PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

Hi y'all, im feeling like oh my how will i do this , im feeling unprepared I have to start my pre-op liquid diet on Tue the 5th my surgery date is Oct 19th I have to buy a blender not sure if I'll like the Protein shakes uuughh Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

So for my 2 week pre op diet I have to do the high Protein low carb diet. I went to wal mart with my mom and got chicken breast, shrimp, talapia, ground turkey etc. I'm just worried about snacking. Does anyone have any tips on making it easier? Snack suggestions? Things to completely avoid?? Thank you all for always helping me. I've learned a ton on here and it's definitely nice to find others that understand. I have basically no one in real life that can relate Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was sleeved 7/22/16 and have had great success. My mom wants to get sleeved, but she's worried her medical history will make her ineligible. Obviously she needs to seek the opinions of qualified doctors, but I think if she heard that someone else had her issues and was successfully sleeved it would motivate her to move forward and make the appointment. Anyone with diverticulitis end up having surgery to remove it (8 inches of large intestine was removed) and then get sleeved after? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Please forgive me for asking so many questions but i want to get them all out the way as they come to mind. My favorite food is Cereal and pizza. When were you guys ever able to eat these if ever. I dont need huge amounts as i only eat a slice or two now and a bowl now but just the taste is what i love. Sent from my SM-G935P using the BariatricPal App

My insurance won't approve me unless I take 5 percent of my weight off in 6 months. I only had to lose 15 pounds and really struggled. Finally, I started being successful at the low carb diet. Constipation was a real pain though. Now I have this constant ache in my lower and upper left side. Anyhow, I was at 312 pounds 2 months ago and now Iam at 298. My insurance (Molina), needs me to be at 294 by this Friday and the scale won't budge! My insurance weighed me in at 309. So 294 is the goal. I am getting upset because this is the worst time for a stall. I need to be 294 by Friday or, they won't approve me. I've done everything they have asked me. Just…

October is tomorrow and I have the info session June and this waiting game is so painful Question how long did you wait until your first set of appts? I know there is the nutritionist, surgeon, nurse and psychologist What can I be doing in the mean time? I've already dropped 15lbs in June that's not much but it's something. I'm just so frustrated with everything and it's a huge waiting game Thanks Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Whats the best tasteing Protein shakes out there? Sent from my SM-G935P using the BariatricPal App

Hi Everyone! I'm being sleeved on 10/28 and I wanted to see if there were any suggestions on what to bring to the hospital. I'll be staying at least a night. I'm bringing a set of comfy clothes, toothbrush, hair brush, some gas-x strips.. is there anything that I might not be thinking of? I'm so excited, but also kind of nervous. Sent from my iPhone using the [url=https://siteowners.tapatalk.com/byo/displayAndDownloadByoApp?rid=87332]BariatricPal App[/url

I just got my surgery date today. November 2nd!! Like many on here I am soooo nervous and excited. Any advice on getting my habits under control prior to surgery? Any suggestions on Protein shakes to buy now? Any Vitamins you love that I should try? Any advice in general? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi you all . I am so much worried and afraid that I am doing the wrong thing of having the VSG . Plz help me . Scheduled on October 19th Sent from my SGH-I337M using the BariatricPal App

Well everyone... I caved and ate food on my third day in of my pre-op liquid diet. I went into Walmart and legitimately bought my Protein shakes and sugar free Jello etc. I paid then walked out to my car, loaded the groceries and said fu*k it I'm going to Subway! I consciously made this decision. I'msatisfied that I'm full but now a nervous wreck that I just messed everything up. Surgery is in 11 days. October 6th. Has anyone else cheated?! eriirosee

Hi guys, I'm entering into my final week before I am sleeved on Monday, October 10. I am very excited and wanted to see if any of you had any recommendations of things I should get prior to surgery? I feel prepared for all of the liquid prep, but maybe there are some non-food things that will make life easier for this journey. I have seen some discuss buying the little 4oz cups from Wal-Mart, some have mentioned purchasing baby sippy cups to ensure you don't swallow too much at one time. If any of you have any ideas, please share them with me. I look forward to hearing from everyone! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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So after struggling for more than 25 years with my weight I've finally gotten up the nerve to have the surgery. I am nervous to say the least, I am not only nervous about the surgery but I'm nervous about being approved for it. I'm very thankful that my insurance covers all but 10% . I have my first appointment October 5th to see my primary care doctor, I started a low carb high Protein diet a few months ago and have not had good results at all, I think that at 46 my metabolism has run away to join the circus! I eat healthy , I control my portions and I work out daily. So I'm at a loss, well non-loss actually . Anyone else out there have the same concerns and issues?? …

Hey guys I'm back just needing to know what watch to get now. The last watch I got was the flex but it was for my sister. Now I'm looking for one for myself. Nothing too expensive, something that I can tell time, maybe a stopwatch, if possible I can see my text (though Im not opposed to one that doesn't) and sleep patterns which is important. I was looking at Apple watches (I get a discount) but I'm not 100 percent sold. Any ideas? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Here we go!!! I have BCBS Federal and they cover WLS, great! What's not so great, I have taken so many test with my Bariatric office that I'm ready to pull my hair out and scream to the top of my lungs. I can't decide if they are being thorough or a blood sucking leech trying to suck out all the money they can. First there was my first visit with the surgeon. $40 copay rt? Wrong!!!! $40 for the Bariatric center and $40 to his surgical office! that makes absolutely no sense. Then I had my psych eval ($30) who sent back I needed another evaluation... 2nd psych eval with another Dr. ($60) he's says ur fine, I don't see any issues, why were u sent to me ok. Let's keep mov…

I just got my surgery today. December 20 My doctor was able to do it Oct 11, but I am in school. I am so happy!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I went for my consult today, and I am very excited about this journey. When I got home tonight, I see the clinic has my height an inch higher, which now puts me below 40 BMI. Grrrrrrrrr...... I'm hoping I can just call on Monday and have it fixed. Otherwise, insurance will only cover me if I'm 40 and up since I don't have any cormobidities. Anyone else have any troubles like this? Sent from my KFSAWI using the BariatricPal App

Hi all, I am scheduled for 7/12 and will be going on a cruise with my family and friends 2 months post op, If all goes as planned i should be on solid food by this point. I would like to know what to expect as far as will weight loss have occurred by then to a point i may need smaller clothes to pack? What to eat? (i am planning on taking some Protein powder packs along just in case) Energy level? I am not required a 2 week liquid diet before surgery , though i plan on doing very low carb dinners and shakes for Breakfast and lunch at least the week before surgery. I expect my weight at surgery to be somewhere around my current which is 270

So my first consult with the surgeon was this past friday . I am so excited for whats to come. While we did discuss the different types and the benefits of each surgery; I feel as though he was trying to push me to have RNY instead of VSG. But he said as long as I don't have severe reflux getting the sleeve should be okay. I was discussing the surgery with my husband again and he has some concerns with getting a part of my stomach removed. He was very supportive in the beginning but now he doesn't want me to do it, he says its too much of a risk

I'm currently in the pre-op stages of getting weight loss surgery. I have done all the pre-op tests and have been cleared to get a date assigned. The only thing now is that I haven't made the final decision to go through with this. The reason for this uncertainty is the following: I started to work on changing my eating habits and to work on nutrition and getting more physical activity in since back in January 2016. I have successfully lost around 120 lbs up to this month of September. My doctor and others have mentioned that perhaps working on losing more weight on my own with the habit changes I have been making should be something I should continue, and to post-p…

Is anyone else tired of their weight defining who you are? I exceeded the capacity of my 300 pound scale about 3 years ago. According to my doctors scale I was 315 last April. If all goes well then tomorrow I will have utter glee adding lead to my scale as large chunks exit the back of my scale. It should be quite therapeutic! I've also decided that nobody else needs to know my weight either including my doctor. I have a commercial driver's license that I will have to step on a scale for ever two years as a requirement for my medical card but everyone else can pound sand. All I care about is being happy with myself and that damn scale sure never did.

:scared2: Hello,is there anyone that has Anthem Medicare preferred in louisville,ky? It is Anthem with Medicare intergrated, I am on disability. Does anyone know what docs in louisville,ky accept this and know if this insurance will cover, i would appreciate any info anyone can give.

Has anyone used Dr. Dominguez in Covington, Louisiana ? Can you tell me about your appointments, surgery, etc. Has anyone used Medicaid? Did you have any bills after? Just curious I have my consultation onSeptember 29th. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using the BariatricPal App

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Hi everyone, first post. I'm scheduled for my sleeve next Friday (10/7) and I went today and was told by the cardiologist that my stress test was "abnormal." He recommended we do nuclear testing. I'm hoping it was bc I stopped the test before I reached my optimum heartbeat (they wanted me at 168!). I was short of breath (duh! This is why I'm getting sleeved!) makes me worry a bit I've waited almost 6 months and cleared every other test... anyone else have this issue and get cleared after the nuclear testing? I really want to be sleeved and can't imagine living in this giant body forever. I've been imagining the outcome and to be denied at this point would really put me do…

Hey ladies gm. Just wanted to share a great fine. I know we're all on here losing weight and excited about getting into clothes that we only dreamt of wearing. It can get very expensive as we go from different sizes and tryingto find room in our closet for clothes that we no longer wear and have to decide what to do with those clothes. If youre like me, your closet probably have 3 to 4 different sizes in it. But ive found a Gem that will allow us to wear the clothes we want to, while not digging a large hole in our bank account. Its called Gwynnie bee.com. It allows you to look at all the looks with clothes that theyve put together and theyll send you the clothes. You …

Sooo I finally decided I need help because all I do is gain no matter how hard I try! Called Smartshape for the Lap Band procedure 2 weeks ago, did an on the phone consultation with the doctor last week and was approved for financing (with the help of my hubby cosigning <3) about 2 days ago! My procedure has been booked for October 4th 2016!!!! 22 days from now, how crazy I keep reading how insurances are making people do a diet for 6 months before being approved?? What's up with that? Maybe different in Canada from other places but that sounds ridiculous. So happy it's all happening so fast because once my mind is set, I want it now!! Sent from my D5803 usin…

So I am having Gastric Bypass on the 21st... Yay 16 more days!!! So here is the big one- I have an appointment with my primary Dr on Saturday to go on birth control - I have been using natural family planning with success for 2 years now but I know that after surgery I will have a huge fertility boost and I dont want to risk a pregnancy... Soooo I know the pill is not a super great option due to absorption issues- but what birth control have you all tried? I was thinking of the depo prevara because I have had success in the past with it- but I also gained weight on it and I am worried about using a birth control that could be counter productive. Have any of you had any s…

Hello I am new to the site, I am going through the the pre operative stages, getting all my clearances from the specialists I am a little nervous about the psych evaluation because I don't know what I expect..... Anyone getting surgery by DR.NEFF at Kennedy, NJ Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

Has anyone else had Surgery there or with Dr. Fox? He's doing Lapband revision to Sleeve and Gallbladder removal for me. Any information, advise, thoughts, reviews on the facility, doctor, procedures will be very much appreciated! Just trying to prepare myself on what to expect. Green Lights!

Good evening everyone. I've been on my liquid diet since last Monday and I have not consumed anything besides what's allowed..except for tonight ????. I'm so ashamed and disgusted in myself. I had a small fries and 1.5 mcdoubles from McDonald's. I honestly don't know what came over me. I've had so much self control up until this point. Has anyone ever gone off their liquid diet 6 days out from surgery? If so, did your surgery go according to schedule? I'm nervous because I don't want the burger and fries to negate all of my hard work this past week. I was looking at my test results from my abdominal sonogram and they said "LIVER: The liver is normal in size and echo…

Hey guys im waiting on my insurance to clear and they said by Monday no later then Tuesday they should be cleared. They told me to start taking all these Vitamins but i need to know what ones did yall prefer? Which worked best? Sent from my SM-G935P using the BariatricPal App

So I am looking to have this surgery and going through all my glasses required by my surgeon and so forth it's a total of a 6 month program I'm on my 4 th month but my main concern is I'm 270 lbs and so afraid of having loose skin and my insurance not covering skin surgery I'm interested in hearing from people who have had this surgery around my weight and if they had a bunch of loose skin at my classes they say bc I'm young yet 36( not that young lol) that it will still have a lot of elasticity I have had three kids and just don't wanna have a bunch of loose skin and stretch marks already have the stretch marks. Anyone's stories or ways to prevent loose skin ect would b…

Hi there! I am super new to this forum and the idea of weight loss surgery. I recently had consultation for upper endoscopy and surgery for a hiatal hernia. The doctor says my valve to my stomach is completely eroded away and I have bleeding ulcers of the esophagus due to my GERD. I also have a hiatal hernia that he won't do surgery till I lose weight due to the pressure. I have tried everything to lose weight and it's just not working. I never thought about surgery until he asked if I had thought about it. I currently weigh 280lbs and I am 5'7". I guess my curiosity is whether I am a good candidate and what others think about it. I am ready to lose weight. The research I…

255 pounds not loss weight,I'm hungry before no now yes the liquids ,are not enough,crystal light,Protein,applesauce Don't make me food I'm staving. Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

Well, the day has arrived. I have to be at the hospital at 10:30, so we will head out that way in an hour or so. I didn't make it to 100 pounds down, but I have lost 99 pounds in my six-month pre-op diet journey. I am pleased with that. My body just doesn't want to give me that last pound. The last 3 days with liquids weren't that bad at all, but I am convinced that re-establishing my relationship with food over the past six months made that experience (which sucks under any situation) so much better than just going into it straight from an "anything goes" diet. (And 14 days of having to do that would be so difficult even with the preparation.) I am certainly fill…

Anyone having problems with people just trying to keep you back in life ever since I started this the diet part is easy it's the people around me that pissing me off so negative aaah I hate it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So....I have a dilemma, I have a date set to have my sleeve done October 12th. Tonight I went out to dinner with my boyfriend and ended up in the ER with a gallbladder attack. They are currently working on admitting me and I will speak with the surgical PA in the morning. Has anyone ever had their gallbladder removed a couple weeks before their WLS?? My surgeon was going to take a look at it and if he was able to get at it the plan was to take it out then. It took me soooo long to get insurance approval and I am so excited to finally work towards a healthier me and now I'm stuck with a "hot" gallbladder as the doctor called it (he had quite the sense of humor...or may…

I've read all the chains on who to tell. My question is we have family friends who are wanting to make plans to go on trips i.e. camping and ATV riding now that it's getting to be fall. They're looking at the weekend of and the weekend after my surgery. Obviously I can't go for a while after surgery and without telling them what's going on, I feel like we are just blowing them off. The husband keeps suggesting dates, and my husband keeps replying with "we're busy , I don't know what we're doing, but we're busy". I'm not sure what to say. I don't want to lie, but I also don't want to share this. Any suggestions? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm so frustrated with myself because I have gained 10 lbs in 3 weeks! I was in a motorcycle accident and I have broken ribs, a sprained shoulder, bone bruises,and a hemotoma on my lung. Very lucky to have minimal injuries. Problem is that I am craving carbs. I'm still in quite a bit of pain and very stressed. My next appointment with my NUT is in a couple of weeks. Help! Anyone have this issue before? (Hopefully not with a motorcycle) Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

Hi everyone, my surgery is next Wednesday and I want to prepare this weekend by stockpiling some Soups. My question is, how creative did you get with the soups? Can you do a tomato based Soup if it's very thin? I'm just a wondering bc I hear people here saying they drink V8 during the liquids phase so it's kind of similar sounding to me. Any thoughts? I'm going to check out the international foods section of the supermarket for some soups and definitely try the wonton soup without the wontons as someone here suggested. Thanks for your help! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi. I am getting the gastric sleeve done soon, the beginning of September. I need to meet some people who already have the sleeve or who are getting surgery soon. Is there a September group? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So everything has been moving smooth then ...... I find out my surgeon that I was going with will no longer be working with the practice. So ok that's fine I have another surgeon on stand by. That's taken care of. My problem was getting the six months of weight management from my primary care physician. Oh by the way she is out on Maternity Leave. someone slap me. Well I was told by her that the physician she is sending her patients to could handle everything for me. Well all they had to do is submit forms to the surgeon stated what my weight was every month and goals, progress, and recommendations. Do you think that happened. No. She sent the weight and dates. What the…

I'm getting sleeved on Sept 23 I'm on day 5 pre op liquid diet, and was wondering who is on this journey with me? I made this thread so we can all keep in touch as well as share tips experiences and words of encouragement to our fellow sleevers. Best of luck to you all and may we each find safe healthy success! Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

Hi everyone, today is my final appointment with my surgeon. I did all he asked me for. I'm so nervous that I can't think about questions to ask him. Wish me luck!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello everyone, Does anyone knows how long Metroplus takes to approve in New York? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Ahhhhhhh! Did anyone else enjoy a delicious last meal tonight before their pre-op diet tomorrow?! I start my one week clear liquid diet tomorrow! The day can't come any sooner!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So excited. I met with my surgeon and had my first nutrition appointment this week. Looks like a March surgery date. My husband and daughter went with me for support and to ask questions. This time next year, I will be healthy!!! Anyone out there with a Feb-Mar surgery date?

6 hrs until I report to the hospital. I'm nervous as hell! Sent from my SCH-I545 using the BariatricPal App