery date is Dec 19th 2016, I'm nervous as can be! I have never been under with any type of surgery, can anyone ease my mind about this. I know all the risks and understand that things…

I want to say that this liquid diet sucks. Ugh. Everyone around me at work Snacks and eats. I just want to hide for two weeks until surgery. I am just venting because I know you all know how this feels. Also, I am questioning it all. Second guessing myself. Especially, during the holidays. I had to ask my Mom to make me turkey broth for this Thanksgiving. It is going to be rough watching them eat all the yummy food, and I am sipping on broth. Is it truly worth it? Will I be able to ever eat the foods I love again? Someone told me you can't have any sugar or carbs after surgery? Am I not allowed a cheat every once in awhile like on my bday? Feeling frustrated. Sent from …

Hi I use an insulin pump anyone out there on one? How is it going? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was actually curious on everyone's weigh in if you kept your clothes on or had to wear a gown ? Sent from my LG-H811 using the BariatricPal App

I got a surgery date and was talking to my surgeon who is telling me that I won't start pills for 3 MONTHS!! Which is totally insane! I start my 2 week preop on the 16th and I was wondering if I should start them then. Also what are your opinions on the patch instead? I was looking into get Patches just because I hate taking pills. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Hi all! I recently came across this app through my researching and have been reading a ton of super helpful info and thought I'd put myself out there. I'm a 31 y/o Wedding Planner living in the PNW, considering/hoping for getting sleeved. I've struggled with weight all my life and have lost a significant amount (50+ lbs) several times and I always gain it back and then some. I'm now at my highest weight at a BMI of 41.9 and I'm ready for a permanent change and a tool that will help me to accomplish long term success without making myself miserable in the process. I had a checkup w/ my PCP on 10/26 where I told her I have been considering it (and researching for alm…

I just attended the information session last week and have scheduled my first appointment for next week. I'd like to know what factors made you choose the sleeve over the bypass surgery. I know the doctor will tell me ultimately which one would likely give me more success, but it in the end it is my decision. I don't have any major health issues except for fatty liver which is very common when you are overweight. What factors helped in determining your decision? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am scheduled for surgery on November 30. I donated a kidney to my brother in 2013, I am concerned with consuming large amounts of Protein before and immediately following the surgery and the effects it will have on my kidney, while I know this is short term I am a bit concerned.

I am working with a well-respected researcher and the National Science Foundation (NSF) to help them better understand patient perspectives on Obesity. I have four simple questions for you and would greatly appreciate your responses! We do not need member names and all information will be kept confidential.

At my last check in, which was 3 out of 6, I was told that I should lose about 5 pounds between each of the remaining appointments. So about 15 pounds total. She said if I do not do this then the surgeon will ask that I lose weight before I will be scheduled for surgery. And I'm not talking about the liquid diet that shrinks your liver type weight loss. She means, just lose weight. Im 250 now (6 pounds lost since I began) so it's not like operating on me will be dangerous due to my weight and after all, Im doing this because I can't lose the weight on my own! I'm a little freaked out about it and I guess I should add that I have feminine issues that make it difficult for …

Did anyone start taking collagen or any other supplements before surgery? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Been on my shakes now for 12 days now and just got back from the hospital because I was so constipated I couldn't take it.. Sent from my Z981 using the BariatricPal App

I have a question. I'm on my 7th day of only liquids. I am not going to the bathroom with bm. However, bm is diarrhea. Anyone else experience this? Sent from my SM-N900T using the BariatricPal App

Anyone in Oregon? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Preop diet for gastric sleeve surgery requires three sugar free low carb liquid Vitamin supplements a day. What liquid sugar free vitamin supplements did anyone use during preop diet? Sleeve November 18th

Hi guys, Was wondering if anyone had/having their surgery at GWUH with Dr.Juliet Lee? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Just need to vent to people that might actually understand what I'm going through. I have a surgery date finally after putting my foot down to people who were against it. It just seems like every time I get one step ahead something always happens. I just feel so defeated and feel like it's just not going to happen or it wasn't meant to be. I know this surgery will be a game changer for me. I just wish I didn't have so many negative people impacting my happiness about it. Sent from my SM-G930W8 using the BariatricPal App

I'm scheduled for surgery 11/9 and I'm on my Liver reduction diet. This is my second day and I am truly hungry. It's not head hunger! I'm having headaches and feel drained. I'm doing 4 Protein shakes a day and each of them are 27 grams of protein. I'm also consuming a minimum of 60 ounces of Water. Why am I so hungry and how can I get rid of these headaches??? Please help I don't thinking I can last 10 days feeling this way..... Sent from my VS985 4G using the BariatricPal App