PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

Getting ready for the surgery and looking for some thoughts on what to tell the kids. They are both under 5 and I don't want them to know too much, but I think they need to know why I don't feel good and why they can't jump on daddy's tummy. Any thoughts? How long did parents wait before lifting up their kids, especially babies?

I received my letter to stay out of work for 3 weeks after surgery (8/31) but It has the dr name and location which makes it pretty obvious what my plans are ! Of course it does what was I thinking . The letter just states major surgery but the location and Drs name is a giveaway . I'm going to go to my PCP and hope they will write it over for me on their letterhead . Wish me luck Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My birthday. And also, MY SURGERY DAY! Haha! I can't believe it's tomorrow. This feels so surreal! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello, I am really excited to finally finish all these appointments, and excited to finally meet my surgeon. Now these questions may have or may have not appeared on this forum. You see I am a musician, well vocalist to an up and coming heavy metal band. Now, for those of you who know know that us vocalists have to use our diaphragm, and it takes up some energy to be either singing on stage or while recording vocal tracks. I wanted to know how long does it take after surgery for one to go back to singing? Are there any techniques that one should do to fasten up the pace? and will I be losing a lot of energy to the point where I'll feel weak on stage? Please I hope so…

Here I am less than 36 hours before I take my seat on the losers bench. Currently on day 12 on my 14 day liquid diet. Pause to knock on wood, I made it with out cheating and no major craving episodes. Hopped on the scale this morning and I'm down 14 lbs since my pre-op visit, 36 since I started this journey in March 2016. Someone today applauded my weight loss and commented, that if I can do this without surgery, why am I having surgery. Well my friend I said with a smile on my face. These 5 months have prepared me for the rest of my life. See, I've lost massive amounts of weight before, once I took phentermine and lost about 50 lbs, of course when I got off the…

Hi - I've been reading here for a very long time, but this is my first post. I am in a desperate situation with my VSG and need some advice. Back story: I had a lap band placed in 2006 and was very sick with it for a long time. I met with my surgeon last September and we decided to revise to a VSG. I did the six month supervised diet and everything for insurance. Revision was scheduled for April 19, 2016; in the recovery room he tells me that he could not revise to VSG because I had far too much inflamed scar tissue and that we need to wait four months for it to calm down and revise then. OK. So - VSG scheduled for 8/15; all is well. Office called today and a…

February 5th....I'm so excited. .

Since I am only in the beginning stages of this process, I am wondering if someone can please tell me what to expect. I am almost done all my testing and my preop appointment is on August 25. What should I expect to happen at the preop? Sent from my SM-G530T1 using the BariatricPal App

So learned a lot at my pre-op class this morning. One: I wish I would've thought to bring a snack! 5 1/2 hours of talking about food - my stomach was growling 3 hours in. I was prepared for a two-week liquid diet, instead, we're on a high Protein, no starch diet. Turns out I can still eat. (YAY) Until the day before surgery, then that will be clear liquid only. Love the bariatric team at my hospital: informative and very supportive. They all gave us their email addresses and encouraged us to contact with any questions we may have. There is a support group that meets a couple of times a month. And we get a 3-month membership to the hospital's gym. Sweet. They'll…

Hi i am thinking about having gastric surgery, i have stage 3 kidney disease and i hear its more dangerous, has anyone with kidney disease had the surgery thanks Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Any issues with them? I think I have everything turned in and ready to submit my packet, but can't get ahold of the insurance gal to make sure. Just wonder if this is a sign of things to come from this office...

Has anyone tried this? http://www.cpapxchange.com/provent-sleep-apnea-therapy.html?gclid=CjwKEAjw26C9BRCOrKeYgJH17kcSJACb-HNARApywN95-NHjmfauk7NViawL_1qBNoNefWeaHqQ3RRoCJ5vw_wcB Sent from my SM-J700T using the BariatricPal App

Hi everyone, So today marks 2 weeks to my surgery and I'm starting my diet today. Any diet solutions or recipe on shrinking fatty liver? Please I cud really use the help. Asiangurl1

Hello, My name is Rob and I live in FL. I am looking into surgeons in Mexico to have the gastric sleeve procedure done. Does anyone have experience with this? And if so can you please share any advice you may have? Of course I would love to have surgery here in the states but my insurance doesn't cover me even if my doctor deems it medically necessary, which she has. Mexico is the most affordable option for me right now. Any information would be greatly appreciated! Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I haven't even checked into what all I need to do to get approved, or started with the info seminar, but I have been reading and researching a ton. I'm trying to start making some of the lifestyle changes now. I am cutting out soda (diet and regular), I am working on limiting carbs. The thing I'm not sure is what carb limit I should be aiming for? Anyone else try to start the major lifestyle changes months before surgery? I am doing a daily Vitamin, more to get in the habit than anything else. I'm having a Protein smoothie for Breakfast to get in that habit. After surgery I know I will have to add a food breakfast too, but since I don't have the tool yet, I don't w…

I was denied for surgery in the United States by my insurance company I need to know has anyone went to Mexico and how it worked out for you I'm scared my surgery is August 25th 2016 thank you for all your help Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G530AZ using the BariatricPal App

I don't know if I'm doing this right but I went through 6 months of test and nutritionist and everything they asked me to do a week before my surgery the insurance company denied me well now I'm going to Mexico and the doctor is dr Ary I was wondering if anyone ever had him in Mexico and I'm pretty scared I don't know what to expect but I'm at my wit's end all I'm trying to do is get healthier I'm raising my grandson and I need to get help there I see no way out but to go to Mexico if someone can help me with this I would greatly appreciate it thank you Clara. Thank you Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G530AZ using the BariatricPal App

Anyone looking at an August 12 surgery date? Hoping to hook up with some going through same steps as me.

Ohhh my goodness I only have two more days till my liquid diet!!! So before yesterday I was on my diet to be the right weight for surgery in a few weeks. Well I wanted to eat a bit of different foods yesterday that I'll never have again in my life lol and let's just say my tummy is turning 100 miles a minute regret for sure! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I just left my doctor office and he's finally gave me my surgery date. August 11 it will be... I'm excited and nervous all at the same time... Who else getting their surgery in August?? Sent from my 831C using the BariatricPal App

Hi all, I am awaiting insurance approval for my surgery. I started my journey back in March. Because of additional testing, to be cleared for surgery it has caused a delay in what I thought would have happened by now. I was hoping to have my surgery before going back to school for the fall semester starting in September. It looks highly unlikely now☹️. I was wondering if anyone had surgery while in school? I would not be able to take weeks off from classes. The program I am in is highly competitive and it would push my graduation date back a year if I take time off (graduating May 2017). What was your length of time out from work or school after having surgery? I do n…

I'm 3 months post op. I hit a plateau although I've changed nothing I feel thinner but I'm losing less than a pound every 1-2 weeks I feel hungry pretty often and it feels as if I'm able to eat more than the past month or so I don't often feel like a Bariatric patient and more like a person who just eats a little less I'm not sure how I should feel how about you 3 monthers? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi There I am Scheduled for surgery Aug . 30th and am trying to prepare for Post Op and have noticed that I am having trouble finding a good source for a good liquid multi Vitamin and supplements for post op. Where did you guys/gals buy it from ? The stuff at Vitamin Shoppe and GNC do not seem strong enough. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using the BariatricPal App

Okay, so I've been heavily looking at the Angeles Hospital in Tijuana Mexico. I only felt safe telling a close friend about this but she is just not supportive. In the beginning I planned for her and I to go together. We hadn't seen each other in several years since I moved away. We are both young 22 year olds and have been in contact over the years just never met up. I should add that we have been friends since we were 7. Like most people we often had our differences but never saw eye to eye. Still we were there for each other. This situation has really bought our friendship to a tipping point. At first I was fine with her not being supportive. I said I would travel …

Hello everyone. I am so excited and shocked that my decision was so fast! My last weigh in was Tuesday 8/2 and today I recieved a call from my surgeons office saying that my insurance company (healthfirst) has approved the surgery! I am beyond ready and anxious!!! My surgery is on Monday 8/15 Started my liquid diet on 7/31 and at first it was hard but now I'm like hello premier I love you lol! This app has helped me out so much I have been reading lots and I hope everyone that is in the waiting game with insurance gets a response quickly! Positive vibes to all! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Can I do you like tomato Soup and milk shake since it's liquid only or is that a no no I'm not sure what to drink Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Not a big fan of chocolate premier... But these two together taste good Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Having the sleeve done Aug 9th. What should I expect? Any tips or tricks? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using the BariatricPal App

The date is set...Aug 12th! Its been 7 months since my first appt...and here I am, scared, nervous and so excited. I'll be having hernia repair, bypass and gallbladder taken out in one shot. Anyone who had anything similar to those procedures, I'm super interested to hear of your recovery and how long before returning to work (though I realize everyone is different). I would love to buddy up with someone!

Can we chew sugar free gum during the liquid diet? (After surgery) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had lap-band surgery about 30 months ago. Lost 50-60 lbs but at this point it has stopped working. After numerous adjustments, my surgeon suggested the sleeve. Anyone been down this road? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

If you have GERD before surgery, will it clear up after? Or does it get worse? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Today was a busy day... I met with the nutritionist and exercise coach... Then went right after and met with the doctor for the first time. He told me I would or could have surgery 90 days from today... So sometime in November! I got an appt for my EGD and next appointments with nut and exercise. It's moving very quickly. He said it should be an easy surgery... I do not have comorbidities really... Just high BMI. I'm excited! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm starting the process.... I have appointments with the nutritionist Next week and my first consultation with the Doctor Thursday. I'm still bouncing back and forth from being absolutely sure about the surgery, then times I wonder if I will someday regret this. My mom is very worried about it all... She thinks it's too drastic. But my friends are very supportive. I have a friend who's also going through the process with me, and I know the doctors personal scrub, who also had the sleeve by him a couple months ago. My biggest fear is having complications. I know there's always risks, and I know when I come out of surgery I'll be relieved it's over. I know the diet will be…

Hi, I'm Kerry & I'm towards the start of my WL journey & having recently been to a group seminar to find out more about the types of surgery available on the NHS. I have decided that the bypass may be most suited to me however the surgeons opinion could sway this. I have my first appointment with the surgeon on 16th Aug. Just wondering what to expect really from this appointment & then going forward. Is there anything it would help for me to be aware of? I'm not really sure of the process, they told me its around a 6 month wait for the actual op so will I not see them again until pre op? I guess I could ask this at my surgeon apt but any info would be great…

DAY 4!!! Oh, it finally got easier.....thank goodness!! No more wanting to gnaw on the furniture. Days 2 and 3 were awful, thank goodness for broth. Surgeon doesn't require a 2 week pre-op but I decided to do one to take off a small chunk of weight before surgery August 18th. I figure the first 15 pounds are always easy for me to lose, it's the next phase that's hard, so I'll just start my weight loss surgery journey at the hard part. Any weight I lose now is weight I won't have to lose post-op. 3 Protein shakes a day, plus a small high protein, low carb dinner. And so much Water. Next week I will probably drop the dinners for another Protein shake. How are oth…

Hi, I'm also pre-op and looking for the best tasting Protein drink/shake. I have tried Premier Protein and the aftertaste/chalkiness and sweetness are too much for me. I need one that has absolutely no flavor or one that really tastes good. Pre made or powder-doest matter. Thanks! Whats your favorite and why??

I'll probably go in September. I've not followed a strict diet, how is everyone eating 2 months out Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

Hi ladies, Has anyone had an IUD and had wls? I've had my IUD now for almost a year and I'm terrified about having to take it out. Is it really necessary to take out for this surgery? Any thoughts or advice would be great! Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yesterday I got a call from the surgeons office and they gave me a surgery date!! August 22nd is the date! I am nervous, excited, anxious and all over the place. I reached my goal weight of 320 two weeks ago and gained 10 lbs since then. (food funeral) Now I have to drop 10 + lbs in three weeks. I started the Protein shake diet today and hoping to drop the weight fast... I have help for the first 4 days after surgery. I have asked around and many people have given me different answers for after care. Some people say they needed full time help for 2-3 weeks and some said they were doing normal activities around the house and driving after only a few days...Its confusing …

Hi, my name is crystal.. I'm actually not new here but I was posting in the sleeve before. I was supposed to have surgery in September of last year but then randomly got denied. I didn't give up and went to another doctor/hospital and I finally have a date. November 14Th! This stuff can be hard.. physically and emotionally. I'm wondering if there are any other people having surgery in November.. and where your from. I'm in the Boston/south shore MA area. I want a surgery buddy. Someone (or more) that understands what I am going througg and can go on this journey with me. Sent from my HTC Desire 626s using the BariatricPal App

I have never had a problem with acid reflux previously, but I am currently on day 6/10 of my pre op all liquid less than 800 calorie diet and I am now experiencing it. Has this happened to anyone else? Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

I had an Endoscopy yesterday, after I woke up and got ready to leave the doctor came in. He gave me pictures from the scope and told me he had found a small Hiatal Hernia. He said he should be able to remove it when I have my surgery. Has anyone else had this problem?

Has anyone else had GERD previous before surgery? Has it cleared up after surgery.. Or did it get worse?? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Tomorrow is my quit date. I'm doing my best to make sure I get this habit under control before my consult as I know my surgeon will not operate on smokers. (Also I don't want to be feeling froggy in the hospital so the sooner the better) I've been listening to the "easy way to quit" by Allen Carr and making a plan/ the why list for the big day for the past weeks. I'm feeling very nervous. More so about this then anything else I feel. Any advice from any ex smokers you can pass on to a newbie for the first days? I know I have the will power to stop I'm thinking more in the terms of how to keep my optimism up while still being able to identify triggers in my old day to day …

I got the call saying I was approved today, I'm shocked we only submitted my paperwork Tuesday. So happy I'm crying lol just figured they would have found any reason to not cover it. Today is a good day!!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using the BariatricPal App

Hey guys! I feel like I've hit a plateau in my weightloss. I did really great at 1st but I haven't lost anything in a week. I needed to lose 28lbs pre op. I have lost 18lbs of that but this last 10 lbs are killing me. Any advice? Tricks? TIA! ChelsiCurrently

So my paperwork was submitted on 6/20/16 and I'm super nervous that my insurance provider hasn't come through. Plus my insurance provider says it could take up to 30 days. Ugh, I've been so frustrated. Particularly since I've been reading a few of the threads and everyone has been getting approved super fast. I've been calling everyday for updates. But I keep thinking to myself (warning, it about to get spiritual) God wouldn't have put this idea in my head if He didn't think I could be successful. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Augh... I was on vacation and I came in contact with something I was allergic to. My legs swelled and I had a very nasty angry looking rash. The local er gave me prednisone. Normally I would not take it because I get really bad mood and eating issues even taking small doses. However the swelling pain and itch was intolerable. So my weight is up which is frustrating because in 3 weeks I have my final weight in. I was told from month to month i had to maintain or lose. I'm down 15 total but so far have 3 pound weight gain since starting this medicine. I'm retaining Water and other parts of my body are swollen. I'm drinking a lot of water but the return is not where I think…

Hi ladies! Just curious! What should I expect on my first visit? And if I don't have to do any supervised weight loss (which I don't) how soon will I have my surgery date? What was your experience like? Give me some insight! Thank you in advanced! Jessica:) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App