PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

Happy Saturday everyone! So, my insurance is going to be covering the surgery (once approved) and now I'm sitting here wondering what the grocery shopping bill will be like for me. What is the average epic that you all spend on necessities for this surgery? Protein shakes, Vitamins Etc. I know this kind of seems like an odd question, but I don't want to going to sticker shock right after surgery LOL Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Did anyone find the magic bullet blender to be helpful? I just purchased one but thought I would ask before I opened it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have my date 8/30. Now a whirlwind of preop appts !!! Happy happy happy!!! Reality has set in... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Is there any diagnosis that can keep you from getting the surgery?

So, tomorrow is my big day. I have been thinking a great deal about my dysfunctional lifelong relationship with food and struggle with my weight. I am extremely happy about having taken this step, but approach tomorrow with great trepidation, mixed with a significant amount of relief. My surgery will be on an outpatient basis. Today is actually the first day that I am fasting, as my (highly experienced) surgeon does not espouse the two week pre-op fast. I just pray that everything goes well, that there are no complications and that I do not experience excessive nausea or pain. Your encouragement, suggestions and recommendations would be most welcome. I am glad that I …

So Yay! I just got my surgery date for Sept 21st today But Boooo! After having not smoked for 2 months I smoked an entire pack yesterday... My pre-op testing is on September 12th... Does anyone know what kind of test they will do (blood, saliva, urine?) and if I will be able to pass it? If it matters I am having my surgery at University Hospital in NE Ohio...

I'm so excited .. I called my insurance today to switch over to metro plus. Then I called Jacobi to let them know I was interested in the lapband. She let me know there is a upcoming seminar on the 29th and so I began to ask her how long the process was . She asked me what insurance I have which I expected) when I told her metropolis she let me know it's only 2-3 months.Im sooooo excited I don't know what to do.. Praying everything goes well.. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

All of my paperwork was submitted Friday to United. Surgery will hopefully be end of August early September. All depends how long I have to play the waiting game with insurance. I am really nervous and excited to finally start this new adventure. It has been a long journey and I wish I wouldn't have waited this long. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I've heard many people say that right after surgery, they have a hard time getting in their Protein drinks and Water. May I ask why? Are you full after a couples of sips? Is it painful? Are you nauseated? Preparing myself for reality.

I start my presurgery diet tomorrow and a little nervous. Anyone have any advice before I start? I am so nervous. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App

I am telling all but my managers that I am having a hiatal hernia repaired and the reason I will be off work. Trying to drop some inches before surgery so it doesn't look as obvious. I just don't want to hear about me taking the easy way to lose weight. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

Hi guys, I'm all the way in Australia and have been living here for a year already.I'm scheduled to have my sleeve this September and I'm really struggling as to whether I need to postpone it or do it on the due date.I'm doing this by myself and have scheduled ongoing help with the psychiatrist and psychologist (I have depression and anxiety).I also have a very stressful job and so the due date was set around school holidays as well. I would appreciate any advice you can offer,I'm very confused with all this and my mother back home in South Africa is against my due date. Thank you! Sent from my SM-G720N0 using the BariatricPal App

So..... I went to Academy Sports to buy me an arm band to hold my iPhone, while working out. Totally embarrassed that my arm is too FAT!!! Thank God I'm on track with losing weight and my near future includes WLS!

Hey y'all! I'm looking at an August date for my gastric sleeve and will be doing self pay in Mexico. Anyone care to share their experiences that have crossed the border to do the same? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yesterday I had my pre-op visit with my surgeon. While in the waiting room, a lady came in and they gave her money back (check payment for Vitamins, Protein, ect.) Which means she had went throught the pre-op liquid diet... why would a surgery get canceled?? Just wondering bc I'm scared Sent from my SM-G935P using the BariatricPal App

Im having my final evaluation next week and then i start my 10 day fast. I know theres several of you didnt have to do a 10 fast but for the ones that did and was successful can you please give me some help on what to drink, and what not to drink. And how long did it take for you not to pull your hair out during the fast? Thank you so much. Im trying to meet you all on the losers bench Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

Hey everyone! I'm new here, and this is my first post. I'm just starting the process and hoping to get sleeved in December. I joined weight watchers as a part of my weight management. I met the leader today and told her why I was there. I was worried what she might say because I've read how some have experienced negative comments about WLS at WW meetings. It was just the opposite! She was supportive and told me that WLS can be a good tool, and she has several people that come who have had surgery as well. She said I can keep that confidential if I like, and with WLS and WW together, people have had great results. I was just so happy for the positive experience with her. D…

I am in the process of getting approved for the Gastric Sleeve I have high blood pressure and I am a diabetic. I only weigh 196lbs and am afraid I will loose to much weight. But it is also really hard to loss weight I am 42 and I take estrogen. If anyone can help that has had the surgery that was around my weight. Thanks in advance

Great Afternoon! I went into this process thinking it would take months to complete. It has been surprisingly easy and now that my file will be submitted to the insurance company for approval Monday, I'm getting anxious. My procedure could be done as early as the first week of September. I plan to buy all the shakes, broth, and Jello, ect. this week. I am going to start my liquid diet next week. I don't have any local support during this process as I haven't told anyone that I've decided to do it. I also have to have a hiatal hernia repaired at the same time(adding to my anxiety). I will be relying heavily on this app to connect with like minded people. Good luck everyone…

What are some purée foods . There's no way I will mush food to a purée stage . So what was your fav purée food . I'm on day 5 of liquids . I'm starting to dream about what I will be able to have .. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good Evening Folks. First post on this site, but I have certainly read MANY and I appreciate everyone's candid experiences and posts. I have been overweight since puberty. Since the birth of my children and, well, due to life...I have gained way more than I am proud of. I have tried so many diets and work outs and see little success and darnit...I LOVE TO EAT. But my mother died at 63. She had heart disease, diabetes, Hashimotos, high blood pressure, and cancer of an unknown origin. She was a completely different person for the last 7 years of her life and no medical professional could give us any reason. Her personality did a 180, she could barely walk, her spee…

Hey guys! I have been reading around for a while but this is my first post. I am wondering if anyone else has been having this issue? I'm suppose to have 5 ensures per day and after each one I have diarrhea. It's been like this for 5 days now. I'm just so annoyed by it and feel like it's probably not great for my body. Does anyone have any tips or anything? Is this just something I have to deal with until my surgery on September 23? Thanks guys! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So far I have tried apple melon and iced tea and I feel nauseous afterwards, this is pre-op. My surgery is 8/24. Any other alternatives? Help!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Only a few more days and my chapter of new me will be born!!! I can't Waite to show all of y'all my before and after pics!!! I'm nervous, scared, going to cry, happy all in one! I recently posted about a uti well I think it's my body saying which your ganna get your period!! Either the day before, day of, day after :/ how original!!! And I haven't had a period in 4 months!!! The joys of being women Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Only Month 2 of 6 pending surgery approval. OMG! ☹️ Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So proud of myself .... Day 4 of 2 weeks of liquids and I survived a family bbq ..... Woooo woooo I got this surgery 8/31 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My surgery is August 26.. I'm REALLY struggling with the liquid diet.. I'm sticking to it, but I feel awful and am starving.. Everything I try to eat makes me nauseas.. Advice? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I received a packet in the mail today from my surgeons office. Which had new pt application, an arbitrary agreement, as well as estimate for surgery deposit. (Long sigh) I know it could be a lot worse. Seeing as some have to visit Mexico to pay way more than I. I'm very grateful that my insurance covers the procedure, now I just have to come up with ways to pay $489.00, plus the other things I have left to do. ( 3 more NUT visits, sleep study, EDG, chest X-ray. I'm super excited and nervous at the same time. It's starting to feel real. Especially since I will be mailing checks to my surgeon now. Hoping that the sleep study and EDG folks will let me make monthly paym…

Surgery Thursday, I have only Clear liquids tomorrow. Do the Syntrax nectar Protein drinks count as clear liquid?? Crystal Light counts as clear liquid for my surgeon, even though you can't completely see through it. Syntrax Nectar you can't see through as well, and it has protein as well.....does the protein negate this from being a clear liquid? I will call NUT in morning, but I'll be up thinking about this all night. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Has anyone else flown alone for surgery? I leave tomorrow and have surgery Monday the 22nd. I'm a bit nervous! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Hi everyone! So I'm slightly freaking out as last night I started to get the scratchy throat that usually means I'm getting sick. Last night I drank some Water with Braggs Apple Cider vinegar (so gross) and it seemed to help a little, but my question is this... I'm on day six of pre-op liquid diet and I've been very good, but I really need to use some honey in my tea as I think it will help. Think this is okay? I'll call the doctor tomorrow if I'm still feeling scratchy and go from there as I'm a week out from surgery...but I know we're supposed to avoid sugar. However, I know that honey really helps. Any thoughts?

I just started reading, The Emotional First + Aid Kit (second edition). All I have to say is WOW! I love her real life approach and wisdom (good and bad). I have been doing my research, have heard some scary stories and have also heard and seen some amazing life changes. I am also reading Ultimate Gastric Sleeve Success by Duc C. Vuong. I am new to this site but I am learning so much from all your posts. I wanted to share with other newbies these 2 great books! Happy Reading! Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

Has this happened to anyone? I still have 3 months (October) until I will be done with my supervised diet. However, when I had my last visit I had gained 3 pounds. My Nut made me scared and told me that if I keep gaining, they'd deny my surgery. That of course terrified me. My reason for getting this surgery is because no matter how hard I try, I cannot lose more than 10-15 pounds before gaining them all back. I have been like this my whole life. It's gotten to the point where even my PCP thinks this is the best route for me. I cannot afford to not be able to have this surgery. Now before someone tells me what to do to help lose... I've literally tried every…

Heyy everyone!! Soo I just called my doctor of choice's facility yesterday to have their insurance specialists call my insurance to see is the gastric sleeve procedure would be covered under my insurance. They said it would be covered 100% at NO cost to me!!! Needless to say I was beyond excited, as I have been thinking about this for years, and just haven't had good enough insurance to cover it. I've already been evaluated by the doctor, when I first tried to start the process in 2015. So now I'm scheduled for a pre-op visit with the dietitian on 9/1, and I'm just wondering how long the process usually is?? I know I also need to eventually see the psychiatrist as we…

Hi! I was just wondering if there were any June - July maybe even August sleevers around? My last app is May 7th or so and am getting really excited to get this moving. I have an app the 12th just a week n a day away then the final one, yes I know I'm goofy thats just how I get when I get excited! Anyway let me know, have a great day! Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

When I started my journey my insurance company Aetna approved me to have the duodenal surgery. Got my letter in the mail I called my surgeon's office and scheduled an August 25th surgery date yesterday on August 19th I went back in to see the surgeon for the last time before surgery and he says well I think we should leave you sleeved my mouth dropped. I know guys this is great news it really is but I've spent the last three months researching the duodenal switch. So my surgeon says well take the weekend and think about it I'm like okay so now I will spend the next 48 hours researching this leave so that I can call the surgeon on Monday so that they can call my insurance …

Hello everyone my name is Jason and on Monday 8/22/16 I am getting my Gastric Sleeve Right now I'm on my pre op diet which consists of Protein shakes and chicken and vegetables mostly I am scared to death cause I have never had surgery before Some things I'm curious on, what are your guys meal plans per day, what do you eat? Just trying to get ideas for when I start eating solid food again Also how does everyone deal with going out to dinner? Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

I was just wondering if anyone has gone into surgery with a UTI I feel like I have one or might be gas idk... Pain in my lower right side above my private part.... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I love mint. The girl scouts are going to be bummed because those thin mint Cookies are crack that I'm not buying anymore. My mint desires popped up today I wanted everyone's thoughts on putting mint extract in Protein shakes.

I've had some stomach issues for the past 2 weeks and I went in to a gastroenterologist today and they think I may have an ulcer. I'm concerned with how this will affect my plans for surgery. Did anyone else have ulcers before surgery? If so, what happened after the surgery? I'm terrified this is going to make my surgeon not want to do this, although I haven't been able to speak to him and have no idea. Any experiences?

I got the call today that everything has been approved and surgery is tentatively schedule for 9/1. I'm so excited!!! I wanted my surgery this week so I could have an extra day off before going back to work with the long holiday weekend. When I tell my husband, who has been very supportive, he is upset that it is on his long holiday weekend. And wants me to schedule it out another 3 weeks!!! Ugghh! I have been waiting so long now I don't want to put it off any more... Feeling kind of let down....not sure what I'm going to do. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Wow this went so fast... Consultation July 11 and officially scheduled for the VSG August 11th. Have to do a 8 day pre op liquid diet starting August 3rd. Extremely nervous but excited! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi all! Haven't been on in a while in fact have been in denial that this is finally real. After 1 yr 9 mo of hang ups I am scheduled for my VSG on 8/30. Any suggestions on what to get, buy and stock up on for when I get home? I'd like to know your recommendations of Protein shakes, Vitamins and supplements. Any 'musts' on your shopping list? I look forward to hearing from you and am excited to have a forum of support. TIA Ty:)

Hi everyone, I have to say that today was a huge set back for me, I had my fourth weight management appointment and was told I gained 3 pounds. It is hard not to feel like a failure, I just feel as though I will never be able to change unhealthy habits. Anyone out there that has experienced this or is going through this? Any advice or tips? Does this affect insurance approval?

Hi. This is my first post. I had my consult with my doc 8/1. Have most of my other appointments scheduled already. My insurance doesn't require a waiting period just a BMI over 35. I'm 5'4 and weigh 304. I'm still unsure if I want to have the surgery. The risks make me nervous but i desire so badly to be healthy and thin. My hubby is so very supportive but all other family members are not supportive and don't want me to have the surgery. Not sure what I should do. I'm looking for some kind advice Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello! I've been lurking for a while and appreciate all the topics and experiences you all have been discussing. Has anyone had the sleeve done at Ohio State Wexner Medical Center? I just had my psych eval (I "passed," lol) and am waiting for my first round of appts at the Center to be scheduled. They won't give info about how long the pre surgery liquid diet is or what they require after surgery until the next set of appts. Anyone know or have experience -good, bad, ugly, great- with OSU/surgeons/the program? Thanks in advance. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello! I'm Janice aka Grandma Jan. I started my journey on June 30th and have been plugging through all the requirements of my program. I am so thankful to have found the team at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield IL. I was cleared last week by the psychologist, have 1 more visit with the nurse practitioner and have started my nutrition and physical therapy. Looking to be done with those by the middle to end of October. I'm excited, nervous and anything else I can think of. I will be 55 on Saturday and this is the best thing I can do for me! I have 7 grandkids and I want to be there for them and be able to attend all their sporting events and take them places wi…

I would really love to know who all is going to be doing this is the same time as me. I figure we can all kind of support and encourage each other in our journeys Now, tell me who you are! Let's get to know each other Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

Hello everyone, Today my doctor's office called to tell me that other than the Adult Bariatric Centres in the major cities in my province, there are no self-pay options. The bariatric centres are the long wait programs, dieting, psyche, etc. And about a 3 year wait. So - I'm back to the surgeon I originally was researching (a member on here told me about him and had her surgery by him recently). Dr. Michel Gagner in Montreal. For those that have read my other posts, he's a long way away from home, so added cost of flights for me and my husband, and several nights in hotel. But that isn't the real concern - it's the after-care that is, and to be frank, the befo…

I am in search of USA surgeons performing gastric sleeve with low Bmi w/no cormobidities . I am 59 yrs old and will only see metabolism get slower. I am miserable and willing to self pay since I don't qualify for insurance coverage. Please send me your recommendations or comments on what to do next other than gaining more weight!