PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

How long did it take for the doctors office to contact you after you were approved? I talked to the insurance company Monday and was approved but have not heard anything from the doctors office this week. I got a email last week from them saying we should have an approval before the end of the week but haven't heard anything since.

Hello all, Tomorrow I start my liver reduction shake diet. I'm nervously excited. My surgery is scheduled on the 18th. I'm so excited to start this journey! Sent from my SM-T230NU using the BariatricPal App

My consultation with my Surgeon is scheduled for the end of October! I'm nervous and excited! What should I expect?!? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Pre op diet day one down. I didn't die wasn't starving. But I do have a killer headache caffeine withdrawal. Wish I'd had given it up sooner. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

On my way to the hospital! See you all on the other side! Any last minute advice?!?! I'm nervous as hell! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm on day one of my pre op diet ... And I'm starving someone tell me it gets easier ?? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have been approved by my insurance and my surgery date is set for November 7th. My birthday is November 5th and I truly can't think of a more beautiful way to welcome in a new year for myself. I am so incredibly excited and ready for this new beginning. I have been so terrified of the insurance company pulling this out from underneath me that now that I have the okay I feel like the weight of the word has been lifted from my shoulders. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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Hi all, I had a quick question about the pre op diet. I am wondering if I can drink mineral Water or soda water instead of regular water to keep my fluids up? ???? Sent from my SM-N910G using the BariatricPal App

I'm scheduled for a sleeve on Oct 26th so starting my liquid diet tomorrow. I'm worried about 14 days of Protein shakes, but most of all, surgical complications, even though I've researched the heck out of this. I'm suddenly very emotional- did anyone else feel that way? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello everyone!! I'm getting sleeved 11/4 in Mexico with Dr.Illan I'm super excited to start this new journey! I was hoping that you all can recommend some things you all liked pre op and post op such as Protein, broths Vitamins, etc... Also any recommendations on what to bring with me to Mexico. Thank you!! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

What are we actually allowed to have during this time? 800 calories & 60 Protein Sent from my SM-G930P using the BariatricPal App

Im so nervous my hands are shaking writing this. My sleeve is scheduled for 7am and i have to be at the hospital at 5am and i should be sleep. Im so nervous. I have so many things running through my head. Im thinking about all the new clothes im going to be able to buy....lol. This process has been long, but well worth it. Learned a better way of eating for life and my family will all be better for it. SO, I'LL SEE YOU ALL ON THE LOSERS BENCH AROUND 10AM. Wish me luck Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

I got my date today!!!! November 3rd at 9:30 am it's going down!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm new here...so excited to have my revision of lapband to gastric bypass on October 11!! I'm beginning my pre op diet today. I'm hoping to make some lifelong friends and acquaintances here on the forum! Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

Hello. I'm Annabelle. I'm currently in my 6 months weigh ins due to insurance reasons I go next week to meet with surgeon and get more info. But is there anything I should be doing or can do in these 5 months before surgery??! Any suggestions is welcome!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

The doctor submitted it to my insurance on 10/1, and they have up to 15 days to approve it. I hate that my future is hanging in the balance and I just have to go about like everything is normal! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App

Do you guys think it will help? I want to start right after surgery but I'm not too sure if it will be damaging in any way . Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

When everyone says "sugar free popsicles" I assume you mean the ones made with Splenda or similar and not the all fruit no ADDED sugar ones ? happy Llama sad Llama... big fat mama Llama.

I'm due to be sleeved before year end. Thought I'd Start my walking now on the treadmill at the gym. I did 15 min. And got my heart rate up to 108. My his were killing me. Baby steps, right? Sent from my LGLS992 using the BariatricPal App

so my surgery is monday and im really starting to freak out. my pre op appt is tomorrow are there any questions i should be asking? im so overwhelmed but i dont want to miss out on important info. Sent from my LGUS991 using the BariatricPal App

Last week I met my surgeon and we agreed on rny. I have to lose 10 to 20. I'm suppose to get a call by end of this week or next week to get my surgery date. Anyone know if they're backed up? Are they quick or have had experience with them. Dr. Zelada will be operating on me and I'm just so excited and am lookin for any feedback on this hospital or this surgeon. TIA Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

I'm going through Richmond Kaiser Permanente and I have my first appointment with my surgeon tomorrow morning. I'm 95% set on sleeve surgery and feeling very weary of RNY. I'm worried my surgeon will suggest bypass because of my past with heart burn (however since starting my new diet it hasn't happened once). I also can't really have bypass because I have IBS (which has also gotten better with the new diet but still not 100%) so dumping syndrome would obviously be a huge problem for me. Any advice or insight or same experience??? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have been through most of the pre op tests and all is well but I just found out I have a fatty liver. I don't have any other ailments like diabetes, cholesterol problems, heart.. Etc but the sonogram showed fatty liver. I had been a heavy drinker for many years but quit s few months ago as I wanted to change my life. Unfortunately even after stopping drinking and dieting I still did not lose any weight at all. I met with a surgeon in late July and he suggested gastric bypass. I have not had the endoscopy or the final blood tests yet. I am scared they will cancel my surgery due to finding liver problems. I had a blood test in June that showed normal liver function but th…

Just wondering how you are coming along. How was surgery. Pain etc. Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

Went to my appointment. All went good. Have to do a treadmill stress test. If that looks good then she will write for recommendation for surgery. BUT what made me happy was that, I am 7lbs down since my nutrition appointment on the 28th of Sept.Woo hoo! Sent from my A450TL using the BariatricPal App

Hi everyone I am 6 days pre surgery and would like the heads up on what i should have in my fridge/cupboard post surgery so day 4 or 5 when they release me Thanks in advance xx

Ok so I purchased a protein powder called not just protein in double dutch chocolate. I am just curious if this is an ok one to drink.

So I have my pre-op on Thursday for the sleeve, what do I have to look forward to? Sent from my SM-G935P using the BariatricPal App

It seems like there's a lot of people on here from the eastern part of the United States. Anyone out there from the West Coast ?California in particular. Sent from my LG-H901 using the BariatricPal App

I'm scheduled for 9:15 am!! So many emotions but right now I'm just nervous. Really worried something will go wrong :/ Was everyone scared right beforehand?

Surgery on the 18?..I work to hard for them to cancel it.... What's a girl to do!!..Will they cancel? Sent from my SM-N910T using the BariatricPal App

Anyone who used the preop wipes, can you please let me know the instructions? I completely blanked on when I'm supposed to do them and my surgery is in the morning. I have 2% chlorhexidine gluconate clothes Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

Just wondering is it normal to not lose much, I've lost like 5 pounds maybe and I'm Starving Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I go for my post op appointment in 2 weeks and will be sleeved on 11/3. So anxious! It finally coming near, I have worked so hard all year for this. Though my fiancé has been completely supportive of me throughout this whole process now that the date is here I can see worry in his face... that I will change who I am in the inside as well. He won't say it, but I see it. I know when you look up things on the internet it's a higher rate of break ups after weight loss surgery. I just want to know some first hand results after surgery and maybe some advice? Any advice will help. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

This medicine is one pill and with insurance it's costing me 70$. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have 10 ponds to lose and complete 6 weekly classes of Mindful Eating to get my surgery date. This last week was the first one that I started tracking food and calories. I have lost 2#'s. I love to eat out. My hubby and mom love to eat out. Mom is within her healthy bmi. Hubby is not. Hubby has always been able to lose weight when he sets his mind to it. Last night hubby and I had date night. We went to a nice restaurant where I had NY steak, black Beans and about 2 tablespoons of citrus flavored rice. I also had 2 glasses of wine. We went to see a movie. I took a bottle of Water. I also took one square of sea salt dark chocolate. I ate very light during the day caus…

Caterpillar to butterfly in 14 hours. So excited, nervous, wondering if this is right for me... Sent from my 5054N using the BariatricPal App

How long did it take for your weight loss clinic to submit to insurance once all requirements have been completed? My clinic said it could take them up to two weeks to even submit to insurance. I'm pretty sure that's not unheard of? Thanks in advance.

Greetings all Any ladies have VSG that also have the Mirena? Did they let you leave it in during surgery? Any issues afterwards? My preop process got shortened from 6 to 3 months (yay!), so i find myself coming up with a million and one questions--but this is the only one i havent seen discussed--unless i missed it. Anyhoo--just wondering if i need to make an appointment with my gyn during these last few months. Thanks! Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

If I hear this one more time I'm gonna scream! I did not realize I had to "look" a certain way. I am 150 pounds over weight, sorry if I don't "look" the way you think I should. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

so happy and excited that my insurance finally approved my surgery... date set the 20th of this Month!!!!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App

Whats did everyone eat and drink during this phase? Help!!!!! Sent from my SM-G935P using the BariatricPal App

Started my pre-op diet yesterday, wasnt too bad but thats just first day I guess. Hurry up 22nd October!! Sent from my SM-G900I using the BariatricPal App

I had my first date with the doctor he said gastric bypass i was comfortable with his decision until i told my dad and he filled me with fears. There so comfortable with my weight and there weight they don't want to think about it i guess.. i put all his fears to rest i guess but it left me thinking about the fact my stomach will be so small. I guess i'm just scared. I know i'm ready for a change and i'm going to go forward with the gastric bypass. just wondering if anyone else had fears about what to eat and wondering about how small there stomach is going to be. and the possible dumping syndrome while at work ??

I am a newbie, thanks for letting me stalk!. Found out Monday, that my insurance improved my sleeve surgery and the date is 10/14. The pre-op is very difficult! I feel I am giving up my social life, and didn't realize how much my life centeres around going out with others with karaoke, eating dinner, parties, etc. How hard has it been for a lifestyle change for others?. Did not go with my karaoke group tonight, because did not want to to tempt my mouth, and I was fresh our of duct tape. Btw, I'm 56, married, my child is grown and settled in life. My weight is the one thing I have not conquered. Thanks for feedback in advance. Sent from my iPhone using the Bariatric…

I'm headed out to the hospital to weigh in with my dr and after after that I check in to ambulatory and I will update u when I come too Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm at the hospital now I have check in now I'm waiting here soon I will be pre op Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Guest what yall I have one more day and I'm in for the new me I have been waiting for 20 years for a make over and now it's here Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App