PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

I'm in Canada, so our process is a bit different and usually longer. I was referred for WLS in Feb by my family doctor, and attended the orientation on April 18th. I have now completed all the prerequisite appointments and have been cleared for surgery. Looking forward to getting a date to meet the surgeon and then to finally have my surgery date!

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I noticed there are a few of us on here that are having surgery tomorrow. I want to wish you all the best of luck and a fast recovery! I am a nervous wreck, and so weak from not eating all day! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So I first decided I wanted this surgery when I went to a seminar in June. I filled all my paperwork out then and scheduled my first appointment in July. That got rescheduled by the office for September, and now I find out that the doctor has medical issues and is no longer performing surgeries. I know he can't help that, but its so frustrating to wait this long just for my first preop! Now I have to start ALL over with a new doctor in October. Anyone else feel like they have problems straight out the gate? Rant over. Sent from my VS986 using the BariatricPal App

Hi guys,anyone from NZ that could tel me what and where to purchase preoperative food/liquids for diabetics that will not spike ones sugar levels.I will have GB in Nov. Sent from my VFD 700 using the BariatricPal App

iam new at this. I have been going through the steps to get the surgery done but they want me to lose some weight before they do it. But it is hard for me to get around because I have bad back problems. I was wanting to see if anyone has had the same problem and what is the best way to workout Sent from my LG-D855 using the BariatricPal App

So I just started on my 6 month MSWL program through my surgeons office. I called my insurance today just because I wanted to confirm that they cover the surgery and also to see what the conditions were for approval. The lady I spoke with said they do cover it and that there is no "time" requirement or amount of weight I need to lose. Hmmmm....that's interesting, and news to me! Glad I called to check. The insurance coordinator at the surgeons office previously told me it was REQUIRED by my insurance to do the 6 month program. But according to my insurance, that's not the case. Has anyone else had this happen? I'm happy but also super confused as to why they would t…

Hi I had a first appointment with my consultant who said there were some liver conditions which would make me not suitable for gastric bypass. Does anyone know what these are please? Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk

My insurance company isn't making me do the 3-6 months of dieting and this process is still taking way too long. I'm ready now but am going through the all these tests and visits. Just set the dang date already!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi All! I just had my pre-op appointment with my surgeon and I got a date!! August 2, 2016!! I'm sooo excited! I'm wondering if there are any others having bypass on or around this date?! I need friends!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Have been reading a few things about injections after the op ... Feel like I'm being stupid but does anyone know about this ? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am beyond stressing! My surgery was approved and scheduled for 9/29. I had my medical clearance appointment this past weekend. My doctor never sent the script for a spleen ultrasound he wants done because on existing issue I have with my platelets. Fine. That's now scheduled for the Tuesday before the surgery. I had the ekg, blood work, and chest X-ray. The nurse at the hospital said it has to be sent over to my primary doctor for the clearance but everything looks great. I get to my primary today and he reviews it and says there is a problem with my ekg and he wants to repeat it. He does and the problem is still there. Inverted t waves. Said I need a stress test before…

After being nice and calm, now it's all getting real and I'm losing it. Slept badly last night, can't choke down the Protein shakes anymore and finally the constipation hit today in a big way . Cannot wait until 7:25 tomorrow morning! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello everyone, I'm from New York. I went to a Bariatric doctor for first consultation on 8/26. He gave me referrals for EKG, Blood work, sleep study, Abdominal Ultrasound, Upper IG series, Support letter from primary Doctor and Psychological. I did everything. I have the support letter and psychological evaluation. My next apt is on 9/29 to schedule my surgery date. What is next? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Since my surgery can no longer be covered by hh repair I have been looking up doctors in Tijuana, Mexico. My family is so against going to Mexico for surgery ( My mom watches Botched). I really want this surgery I just don't know how to win my family over.. Help! How did yall explain to yall's family? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N915A using the BariatricPal App

After months of battling with my insurance and freaking out because they won't cover any of it, my grandparents are loaning me the money and I got my surgery date scheduled for October 5th! I cannot wait!!! I am so excited to start this new journey in my life and finally be able to live my life and not let my weight keep me from the things I have always wanted to do. One of the NSV I'm looking forward to is being able to shop wherever and maybe wearing a bikini for the first time. AHHHHH Sent from my SM-G900P using the BariatricPal App

Metroplus is my insurance. Does anyone know how long it takes for approval? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Oct 10 is my big day I'm so happy I can't believe it I'm starting today clear Soup and shakes Protein to get me started and on track with lemon and Water also pray for me. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Tricare??? Anyone???

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Hello everyone!! I just recently started my journey for weight loss surgery and can say I'm super excited!! However I have this fear of being denied my surgeon gave me a surgery date of December 16 and I have been going to a ton of appointments just nervous because I have a surgery date without an approval. Anyone else experience this? It's very emotional for me. I have Empire BCBS metropolitan plan and my bmi is 44 they told me I have great insurance and they don't feel there's any concern for denial but after reading a lot of post I'm nervous Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I got my approval last week, now I have to wait for the surgeons scheduler to call! I'm struggling staying in track with my eating, and just feeling so incredibly ready!!! I feel like I've been waiting a lifetime and I'm so ready to see some change!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am so excited!!! My dr called and told me they had my approval for my surgery already!!! After 4 days!! If it wasn't for bad luck I wouldn't have any luck at all, I just cried today because I was sure they wouldn't approve me!!! And they did!! Just waiting for a surgery date!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Insurance cleared today!!! All good to go for Monday, September 26th!!! Can. Not. Wait!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was so nervous about the cardiac clearance and stress test! And....all of the worrying was for nothing. It wasn't nearly what I thought, and I was cleared for that part of surgical clearance. I just have to have my endoscopy done on Friday, and then I have to set up my reassessment! Now the real nervousness sets in......I keep getting more nervous was time inches closer! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey all! This is my first time posting! I heard about the site at one of my doctor visits and realized it's a good idea to start finding some kind of support for now and after. Some about me! Sorry if I ramble.... 33 soon to be 34, and have been obese literally all my life. Yoyo dieted several times with no success. Highest weight was this past January at 374. Woke up one morning with shortness of breath and severe heart palps. Thought I was having a heart attack. Went to the ER, no attack, just anxiety apparently. Also emergency doc says my weight was dangerously high even though my bloods, X-rays, and MRI's look like a normal weighted person (go figure). That was my…

Hi everyone, I went thru the second step required by my Kaiser today. The surgeon, nutritionist and our case manager each spoke and explained the surgery, diet and requirements to achieve surgery. We got our binder ( WLS bible) I'm very lucky. I don't have to do any sleep apnea or endoscopic procedure. I will have 3 appointments. One with Nutritionist, Psychology evaluation and a meeting with surgeon to discuss what procedure is best for me and my surgery goal weight. Once I have reached weight goal I will do all blood work and if everything is good I will have my WLS I hope I can go through all the hoops and have surgery sometime in December. Only time will tell. I'…

So I called the surgery center back and got an appointment with Dr. Fedorka. It's scheduled for July 10th for me to have my pre surgery talk with him. If anybody has any thing they would like to share I would love to hear it, from your your experiences at st. Bernardine, how it was the meeting with the surgeon and what he expected from you before your surgery, did you have to meet requirements and is so did you have to meet back with the surgeon before he scheduled your surgery date?. Things like that. Anyone's experiences are welcome and wanted please.

I'm getting the endoscopy done in the morning. Already in hospital. Nothing to eat or drink after midnight. There is a chance that I will wake up or that I will be on a ventilator for just a 2 minute procedure. I'm very scared of the later already been vented twice this year. That is what led to the trachea. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm a little less than a week from surgery (9/26) and while anxious but excited I'm worry about post-op pain more than anything. Besides meds, what are some best practices to minimize pain & discomfort? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I just had to share my craziness this morning. I'm on day 1 of my pre-op diet. First of all I hate bananas, and I can't actually remember the last time I ate fruit. Today, Day 1, 8am, driving to work and I swear I can smell bananas and I reacted like I'd been on Survivor for the past month and had been living on a diet of rice and coconuts. Geez, I longed for that banana... And had a near nervous breakdown because I can't eat fruit for the next 2 weeks. I'M MENTAL !! Haha. Tell me I'm not the only crazy person here. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Does anyone use a Fitbit to track their progress? If so, what are your favorite features? CW 227 5'5" 61yrs

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Hi! I am now going through the process of getting approval for vsg. I wanted to know what are the odds of getting diagnosed with sleep apnea? I really need that to qualify!! My husband says I snore alot, I am really tured ALL the time, I am sleepy even when I go to bed extremely early, I nap while riding in the car... I have high cholesterol and was treated for GERD and sinus infections. What are your thoughts? I go to see my Surgeon next Wednesday. Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

I have BLUE CROSS INS. Anyone know how long it takes to get approved for the sleeve? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Does anyone else find these unbearably sweet? the bottle is done I can't wait to grab a bottle of Water because of how thirsty it makes me Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So as I'm excited about this process and know I'm going to love the new me I chose to tell people about the surgery my friends that is and I get the feeling that most or not all are jealous and say negative things like you can die from having that surgery or you don't need it stop being lazy .It hurt my feelings so bad I decided to keep everything that I'm doing by myself .I thought people would be happy and they are not .How do you deal with that ? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I told my first surgery lie today. I'm having surgery Oct 10th and starting to prepare things/people for after. So far nobody has asked what the surgery is for, but today someone did! I'm not telling people who are not all that close to me or I think wouldn't be supportive. So I told her I was having a hernia repaired. Unlike a lot of people here, I'm actually not, so it was just a flat out lie. I hate lying!! I felt so awkward. She apologized right away and said "oh I'm sorry, that's personal" probably because I looked so awkward answering her, lol. Anyone else lying? Hope I get more secure with answering. I'm dreading the moment someone says oh I had that done too and w…

I've been lurking around the forum since June, but I figured it's time I introduce myself and post my story. So, here it goes. I am currently 32 years old, 254 lbs (originally 290), married and mother to a 2.5 year old girl. Like most around here, I have struggled with my weight my entire life. A few years back I successfully managed to literally lose a whole person's worth of weight... I was 165 lbs for a brief time. I eventually got pregnant with my daughter and all the weight came back. By the time I delivered, I was 290 lbs.... three months after delivery, I weighed 264 lbs. Late last year, I became extremely depressed and my weight ballooned to 290 lbs. I eventua…

So my surgery is September 28th and today is the first day of my liquid diet. 3 shakes, 2 yogurts,SF Jello and Popsicles. I'm having a really bad day so far, I have the worst headache ever and I want to kill anybody that even looks at me.. Lol Can anybody else relate? Any tips or suggestions to make this better? I need encouragement badly!!! Thanks in advance Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Two days after my 33rd birthday. It's gonna be kind of a bummer being on the liquid diet during my normal time of celebration, but it will be so awesome to see myself on my 34th birthday and all of the progress I plan on making!

Hey All - My insurance requires I have 3 months of weight management with a dietitian. Today was my 2nd visit and she asked me to start tracking all of the food I eat. My problem is, I downloaded My Fitness pal, but I just cannot understand that site and to get full access, they want me to pay $. Does anyone else have any recommendations for tracking food on a daily basis? Thanks!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am getting surgery at the end of September. I have to do the 2 week liquid diet. I wanted to start doing a liquid diet once a week, then 2 or 3 Times a week and progressively work up to the two weeks so it's not completely overwhelming when I have to do all liquids. Can anyone give me an idea off what their liquid diet looks like on a daily basis? What are you drinking? Are these drinks ok - v8, light and fit Protein smoothies, creamy Soups? Also what about fruit juices and if so what kind are you using ? Thanks in advance!!! Sent from my LGLS770 using the BariatricPal App

My surgery date is 10/06/2016, and today I had my final pre-op testing and confirmation of submission to the AETNA! I also went to my primary physician and she was awesome, she complete my surgical clearance and also completed my FMLA paperwork. Free of charge BTW!! So the waiting game begins ... so geeked and cautiously crossing my fingers that the insurance powers that be are ever in my favor!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So I got approved and startmy liquid diet next monday! I found that GNC has AMAZING deals(buy 2get 1 on largew tubs andbuy 3 get 1 on single packs) on protien so tomorrow I go shopping! So anxious to start my new journey!

I am in process of getting sleeve done. I also have a tracheotomy. The dr has done procedure before on trachea patients. I am possibly going in for endoscopy tomorrow but have been told that I may end up on ventilator for just this procedure. I'm worried is the risk worth the benefits. Lung dr seems to think so. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

What kinds of things did you do prior to surgery that you found most helpful? What kinds of things do you wish you had done, but didn't? For example, I'm trying to take smaller bites and chew more. Until I started packing attention I didn't realize how large my bites were. It's been a real eye opener. CW 227 5'5" 61yrs

Hi guys, I was just wondering if anyone else has had issues with losing the weight pre-op. My doctor requires 2 weeks of liver shrinking yummy goodness and I am one week down. Every post I see says different numbers, but the average seems to be around 10 lbs in week. I'm stuck at 4 and while I know this is a marathon not a sprint it's just making me nervous about post op. I am following the diet to a tee. I eat around 750 calories a day and and an average of 30 carbs. I drink 96oz of Fluid and have enough Protein for an NFL line backer. Is anyone else out there feeling frustrated? And if you were like this preop how did it go after the sleeve?? Thanks in advance. Se…

Next month i set my surgery date. Who offers the best taste and also cost for the liquid diet? Im on a limited budget.... Sent from my LGMS330 using the BariatricPal App

September 29th psychologist appointment Oct 3 meeting with surgeon then the Nutritionist. Oh my gosh. My anxiety is so high. What kind of questions did the psychologist ask you? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using the BariatricPal App