PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

I'm so excited! FINALLY got my date! 11/30! Has anyone had a 1 day pre-op diet? I've heard my program only requires a pre-op diet the day before surgery and not 1 or 2 weeks but I'm not sure - I'll find out at pre-op class. Is that a thing or does that sound too good to be true? TIA! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I finally got my act together and now I'm down to 313 lbs from 350 lbs. I'm still pre op and my clothes are fitting so loose that I'm constantly pulling my pants up (thankfully not fallen down). 17 lbs of that I lost in less than one month by just simply walking and not eating out (eating homecooked meals). I do eat out a bit more often, but I don't eat a ton of junk foods like I used to and eat 3 meals a day. I feel great

So I've been doing the liquid diet for two plus weeks now... and I have to say although it hasn't really been too bad, but now I would love to have something I can chew or something crunchy.. My surgery is scheduled for 9:45 am. I'm a little anxious but can't wait to get it done and move on.... Looking forward to the day when I can move on to at least be able to have an egg and some soft cheese. I hope the second two weeks of liquid diet go quickly. Excited.... Sent from my VS986 using the BariatricPal App

what do I need besides this and the liquids and Jello can u think of anything else I need ?? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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Hi everyone!!! Happy November! With the days finally coming to a end with my surgery on the horizon. I have been trying to get all my ducks in a row and make sure I'm taking the right things with me to the Hospital. So my question is what did all of you take to the hospital? Sent from my SM-G360T1 using the BariatricPal App

Well, surgery is scheduled for tomorrow morning at 8 am and I am starting to freak out! I am so nervous for the surgery itself and how horrible I'm going to feel afterwards. I keep telling myself I made this decision awhile ago and want to get healthy. I'm just so nervous and anxious. Any words of wisdom out there?! Prayers would be so appreciated Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Got a call today. Still 11/3/16 but instead of 1pm I now have surgery at 8:30 am . Getting excited Sent from my SM-G900P using the BariatricPal App

How long did it take for authorization? It's been almost 3 weeks for me and I'm getting impatient....

Wish me luck!!! Going in in 40 min. Sent from my SM-G920T1 using the BariatricPal App

Hello! A bit about me, I'm 22, I have been overweight ever since I gained consciousness. (you know how its like you wake up one day and you're 14.) So about as far as I can remember, and according to pictures, even farther back, have i been obese. I'm 5"9. and 290lbs. I have PCOS in the worst way, and my doctor said that the testosterone cells are produced by fat, which I have a large quantity of. My insurance provider is FEPblue and from what I have read, as well as talked to the insurance company on the phone, it has wonderful coverage. I'm kind of terrified of my insurance coordinator, only because she seems very matter-of-fact and stressed out because she has a very …

Does anyone know appx how long after attending the seminar do you get scheduled for surgery? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I just found out tricare has officially approved my surgery ! I'll be going in December 7th- in seriously so excited anyone else going in the same time as me Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Is there anything I would need to take with me to the hospital that they wouldn't offer me?? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Last week I went to my NUT and discovered that I lost about 5 lbs since August, and almost 10 since my first visit with Surgeon on June 8. I matter-of-factly shared this news with my mom. She said she has noticed I've been watching (what I eat). Although she doesn't really want me to get the surgery (VSG) she has been the most supportive in my immediate family. However, after I shared this news, she said something like "see, you don't really need it..." I was at a loss of what to say in the moment. I KNOW it will help me. I'm very worried about regain, but I think I will actually have a chance at really losing a significant amount of weight. Sev…

I can't believe it's time. Prayer warriors please say prayers for me today. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My Dr. mentioned at my last appt that she has to be very thorough because my insurance company, priority health, goes over her notes carefully. Whereas some insurance companies don't. Does anyone out there know if Priority Health has a high denial rate? I'm so worried after going through all of this that I'm going to get denied. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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

I'm ready n nervous I'm 4 the New me! !

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Just drank the magnesium citrate. I'm to arrive at hospital at 730. Any idea why I would have to be there at 730 if my operation is scheduled for noon? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Has anybody gained weight from the time they completed 6 months supervised weight loss to time to get clearances done? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I understand y'all requirements before surgery, but in order 4 my insurance 2 pay 4 my whole surgery(TriCare Prime). I have 2 do a 3 month diet, n lose 17 pounds before surgery. An I am ONLY allowed 45g of carbs a day!!!!! Pretty strict right? No breads, milk, potatoes, cereals, Pasta, rice, sugar, flour based foods, ice cream, sweets, an so much more. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi everyone! First time poster here. I have started the journey and I'm in the super preliminary "dipping my toes in the water" stages now. I just wanted to pick the brains of the people here. Here's a tl;dr since I ended up rambling. Diet and self-control aren't an issue for me, but I can’t lose weight. Is the sleeve right for me? Am I mentally prepared for this? Hi, how are you doing? A quick history: My whole life I have been overweight. When I graduated college, I promised myself I would get in shape. I really made a concerted effort. I changed my diet and started working out. I have been out of college for almost a decade now and while internally I'm healthy, e…

Hey everyone, I am scheduled for the sleeve surgery in December. I have been struggling for over 10 years trying to lose this weight. My highest weight was 250.. I am currently 244... I have been so excited to make this healthy change in my life. Most people around me are so negative. You're not big enough, you can do this on your own, you are to strong to give up like this, I know someone that knows someone it didn't go well... I try not to let it get to me. But as I lay here awake at 3am when I'm supposed to be asleep. I have to admit I'm very afraid and wondering if I'm doing the right thing... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm going to my first seminar on 11/2/16. I'm excited, nervous, and yet oh so ready for this. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi. I've been lurking on here for weeks as my hubby and I finally committed to embarking on this sleeve journey together. I'm still waiting on my referral to bariatrics but my husband already got his and his first appt isn't until 12/2! I've scoured everything I could to try and find out the process for this location...do they swear folks to secrecy because I can't find anything. We were hoping to work magic and have our procedures this year as between our 3 year olds issue with seizures and my husbands diabetes we are close to our out of pocket max this year. Anyone gone through the process in this location and have insight into the process? Sent from my iPhone …

I have chewable, liquid and the patch. I have no idea what my nausea level will be post surgical. My friend just had the gastric bypass done and she can't keep a thing down. I will start out with the liquid Vitamins but if crazy nausea hits, I'm going to use the patch. I'm sure malnutrition would not be helpful during this recovery process. Does anyone else have or use the patch? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using the BariatricPal App

I imagine this has been asked before but I've been hunting through posts and there are so many! My insurance specifically calls out that it does not cover WLS of any kind, and my doctor's office said if that's the case then it's unlikely I'd get anywhere appealing that. So... just curious what the wait time is normally between initial appointment and actually having surgery when you don't have all the insurance hoops to jump through? I already have a bi-pap for my sleep apnea, so I doubt I'd need to go through another sleep study. I just had blood and urine run through my regular dr.s office -- I'm diabetic, high blood pressure, high cholesterol... yay! I'm h…

Hi everyone! Trying to make my shopping list and thinking of ideas to get in my Protein during the clear liquid phase the first week post op. Has anyone found a good unflavored protein to mix in maybe Jello of broth? I guess I will also try the powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury broth? Any other ideas? Thanks so much Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Can someone tell me the reason for the 2 hour 2 meeting for the Psychological evaluation for by pass surgery? Sent from my LGLS990 using the BariatricPal App

I called my insurance company (Tricare) and was told that the nutrition and dietitian services are NOT covered. Anybody know what the cost is out-of-pocket? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

For those of you who have had the surgery, how quickly was a change in clothing necessary size-wise? I'm just thinking ahead about what I am going to need given the seasons changing and such. Winter coat, for example? I'm not jumping the gun, but am being realistic. I have my surgery in a month and a half and I live where it gets cold in winter. Obviously I know that it varies by person, but any experiences are helpful. Thanks!

Haven't really had the urge to eat regular food. Thank god. Going ok, just kind of bored with the same old liquid stuff. Looking at straining different broth based Soups. Any suggestions. My husband has also been very considerate and has only eaten salads and soup that way I don't smell the deliciousness of what he is is eating and want want to cheat. I found that has helped alot. Surgery date of November 3rd coming up fast. Pre Op appt Friday the 28th at 9:30 am. Getting excited Sent from my SM-G900P using the BariatricPal App

I'm worried about my ability to give up caffeine. I have been addicted to caffeine (primarily coffee) since I was 18 and get terrible headaches if I don't have some caffeine every morning. I try to keep the amount that I drink down to three cups or so and stop by 11 am, but the fact remains that I feel horrible and am completely foggy without my morning coffee, or a Red Bull if I can't have that. I mentioned this to the nutritionist and she said that with the pain killers I would be on it would probably not be as hard, but if I'm not mistaken I'm supposed to not have any caffeine for quite awhile before and for quite awhile after the surgery. Has anyone else tackled this …

Hi all! I have had my surgery scheduled since August, but waited until November 17th so I wouldn't have to take too much time off work. I'm a teacher and am having the sleeve done just before Thanksgiving break. I am starting my pre-op diet this week and have been starting to have dreams about surgery and after surgery. I know this is anxiety, but I'm afraid to fail. Luckily I have a good support group and a good therapist. Did any of y'all have weird dreams? Do you have any tips for the pre-op liquid diet? I'm having my surgery through Kim Bariatrics, and I think it's a pretty strict liquid diet. Thanks in advance for any info you can share! <a href='http://www.…

Hello everyone I met with my doctor yesterday and I have an official date ! My surgery will be........October 31st. I am so excited. I am starting my liver reduction diet Monday. I have waited so long for this. Ever since I found out my date I have been smiling from ear to ear. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So beyond nervous and excited the long wait is just about over. This forum help me to know that I'm not the only one. Anyone else getting surgery tomorrow in Maryland area? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

One more hoop gone through for the December 13 surgery. It was super easy. Glad to have it checked off. I just have a breath test and an ultrasound left.

Hi- I have occasional heartburn with poor food choices. When my diet is clean I do not have heartburn. I am looking to get the sleeve as the bypass malabsorption issues concern me (i am on antidepressants). I have an upper gi scheduled for Tuesday and I am just concerned that it may show something that disqualifies me for the sleeve. Anyone have any thoughts on this? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Worked a long shift yesterday and stayed over to nail down a few things. It was my last workday prior to the surgery. Made a quick pitstop in the restroom on the walk out. Glanced in the mirror while washing hands and it hit me.......this is the last time you'll be here at this weight. Everything is about to change. It also registered that I was wearing a cotton polo work shirt with the company's logo. It was a 5XLT. I plan on returning to work wearing newer, smaller shirts as I'm guessing I'll be out 3-4 weeks due to related hernia repairs. The old shirt went into the trash. Awesome feeling. I walked out of there feeling like I was heading towards a …

I was denied by the surgeon of my choice, but my case was accepted by the three doctors listed above. Was wondering if anyone here used one of them and if so, how do you feel they did with your particular case? Was the surgeon and staff friendly and helpful? Was the surgeon, in your opinion, attentive to your needs/fears and were they forthcoming when you had questions? How did your actual procedure go? Were you happy with the outcome? Complications? How are you doing post op in your daily life? Dr. Valenzuela charges $5495, while Dr. Cabrera charges $4995. These quotes are all inclusive from San Diego back to San Diego. I haven't received a quote from Dr. K…

Friend's I need advise I am scheduled tomorrow morning for surgery VSG and ever since I started all clear diet yesterday morning I have had major bathroom problems. This morning it seems to be just achy stomach from yesterday and gasy. I did try a isotech 42 (Vitamin shoppe Protein drink) yesterday and it kept upsetting my stomach so I stopped that. Is this normal???? Please advise I'm nervous now that everything is a go and my husband is off for the week I will have to cancel. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

I had my first dietician appointment 2 weeks ago and my first psych appointment yesterday. I see both of them again in 2 weeks and they both want me to have made a lot of the dietary changes that I'll need to make post-op by then. I was doing pretty well with weighing out portions, not drinking for 30 minutes after meals, eating foods in the correct order, chewing each bite thoroughly, setting my fork down between bites, etc. for the first week after seeing the dietician. But I didn't lose a single pound that week and it just seemed pointless. So then I had a week-long food funeral, and it was pretty bad. Part of the problem is that I accidentally lost 4 pounds in the w…

16 weeks to go before my gastric sleeve operation just a tad excited anyone else having there's in February ? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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I have amerigroup. With medicaid. I live in Tacoma, Washington. I don't know if my doctor is lazy and isn't really sending in referrals for me. But I only know of one hospital that will accept Medicaid for weight loss surgery. I've seen so many ladies on here saying they been approved and already on their journey starting December and it just frustrates me because I've been wanting this since I was 17. I am almost 25 and this would be the best present ever. My doctor is trying to say amerigroup said it has to be medically necessary. I have pcos and my bmi matches the number for surgery. I know I may not make sense. Maybe it's my doctor. IDK. Does anyone have any advice …

I am so nervous Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi all I'm new! My surgery is 11/10 and besides Water, caffeine free coffee, Jello, broth and crystal lite what are some other pre op liquid options? Also how many oz should my shakes be? Of course my diet started over the weekend so I can't call and my paperwork doesn't say. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi, My surgery is scheduled on Feb 26th, I'm diving in head on. I have had 2 friends with successful WLS (one sleeve and one banded). I went to my appt on the 9th and boom, scheduled for suregery on the 26th. I am a bit nervous knowing that this can unsuccessful. I want to lose 60 pounds. I am paying cash because my BMI is not high enough for any help with insurance, but with all the money i have spent to see utter failure, i hope this is worth it. Any words of encouragement will be well received. I am on my own and hoping what i am doing is right. Anyone out there with Hashi's that have had this surgery?