PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

My endoscopy is scheduled for tomorrow! Apparently I am being sedated for this. Any thoughts or any heads up with regards to the endoscopy?

Hi all! Im scheduled for Dec 6th and wanted to broaden my support system and meet some new friends.

I am scheduled for my surgery tomorrow morning at 8:45!!! I am sooooo excited it's finally time!!! say a prayer for me and I will update everyone on my experience Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App

I got approved for 12/1 ! Any other December sleevers looking for some buddies. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello I'm new here I am in the process of getting approved for the sleeve. I am diabetic and my diabetes is out of control lately. I had blood work about 3 weeks ago and my A1C is almost 11. Any diabetics that have had the sleeve? How were your levels after the surgery? Still taking meds? Any info would be greatly appreciated Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm finished all my pre op duties for my insurance and I'm waiting on the approval! (Yay)!! But I'm in a little dilemma. I haven't told anyone about my surgery except my mom, fiance, and one friend months ago. Did you tell anyone? I don't know why I'm not. I think I may be in denial about needing the surgery and I feel upset I couldn't lose the weight without this tool. Also, I've been up at night trying to figure out what I'm going to tell the people at my work when I have to leave for 1-3 weeks... Just feeling stressed... Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

I finally got my surgery date. It's November 16th and I'm so excited and nervous in the same breath. I'll start my liquid diet on November 4th. I'd love some feedback on how others got through this part of the process.

Hi all! Having surgery tomorrow and super excited. However, not thinking I woke up at 2 am with hip pain and took some ibuprofen. Now I'm reading that you can't have it 2 weeks prior to surgery. I hope they don't cancel it! Does anyone know why you can't have it 2 weeks prior? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App

Got all my results back. H pylori negative only thing they found was my Vitamin D was low, so they are calling in a prescription. Everything else was good! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm having my surgery (Sleeve) Oct 26 yaay!! .. I went to see my cardiologist and I told me the Bypass has better results and you have better chance to keep it off for a long time. Should I change it to a bypass? Sent from my SM-G920T1 using the BariatricPal App

Update...called fed bcbs and no answer on approval yet. It has only by 1 week . Surgeons office said normally takes a week to week and a half. Bcbs pre cert. Spokesman told me normally 15 days so they can review so I probably won't hear anything till the 27th of October. ????????????my surgery date is November 3rd. I know a couple of you said you got your approval right before your surgery date and others got theirs in a week. Wondering why some are approved quicker than others. Again my bmi is over 40 (42 to be EXACT ) I have sleep apnea, arthritis, rls, all pre-certification was complete. Ugh, trying to remain positive and calm but freaking out on the inside Sent fro…

I'll b sleeved 10/29/17 anything I should know? ? Sent from my SM-N910T using the BariatricPal App

My Nutritionist and Dr's Office requires a 2 week liquid diet pre -op. They make me purchase the Meal Replacement Protein in their office along with the Vitamins. They only give me the choice of Bariatic Advantage and I tried all the flavors and don't like it. I've tried mixing the drink in a shaker cup and different blenders and I hate the consistency. Its too thick and even in the blender it comes out too foamy and still thick. It won't even freeze when I put it in the freezer to try to make it taste better. I've tasted Premier Protein with 30Grams of Protein and I actually like it because it taste better and I can buy it already made. Premier Protein drinks have almost…

1:30pm. No idea why I'm so freaking nervous. Pre-op, 61 YRS, 5'5" HW 247, CW 223, BMI 37

I just got my pre op a pointment for October 31st, but I don't know why they didn't give me a surgery date yet. Did this ever happened to anyone. How long will they make the date for surgery after you do the pre op. Does anyone know Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

Hello..... I received a call from Kaiser today informing me I now have an appt to meet with Dr. Chin next week to discuss Gastric Sleeve surgery. Have any of you had him for your surgeon? Thanks!

I have my surgeon consult on Friday and am both excited and nervous. I have been working with a weigh management clinic for almost a full year now and am ready to move on to the surgical option and change my whole life. I'm ready to get started, but nervous mainly for my family and the actual surgical process and healing. I have question for you all: How long did you all stay in the hospital when you had yours done? My babies are 4, 3, an 2 and it's just my husband at home. No family nearby. It's still a huge weight on my shoulders about how they will manage. When did you return to work? I am a professor, so while I'm on my feet off and on, I don't feel it is …

I decided that it was finally time to do something about my weight after i lost my mom last year. I went in for my consult at the beginning and now am almost through the prerequisites and am getting close and closer to a surgery date. Im excited for this big change but every now and again i get scared. Terrified is more like it. Can i really do this? Is this really the best choice? Should i really go through with this? How do you get over this fear? Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

Had my last appointment today and was cleared for surgery. Everything will be submitted to insurance tomorrow. I have Blue Shield of CA and hopefully they approve me. I have went above and beyond and done more appointments then I had to. Hopefully it all works out (:

So my surgery is covered 90% I have BCBS who has seemed to be pretty good but then I realized I am not even half way thru my $2500 deductible and my psych appt alone is charging $360 out of pocket not to mention everything..all my other appointments. Needless to say I broke down felt so defeated and discouraged but I am so set on getting this done by January I continue to pray but I know I also need to do my part so does anyone know of any financial assistance that may be able to assist me thru this? I don't mind making payments as I go but paying this all at once or all within a month is just not going to work for me I'm doing this on my own and have a mass of other mont…

Hi, Just wondering if anyone can answer my Q. I have gynaecology problems including endometriosis which really needs treated but I've been refused because of my weight the past few years. Just wondering if the 'no stomach surgery for 12 months' includes gynaecology surgery on uterus, ovaries etc. I know it's not the stomach but I just wondered if it's restricted. Thanks in advance anybody that can help. X Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Beginning the process of getting clearances as well as 6 months of nut visits!! I'm so excited and nervous hoping things go smoothly and hoping quickly 6 months seems forever away!!  Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

The closer I get to being done... the more everything gets pushed back. My insurance doesn't cover a home sleep study. So they cancelled my appointment for it tomorrow, and appealed for it to be done in a lab. That can take up to 14 days to be approved. I give up on having the surgery before my birthday which is the original plan. I'm bummed and upset. Just feel like I'm doing all of this for nothing. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Was wondering if anyone had federal bcbs insurance and has gone through the process. I am just waiting on approval for surgery. Had 3 months supervised diet, pulmonary, classes, psychological, etc. Surgeons office sent in paperwork for approval from insurance and said things look great but I am still freaking out. I am 42 5'3" 238 lbs with bmi of 42. Has anyone come across any issues even with a bmi over 40. Surgeons office said it normally takes about a week. A week and a half at the most. I am literally freaking out. Just want to get the call saying your approved. They have given me a tenative surgery date of November 3rd. I am praying that all goes well and bumps in th…

feel like there is a lump in my throat. As if something is stuck . Trying to get rid of this feeling . Someone told me it's dry mouth and being nervous.. All I do is drink drink drink Tea with lemon and my Protein clear chicken Soup an occasional bottle Water . I feel my neck area get a little tence and then it happens . Any advice I'm having surgery in 2 days .. Sent from my SM-T550 using the BariatricPal App

So, unfortunately for me, I am always worried and stressing about something. Hopefully some of you wonderful people can set my nerves at ease. I am on week 8 of my Options Class, which I absolutely love. I started out with a BMI of 41. I am down 8 pounds out of the 11-25 they want me to lose during this program period. So far, I think I am doing okay. Here is my worry... what are the odds that I still get denied by the surgeon? Does anyone have any suggestions when dealing with Kaiser? Thank you in advance!

So, yesterday on my first day of the live reduction diet, I have a handful of home cooked peanuts and a spoon full of an omelette. Did I mess up? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Well I quit for 6 days and got into a well what triggers me an argument and I smoked 3 cigarettes and I'm 6 days away from surgery. Will I still be ok? Sent from my VS990 using the BariatricPal App

What would everyone suggest I pack for surgery in tj? What did you wish you had thought to pack? And lastly, has anyone had surgery with Dr. Illan in tijuana and what was your experience? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using the BariatricPal App

I have a bmi of 44 with hypothyroidism as well as depression and sleep paralysis will my insurance approve the procedure? Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

Curious how long some of you had to be off work post surgery? My surgeon says he likes me to be off 30 days but if I'm doing good I can come back sooner. But then my PvP says she was only off for 2 weeks. Sent from my VS880PP using the BariatricPal App

If so in just wondering if they were very quick with a response once submitted. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

How long should I wait before calling the insurance company to see if I am approved Sent from my SM-G900P using the BariatricPal App

I have been approved by insurance for over a week. I got a email yesterday saying my file was being sent to clinical review and to give them 10 days for that. I don't understand because it was in review for a month before they sent it to insurance for approval. What is a clinical review? How long would that normally take?

Tomorrow is my turn. Sooo nerveous???? Sent from my SM-G900F using the BariatricPal App

I go in at 6 am tomorrow to get the lap band surgery. I've went from 275-251 since my meetings. Looking forward to surgery. Any advice for recovery Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I start my liquid diet today and have my surgery on Thursday 20 Oct 2016. I got a reminder call on Friday for a pre surgery class today. I was never told about a pre surgery class. Oh well, it is a good thing I am teleworking today. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I had a date set for October 28th now I get a call from my surgeon office saying that my insurance thinks that I am not medical nesercary for the surgery. I have bmi of 38, I have hypotension, I have type 2 diabetes, I was just diantnose with sleep apnea. What else do they need. I then called my insurance and they said that they denied my due to that they did not have my cardiac release and a xray. I am starting to think that even if they send in what they need they might still think they it still not medical nesercary. Did this happen to anyone else. I'm at the point to stop this diet that they made me go on and just go back to eating and have to deal with feeling sick a…

I got a call today that my first NUT class wasn't accepted so now I have one more on the 31st of this month. I was scheduled to have surgery next Tuesday. I am so disappointed and discouraged at this point. Already into day 7 of the 14 day pre op liquid diet. For those that have surgery scheduled for this month, make sure everything is good to go so you don't have to go through this. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I've been reading about everyone's journey and am so happy to hear and see amazing transformations. I'm seeing Dr. Neff who is absolutely amazing! I've completed my primary care clearance, cardiology clearance, radiologist clearance, pulmonology clearance, lab work clearance and lastly have completed 1 of 3 dietician visits. I have the following clearances remaining for this week - 2 dietician visits (both scheduled this week), endoscopy clearance (Thursday 10/20) and psychological clearance (tomorrow). By the end of this week I should have everything in at Dr. Neff's office and in 2 weeks have a surgery date. I'm beyond excited and can't wait for next steps. Did anyone…

Feeling very stressed. Apparently my EKG was abnormal. Being referred to a cardiologist. This has been my fear all along. That I would be disqualified for surgery by one of these many tests. Anyone have this happen and turn out okay? Sent from my LGLS992 using the BariatricPal App

Just called the called that I will check in at 615am...This has been a long process and it's really just the beginning..I ask for all to pray for me@!????.....Thanks in advance Sign...Nervous.... Sent from my SM-G930T using the BariatricPal App

I had 1st appt with nutritionist today - she said that, of those I'll see (nurse, psych, and her), she is the biggest hurdle for potential surgery patients. I didn't really figure out until after my 1st appt. that my acceptance into the program doesn't mean that I'm accepted for surgery. She said that proper nutrition after surgery can be difficult - and if there are issues pre-surgery, then it's up to her to report whether she thinks a patient is a good candidate for surgery based on how she feels they'll do afterward. I can appreciate this. I won't do this if somebody truly feels it isn't the right thing for me. If I'm not a candidate then I'll have to lose weig…

Hi everybody! I'm relatively new here, so real quick: I'm Cate, 24, and looking at a January '17 surgery. I had my consult today, and will have my initial meeting with the surgeon in a little less than a month! EEK! I'm feeling slightly overwhelmed, and I'm making lists of things to ask my NUT and my surgeon. What were questions YOU asked your NUT and surgeon, that you felt you needed answered before surgery could happen? I know these questions exist, but I'm drawing blanks!

I've read that a lot of people add Peanut Butter to help with the flavor; however, I am severely allergic to peanuts. Do you all have any other suggestions for additives? I like all of the flavors that I have tried so far, but I understand that there is a possibility that my taste buds will change or I will get tired of the same old flavors/sweet shakes. Help!!! Getting sleeved 12/14/16 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Anyone use Dr Atkinson or Dr Soong who went home the same day as surgery after having the sleeve? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey everyone, first post, nice to meet y'all. My surgery is set for 10/28 with Dr. Schwack at NYU. I start my liquid pre-op diet tomorrow and I'm really nervous. My food cravings can get a little out of control during the day. I'm really scared if the overwhelming anxiety strikes. Does anyone have any tips to help out? And as much as I appreciate the kind words, I really need actionable tips, not just encouraging "you'll be fine!"'s thanks again, Mike

The waiting is killing me...so nervous and excited to meet with my surgeon 10/20 im trying not to get my hopes up to high . i hope all goes well and i get a date for surgery or at least an idea of how long. Anyone near northern California...the valley? Could use any support i can get along this journey! Anyone else meeting their surgeon this month? Sent from my LGMS631 using the BariatricPal App

-Not having to side tie my gym shoes - being able to sneak past a person without butt bumping them -not thinking everyone is staring at me when I eat - not tugging at my shirt to make sure my belly is covered -clothes that don't have embroidery and butterflies -my kids being able to wrap a hug around me Just to name a few... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm being sleeved tomorrow Oct 18 any tips on how to pack or ect Sent from my 5054N using the BariatricPal App