PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

Hi there, So this is my first post. Bypass scheduled for August 8th, and dealing with a pretty restrictive pre-op diet because I haven't been able to lose the weight my surgeon wanted me to. I know a lot of people have a more intense pre-op diet than me, but this one got dropped on me at the last minute, and I'm really having a tough time getting my head around it. I know it sounds crazy, but I feel truly devastated about what I think of as "losing food" as part of my life. I never realized how out of control my eating was, or how dependent I am on food until now. I am surprised because I have been able to eat nothing but Water for over a week in the past, but that w…

I seen allot about giving up diet soda on the boards today and I was just wondering what the reasoning behind giving it up is, diet Pepsi has no calories, no carbs, no sugar. Is it just the carbonation? Just curious I'm new to all this, my initial consult is Aug 10 and I have to do 6 months.

Ok so Wednesday i had to be weighed in and my dietician visit i was 331. Right now i am weight at 335, does anyone elses weight randomly go up? Im trying to get it back down by the 1st to show im losing weight but its hard! Im eating 1500 calories drinking nothing but Water its driving me insane!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using the BariatricPal App

As most (I can imagine) I've been lurking through many forums gathering all of the information I possibly can before visiting my bariatric surgeon for a consultation on August 9th. I've made an appointment with my primary care specialist for the first to expedite the process of insurance approval (bcbs) I am a bit nervous for one reason I have been extremely fourth coming with my past with my PCP in which I struggled with methampetimine addiction (take a wild guess one of the reasons that became my drug of choice) anyhow I am about a year and 5 months in recovery and successfully completed rehabilitation. I am very scared that bariatric surgeon may see that as a hindera…

Hey y'all! I'm new on here and I'm super excited about going on this journey getting the VSG surgery and all! I am far ahead of schedule just getting started so I actually have to do 6 months of a program for my insurance to cover the surgery. I'm down to 5months now and I'm feeling great I should be done by December with my last appointment. The thing that gets me is I got an email from my surgeon's office with a tentative date of my surgery and I'm confused. I'm just wondering why it's for March 20th 2017!!! I feel like that's kind of far away I was gearing towards something more like mid-January maybe so I'm a little disappointed. That seems just like so much more…

What has everyone's recovery period been like? I will be having my surgery towards the end of August and I'm wondering about time off work and lifting and things like that? I have a three year old so I'm a bit nervous about the lift restriction and worried that I won't feel like getting up and moving around to take care of her. My husband will be taking some time off work but I wanted to hear about other people's experiences and how much physical activity you could tolerate, and how long before you were resuming normal routines and things?

I was just wondering how much weight your surgeons told you you have to lose before surgery. I just found out I have to do 6 months medically supervised diet before approval so I'm worried that I won't lose enough in that time or that I will get obsessed and lose too much and the insurance will think I can do it on my own and deny me

Make sure you check your co-pay and deductible if you have one. I received a call and follow-up letter from the billing department from the hospital where my surgery will be performed. I was told I had about $1,600 still to meet my deductible and with my percentages I would need to pay about $2000.00 prior to my procedure. I checked myself and based on my calculations it would less than 1000.00. Went for my pre-op today and had them re-work the numbers, billing came back with about $1,200.00. I with the help of the office staff in the bariatric practice, insisted that they re-check again, and wouldn't you know I was right. My co-pay was $900.00.

Hi all. I am on day 5 of my pre-op liquids and I am having loose stools. Is that due to all of the liquid I am taking in? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey everyone! My surgery was moved from May 3rd to April 26th which is great but now I am in the 14 day liquid diet required by my surgeon. I am on day 3 of 14... Please tell me it gets better! I am feeling quite sluggish and just tired in general today. Not to mention a bit moody! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My pre-op appointment is literally less than 24 hours before my surgery. I'm not sure what they will require. I've seen that some people are being asking to drink Citrate before to clean them out. Well considering how my pre-op is at 1230 and I won't get home till 2/3 I feel like that's a little too late if I'm going to be required to do it. I personally was planning to have a bottle over the weekend anyways before I start my 2 days of clear liquids. Do you guys think it'll matter if I do it over the weekend as opposed to doing it the day before?

So my last nut class and weight management was Wednesday July 20th is haven't had my edg yet but the guy at my surgeons office says that he can put my down for August 26th then he was like I see you had your last class I said yes he was like well we will submit your paperwork to insurance and if everything goes well and I get approved they will do my bypass surgery on August 26th so now I'm freaking out on this waiting game I'm trying to stay positive I hope everything works out and I get approved I really need this surgery I've done everything to lose weight on my own since I was 6 but I've always gained double back, I suffer from high blood pressure, osteoarthritis, and…

I went to my informational seminar tonight and the surgeon said 30-40 percent of sleeve patients regain their weight. That scared me, it seems like a really high number. I'm scared I will fail at this. Anyone else hear these numbers and get scared? If so how are you managing that fear. I'm committed to doing this and doing it right but I must admit this has my head spinning.

Today a good opportunity came up for me to discuss getting WLS with my husband. I was nervous - I just really didn't know what his response would be. My guess was that he'd be against it - the surgery and spending the money. However, he surprised me! He is totally onside with it! He said that if it'll make me happy then I should do it. I think at first he thought I'd be able to get it done at no cost (I'm in Canada), which I could if I wanted to wait years - so I said, no, we'd have to pay. Again, he was fine with it. It's good to get that hurdle out of the way. Our young daughter was away all day with friends so he and I spent a wonderful day on the deck in the …

My final weigh in after my 6 month supervised diet was last Thursday July 21st. I made sure that I got done all my required testing and paperwork before that date so that on Thursday my claim can be sent to my insurance company for approval. My NUT said if my insurance coordinator sends my claim in on Thursday then I should hear something on The following Monday which was 2 days ago. I've been calling my insurance company everyday which is Highmark BCBS and they keep telling me they don't see anything. I've made several calls to my insurance coordinator basically blowing up her phone and she doesn't answer. I'm getting really frustrated because I already had to wait 6 mon…

I started my two week liquid diet two days ago and I'm having terrible diarrhea. At the end of the day I'm only eating around 400 calories. Im worried that I'm not even taking in the necessary nutrients for my body at the moment. Last thing I want is to get sick right before my surgery. Any advice? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My surgery is Aug. 3rd and all of a Sudden my 4 year old catches a cold. Anyone with kids knows how they are all over you all the time. I am praying I don't catch his cold. I would have to cancel my surgery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Anyone from Arlington/Alexandria Vs area?

Why are there so many different requirements for liquid diet? Some can have greek yogurt some can't. Some lean meats some can't. I wonder what is really necessary. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I just got a call from my insurance coordinator , I was approved August 31st it is. I guess I need to let my job know I am taking 3 weeks off . So far the process has been smooth I hope it continues . Oh boy I have a lot to do Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My e kg came back abnormal I've never had any problems with my heart you can bet it's because of the size that I am or what I guess I have to have a cardiovascular specialist to pay me for surgery other than that I've completed all of my preoperative things and submitting to insurance today fingers crossed looking at a surgery date in mid to late September early October Sent from my LGMS631 using the BariatricPal App

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I finally have my surgery date, so excited. Would love to share this journey with those who are scheduled around that date :0) Laura

2nd day of my two week pre-op liquid diet and I have absolutely no appetite. I made sure to cleanse my refrigerator of temptations, and purchased Protein, crystal light, Soups, ices and popsicles. Day one I had to drink a Protein shake at bedtime to meet my protein goals. Today, I have no appetite at all, not for contraband just nothing, drink my protein and had Soup for lunch just because I know I have too. I know day 2, is too early to make any kind of determination of how this will go. I am wondering if anyone else entered their pre-op phase with no appetite?

Day 3 of my pre op liquid diet and every other commercial or fb post is about food!!! I'm dying!!! Lol

Ok I have a confession; today o asked my husband to bring home KGC for, dinner? Before before he came home I was feeling very hungry for KGC; once I made my plate and my children's plate. I had sat sow to eat.... I took one bite of the chicken, two tablespoons of the mashpotatoes, one tablespoon of the macaroni and cheese. I went to take a second bite of the chicken and I felt sick to my stomach, I start to gagging and you all ok what happen next... My mind had took control over my appetite... This had happen before about two weeks ago... I was wondering is my body getting adjusted to my new eating habits... I have been overly thing about what will be taking place …

I am so frustrated. I have everything completed to have my weight loss surgery and my doctor will not give me medical clearance because he says my BP is still too high. Has any of you every experienced this. I mean I need to lose the weight to regulate the blood pressure, right. I am taking my meds and have done everything he said. My labs are good. FRUSTRATED IN FLORIDA! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I went on the Bariatric Advantage website and requested free samples thru the contact us form and this came today! Just wanted to share so others can check it out It contains chewable Iron supplements in asst flavors (strawberry, lemon-lime), a chewable Multivitamin, 4 different flavor (raspberry, lemon, chocolate and caramel) Calcium chews and 2 flavored (cinnamon and mint) lozenges. It's a good sample pack!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I've read alot of post's of people being scared of the post VSG changes. I feel like I'm the only one who's only scared of the surgery itself. I'm not scared of changes after the surgery or even the pain. I'm more scared of surgery and being under anesthesia. I've had one surgery in 2011 for gallbladder & was literally crying the night before. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I bought a gummie Multivitamin and a hair and nail gummie today. What other Vitamins do you guys recommend? I really don't want to lose my hair! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey yall! I am new to this board. I am so glad I found this place! I have been on my journey to get WLS for a while now. I started discussing it with my doctor over a year ago, and was about 90% through the pre-op prep, like classes, sleep study, blood work, psych eval, ect....and then I moved! I had to start all over again! Oy! I have started once again with my new doctor, and he seems great. I have to go through a mandatory 6 months of nutrition classes with weigh in. Tuesday is my first mandatory nutrition appointment. This would have been number 3, but I missed the first 2! Oh well. I'm not in a rush, I just want to make a life style change. I plan to get the roux e…

I just arranged all my first appointments today, first I have to attend a seminar before they will schedule my initial consultation, then I learn from my insurance company that I will be required to do 6 months of medically supervised weight loss. I was all excited about taking the plunge and getting the ball rolling on this and now I'm feeling like this is gonna take forever

I am just starting the process and currently a smoker. I am going to quit but in need of little help. Does anyone know if they would approved of the vapor e cigarette with no nicotine? I just like the fruity flavors. I quit smoking for over a month and my sister took my vape. Yes I started back..... It's so hard if you are smoker and everyone smokes at my job. Any input would be appreciated! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I just finished my sixth month required weight in for my insurance . Initially my surgeon told me I could not gain or lose I could only really stay between one or two pounds the most . But after my first weigh in I was just losing weight the second and third month like two or three pounds without even doing anything and then my fourth month I gained out of nowhere and then the last two months I was back down to my initially weight but I have obstructive sleep apnea and was told I even start choking in my sleep and my oxygen level get as low as 1.4 which is really bad and they think my insurance will definitely approve me because I'm 21 ( very young ) and have a serious…

*waves to BP* hey guys! Yesterday I had my gallbladder removed, this is pre having my gastric sleeve. A few things this has done, it's prepared me for the anesthesia aspect, the God awful afterwards, and feeling better within 24 hours. The team that I worked with was great, I was there by 5:30 had surgery at 7:30 and was done by 9:30! I'm not going to lie, it sucked majorly. However this was a good 'real world' test if you will as to how it will be when I have my sleeve done. Now I know to ask for the anti nasua patch the night before surgery. I also know the layout of the place I will be staying at, etc. Apparently when I was coming out of being asleep I asked t…

So I went out of town this weekend and my phone was acting a fool and had to be master reset. I realized I had a message and checked it. Well it was my surgeon office telling me I was approved by my insurance and August 11th will start a new life for me. I sitting here nervous, happy, anxious, excited, and scared all at once... Anyone else having these feelings all together???? Sent from my QMV7B using the BariatricPal App

I haven't had my surgery yet but I was just wandering if anybody with IBS or any other digestive problems has had this surgery and how did affect it??

Hey I have a weird question I'm just really trying to gauge how this is going to feel after surgery. does it feel like your stomach is smaller? or can you not really tell until you try to eat something?? Like you just can't hold as much food. but does your stomach stomach feel any different? This is actually a two-part question also I'm wondering what should I be buying pre op. Im about 30 days out.

My surgery has been scheduled 8/24 ! anyone else having surgery around that time in ALabama?

I was wondering the other day what all my excess fat looks like then i realized- its the gross part you cut off steak! Helps keep things in perspective. Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

I am at the start of the process of going through the 6 months of nutrition classes for insurance approval. I have Anthem BCBS and my BMI is high enough but I was advised not to lose much weight because they said since I have zero health issues insurance could still deny me. Any insight on others journeys is appreciated. I'm regretting not starting this process earlier. I went through all the classes 5 years ago when my mother had gastric bypass. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Is there anyone in North Carolina having their gastric sleeve surgery done in August 2016? Side note: I'm amazed at the vast number of people from around the world having this surgery done!

What does everyone do with there diabetic meds prior to surgery? I take glipizide and metformin . Starting my pre op diet soon. I plan to check my sugar regularly but I can't imagine it being high as I am on a liquid diet only for 2 weeks. My doc just gave instructions to stop it the day before. I know my sugar will drop too low. What was everyone's orders for their diabetic meds . I just might have to get a second opinion. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I thought I understood this procedure but now I am confused. I have seen so many people writing about eating foods remorsedully after surgery. Can you really never have soda or dessert or pizza again (examples of food). My impression was you want to eat healthy Protein rich foods and generalLY avoid junk foods. However I did not expect people to say they can never have an unhealthy moment again! Maybe one chicken wing instead of 12. A bite of burger instead of 2. Can someone who had surgery actually educate me on what eating is like afterwards. Sent from my SM-T807V using the BariatricPal App

Good morning everyone. I was wondering if anyone nerves started getting to them before surgery? The closer I get the more anxiety I'm having. My official date is August 11. Just about a month out.. I'm not having second thoughts just very very very nervous. Not sure why or what to do. Any advice???[emoji16] [emoji16]

Just wanted to know just in case Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So I was initially really excited about my journey with the sleeve and just wanted to get it done! I had my initial consultation July 11th and have had my cardiac psych and sleep study clearances since. The office called today and said I was approved and will call by the end of the week to schedule surgery in the next 2 weeks. It all happened so fast and I am extremely nervous and anxious now. I know this is what I want and need but can't help but feel overwhelmed. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Just wondering how all of you made your decision to be sleeved rather than bypass, I'm leaning heavily towards sleeve but find myself going back and forth

Hi there everyone, Day 5 of my liquid diet today, jumped on the scale this morning and I am down 11 pounds. I haven't really been hungry. Hard to believe and have to wonder how good that can be for my body, but I am not going to complain about it. I have been in really good spirits until today, when I got a little irritated with someone. A little afraid that my social life with my husband and friends is going to be negatively affected, like I won't be able to enjoy eating out...that is one of my biggest fears. I know this will be good, just need to stay positive. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

How do you combat low sugar when on your all liquid PreOp diet? Even though I have diabetes ,I tend to bottom out pretty quickly. Thanks in advance! Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App