PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

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I have my surgery date of Oct. 3. Any pointers? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using the BariatricPal App

Guys I am starving on this liquid diet! 6 days to go!! Ugh! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My surgery date is the 13th of this month just wondering if anyone else out there has the same date??

Can anyone tell me how day of surgery goes at Kaiser? When is the final weigh in? Have any of you had your surgery canceled due to weight gain? I haven't gained weight but my body hates me and I'm stressing out about being one lbs heavier or something. Sent from my Z828 using the BariatricPal App

Super nervous! Surgery is tomorrow morning 8a. Got everything for the post op diet. Got all of my prescriptions filled and house is clean! My best friend is here for 4 days to help me! Anxious and nervous all in one! Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

Ok I am here! Waiting to be called back. Excited but a little nervous. 2 sisters with me very supportive. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am 6 months i was wondering could i eat sausage now Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

Hello everyone, I am new here. I am scheduled for the sleeve on October 17th. I was originally scheduled for September 20th but I messed up on my meds; I have lupus; and was suppose to have 2 weeks off my autoimmune suppressant and I took a week that I wasn't supposed to so the surgery was rescheduled for October 17th. I look forward to meeting people that are going through the same situation I am and we can support each other. I am located in Michigan and I'm having my surgery at Henry Ford in downtown Detroit. Anyone else going through Henry Ford? My surgeon is Dr. Genaw. I start my liquid diet a week before surgery. Good luck to all hope everyone's journey is a…

I am meeting my surgeon tomorrow! What should I expect for a first visit? I assume he will explain procedure and I can ask questions etc. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello, I am lactose intolerant what is a good premade shake I can buy that won't mess my tummy up?

This is my first post, I've been lurking for over two months, hi everyone! I took a look over at the post op boards and some of what people were saying has me second guessing the amount of time I plan on taking off. I am a teacher and my time off is unpaid. I only planned on taking off one week. Any advice? Am I crazy? TIA Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Tomorrow I report to the hospital at 6 am to be sleeved. I spent time today getting a pep talk from a colleague who had the surgery a year ago. I have family support. Now I just need to suck it up and lunge forward. Nervous but excited at the same time. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm curious will I see her again before surgery or just dietician? Will dietician tomorrow give me a plan to follow? Will I have an estimated date for surgery do you think? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My A1C is very high and my Doctor wants it lower before my surgery I'm trying but it's hard I have one more Drs appointment before my surgeon office send for my approval I'm very nervous I want this so bad and if I'm told I can't have my surgery I'm to die or be very upset I went to a support group meeting tonight and it was no help I don't know what to do Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Has anyone gotten their vsg surgery canceled because that cheated on the two week liquid diet?! eriirosee

Convinced scale is absolutely not accurate. I'm finishing the first week of my liquid preop diet. Went in at 262 only one cheat early on of a veg only salad no dressing and 2oz of grilled chicken. Day 7 I gained a half pound no can't be right...weighs again 258. Weighs again. Anyways I got variations of 256-262.5. In minutes. I'm sticking it in the closet I think. Most days I don't even get the 5 shakes in. Sighs. Sent from my 5054N using the BariatricPal App

My Dr required a 5 day liquid diet and I get surgery monday morning. I followed it starting on Wednesday but cheated today with a chicken taco on corn tortilla. I feel awful. Do you think I will still be able to get surgery? I'm so nervous and feel just terrible! Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

My op is October 17th so a week today I should start my pre op diet .... The problem is I've had no information at all about the pre op diet and when I ring they tell me not to worry they leave it till the last minute.. I feel it's getting nearer and nearer and I still have no idea what I'm doing or what I'm meant to buy .. Has anyone else had this experience? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

http://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2012/12/13/food-babe-investigates-protein-shakes/ Sent from my SM-J700T using the BariatricPal App

So I am sitting here in preop, waiting waiting. Wondering if anyone has advice on what to take for my lovely 2 night stay at the luxurious hotel hospital. Sarcasm of course. Just any ideas appreciated? Sent from my 5054N using the BariatricPal App

I got qualified to get the sleeve and im doing all the pre tests and stuff that needs done except in havinf the worst time losing the pre op weight.....im trying so hard to watch what i eat but i work in a restaurant (tired of the food tho) and i feel like i got no support what so ever!!!! Im so sad.... need some advice....thanks Sent from my SM-G935P using the BariatricPal App

I am nervous about getting the gastric sleeve done. I put it off last year but I want to go through with it now. I hope to lose at least 100 pounds putting me at about 150 pounds. I hope my insurance will cover it. My dad is not supportive but my boyfriend is.

So Im having my sleeve surgery on October 5th. And my boyfriend mentioned us going to this outdoor event on October 14th, about a week or so after my surgery. I told him that was fine as long as Im able to get up and walk around fine. He kinda smarted off and said, "you act like this is a major surgery or something." Ugh. Makes me so mad. Its like hes taking this lightly and not seriously and idk what to say to him. It kinda hurt my feelings. Any advice? Sent from my SM-G900P using the BariatricPal App

What did everyone else do day 5 out of 14 days of pre-op fast? Omgoodness, i am dying here. Surgery isnt until the 4th of oct and im getting jumpy. Im just ready to get it over with. I havent gotten on a scale, i wont until after i get ready to go into surgery so i can track my beginning weight. Ive started using the adult coloring books to keep my mind off of food and its helping. Im not hungry because im doing just Water a d 3 Protein shakes, and bone broth if i want a different taste, but please pray that i make it without going into the refrigerator for ice cream....lol Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

Anyone in sept

Today I received my approval from my insurance company (it took only 3 days to get my approval) and my surgery date is next Friday October 2, 2015. I am so excited. Is there anyone else out there with an upcoming surgery date? If so let's take this journey together. I will be sure to take before and after pictures along the way.

Im am ready to jump.. this has got to be the hardest thing I have ever done.. I was not fully prepared for how intense this hunger would be but I'm Holding On.. does anyone have any suggestions how to deal Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App

Before surgery has anyone had pain in their right upper quadrant? I have severe pain and getting an ultrasound Thursday to try to rule out gallstones. I was just wondering if anyone has had to have their gallbladder out when they had their surgery (at the same time) or shortly after?

How much Protein should you have a day during the liquid diet pre-op? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Can I get some opinions on genepro vs isopure unflavored protein? Which one seems to mix into stuff the best? After taste? Etc. Just looking for some input before I buy any. Surgery is Thursday. I bought Premier protein and I like those now but have heard taste buds can change after surgery. I want to be prepared. Thank you.[emoji4]

I'm having my sleeve surgery on Oct. 4th as well. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App

I have to do 2 days of a clear liquid diet. Surgery is on Monday and I'm hungry!! My day started at 7 and I've had: 42 ounces of Water 2- 5oz sugar free Jello 1- Isopure Protein drink (it was delicious) 1 cup of beef broth (this was life) I keep asking the kids if they're hungry because I'm hungry, they're looking at me like I'm crazy, and I just want something else! Headache galore and the anxiety is REAL! Uugghh it'll all be worth it in the end Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My NUT said I can have grits and oatmeal on the liquid diet!? Anyone been told that? Thanks Jen Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi everyone! I am scheduled for sleeve surgery on October the 3rd. I am on the 6th day of my surgeon's strick pre-op diet: protien shakes and broth. I am soooo cranky! My poor husband! My poor kids!!! I am usually a VERY happy-go-lucky person, cool and calm, and hardly anything would light my temper. My husband alsways said he appreciates my low to no temper. Well, I am now wondering if that "cool as a cucumber" personality was due to food and being able to enjoy it. Now, being restricted and having to drink these shakes for calories, I am so irritable. Last night I was in bed at 10 reading, then came out to the kitchen at 11 for some Water and saw my 13 y/o son wa…

I am scheduled for surgery this cming Tuesday. I've worked hard to get to this point. This weight I've lost now let's my belly skin lay against my other skin. On Friday (of course after the office had closed) I realized I had a fairly significant yeast infection. I had thought it was just a heat rash. I called the service but neither of the weight loss surgeons were on call. The Dr. I spoke with told me what to use and I started that night. It is better but is still there. Anybody out there with any experience with this? Will my surgery now be a no go? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using the BariatricPal App

I am looking for people live in the Belleville area that is getting the surgery.

I am considering vsg and I'm having trouble making a decision. My reasons for wanting it are back pain, lack of energy and yes, vanity. I feel like if I don't have the surgery that I will just continue gaining weight , and eventually my BMI will be much higher, and I will have wished I had addressed the problem earlier. Also, if I do have the surgery, I want to keep it secret from everyone but my family because I fear being judged. Any thoughts?

I was wondering after you lose a good amount of weight is everybody skin saggy are does it tighten back up ? Sent from my iPod touch using the BariatricPal App

Firstly I am delighted that I have found this forum it has really helped reading about the diverse views and experiences. Thank you all for being so honest. Here is my story so far... Moment of truth. Decision made..... I live in UK and have a job I love, but it can be a huge pressure. My work takes me away from home quite often, in the UK to the US and the Far East. Over the years that has taken its toll eating the wrong food, at the wrong times. (And maybe a tipple or two) For a big guy I am quite fit but over the last years have found more aches and pains, to the point I felt the need to visit my doctor, something I don't normally do. I did this 10 days ago. Lon…

I guess I should now be over on the POST gb forum, but I wanted to post this here so that people about to get the surgery know what it might be like. I was sooo nervous and sooo emotional! I had no IDEA how much of a hold, food has over me! Since I use it to cope, I've been crying a lot lately. I really need to get some psychiatric help so that I can find a healthy outlet for my emotions instead of using food. Other than that, my surgery went amazing! I was in there for 3 and a half hours. It was done laparoscopically and it took so long because I have a LOT of scar tissue in that area from previous surgeries. I woke up in hardly any pain and never really HAD any pain at…

I have a few more days left and I'm a bit nervous. I am also craving an eggroll. How do I deal? I've been good the last two weeks. Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

I've been doing the standard insurance required hoop jumping since June... I have Humana National POS, which required 1 nutrition visit with an RD, and 3 additional weight loss visits. My plan stated the 3 WL visits could be done with an MD, NP, PA, CNM/OB, or RD. My surgeon's office employees an RD, so for convenience I stayed there. Luckily, I could do the nutrition visit and first WL visit on the same day. The ironic thing about these WL visits was that I couldn't lose weight bc the RD was afraid I would not be approved. My starting BMI was 41. I also had to have 9 labs (cbc, hgb a1c, H pylori, tsh, cmp, Vitamin D, iron/tibc, and lipids), an EKG, upper GI and …

Is there anybody that works for Caromont that has UMR and the sleeve done. Sent from my SM-G928T using the BariatricPal App

My last day of work before my surgery on Tuesday 9/26. I am feeling so hungry today. I have been on the pre-op diet since Sunday and today if the first day that I have felt this hungry. I am having my Protein shakes and on my 5th bottle of Water, but man I feel hungry. How did other get over this feeling!

My surgery is Monday, I've done really well with the preoperative diet until today. I need to do clear liquid tomorrow and for the first week. I've tried Isopure, Atkins Lift & I can't stomach the taste. Is there a clear flavorless Protein powder that I can pick up locally to mix in with broths, Water. Jello, etc. that taste decent? Any other suggestions for something ready to drink someone can recommend? Thanks in advance. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

My operation date is October 17th was wondering if anyone has the same date or near that date ... How are you feeling ? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Any October sleepers???? Just got my surgery date..... 10/26.... would Love to have a "surgery buddy"........ Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Got the call from my surgeon's office that insurance company approved my surgery today. I wanna scream WOOOOHOOOO....so many emotions flooding my brain. Trying to schedule for November 17th. Would love to connect with those on a similar timeline. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I'm getting sleeved on 11/28! I can't wait 66 days to go. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App