PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

Hey guys! I have recently started the process of being preapproved for the sleeve. The nutritionist gave some directions on vitamins to start taking now, but I can't seem to find any that will meet all the criteria. *multivitamin with: -900 mcg copper -folic acid -iron -magnesium -5k to 10k IU vitamin A -15 mg vitamin E -15 mg zinc *calcium with vitamin d and vitamin k -1200 mg calcium -400 IU vitamin D - 80 mcg vitamin K Do any of ya'll happen to know a chewable I can get that has all of this? Thanks so much!

I am trying to get approved and meet the requirements for a vsg I am 35 bmi with one comorbidities i am in the process of seeing if my insurance will pay for a in home sleep study, but want to see have anymore ever had one and took a sleep aide or xanax. If you did will that affect your test or the way you breath

So my surgery is Tuesday, July 17th and I did my pre-op testing yesterday, July 11th. However- this morning I received a call from my surgeons office that there was a mixup and my nicotine level test was never ordered and I needed to come to the office today to provide a urine sample, because they take a few days to get back. Anyone have any experience with this situation? It’s a bit frustrating, because had I been tested at pre-op testing, they probably would have the results already... but now I’ve gotta wait and hope the surgery isn’t delayed.

When you got home from the hospital, did you need someone around for a few days to help you in any way? I live alone and am wondering about that.

Has anyone decided to go vegan AFTER WLS? I truly don't eat a lot of animal protein anyway so I don't feel it would be a huge change for me but wanted to know if anyone has had issues/success with it.

Anyone have revision from sleeve to bypass? I would like to hear your story? Ups, downs, how it is working for you?....any information you are willing to share with me... Thank you

This has absolutely nothing to do with anything. Just wanted to complain. I’m falling asleep at my desk. No work is getting done. It’s taking all the energy I have to type this post. Blah.

Hello everyone I’m a NEWBIE!!!! Sleeved June 15th Wow this group is amazing !! A bit overwhelming but awesome lol I am having some extreme pain on my Right side where my stomach came out I can’t bend , I can only sleep sitting up , it hurts when I laugh , cough it hurts more than when I came out of surgery .ouch!!!! . I am constantly holding my stomach to do the little things just so it doesn’t hurt omg i just want to HEAL AND GET ON WITH LIFE !! ?. I already went to see my doctors team this week and got examined they said it’s normal especially with physical activity and constipation (straining) and as long as I don’t have a fever or vomiting I am okay . Has anyon…

Hey everyone I have a couple questions. So I'm about to have surgery on July 10th and I am about to start my 2-week liquid-only diet. Can anyone recommend a good protein flavorless whey powder. I've tasted the clear drinks and I really do not like them. If anybody has recommendations I would appreciate the information. Also was there a lot of discomfort after the surgery? Like are you able to do normal stuff everyday? I know that I can't be lifting anything. I was also wondering if there was another person who was pre opt that might have any kind of anxiety/nerves. I haven't gotten to that point yet but I'm pretty sure that I might as I get closer to my surgery date and w…

So all the easy stuff is done. Now the work starts! After all the pre-op appointments, being poked and prodded multiple times, and finally surviving this horrific pre-op diet all I can say is BRING IT ON! HW: 270 SW: 241 CW: 241 GW: 185

Hello all! I've had my first visit with my surgeon and he has asked that I drop THIRTY pounds. I go back next month to set a surgery date (his schedule is 2 months out.) I have used Herbalife and lost some weight. But i can no longer tolerate the taste, nor the price for a potential long term tool. Today I discovered premier protein but i have read mixed reviews as far as using as an actual diet. I have a lot to lose in a little bit of time. Any tips/advice as to what i should expect? Thanks in advance

Good Afternoon, I am having surgery July 18th and the protein shakes and they are not staying in me ....if you know what i mean. Does anyone have any suggestions?

I’m going to check in with the hospital the other day and my surgery is next week...I’ve low key been a emotional reck i been seeing people on YouTube Complain about acid reflux and not losing enough weight...I’m annoyed that I had to pay 500 dollars yesterday thank good I’m always saving because no one said anything about me having to pay anything up front I thought I was going to get billed for it and I’m struggling with this liquid diet because of my high blood pressure I’m retaining water weight from drinking broth all day...I’m just venting

Might seem like a silly question but thought I would go ahead and ask as I've been in awe of the great community on this forum... I'm currently in the pre-op cycle of appointments and preparing for surgery. I just signed up for the gym and have started an exercise program, I've been on a lower carb diet to start to prepare for the surgery, I've cut out soda all together (9 days now! AHHHH!!!) and am just trying to make some smarter choices as I look forward to getting a date at the beginning of September for (what I believe will be) an October surgery. That being said, while I've been able to make or, at least, start to make, these changes (Oh- I even have tri…

Hi, has anyone used ultimate bariatric in Fort Worth? How did it Go? Which Surgeon did you use? Any advice? THANK YOU

I know your time is valuable, so I'll get to the point. I need your advice!! I'm considering writing a book about being morbidly obese and the struggles related to it and also how losing weight has improved my quality of life. For reference, I've lost over 250 pounds myself. I really want to make sure I don't leave anything out. So, will you let me know your biggest struggle and, after your surgery, what are you looking forward to enjoying? It can be anything... even if you think it's silly. Thanks everyone!

Had my pre admission appointment today and it's finally feeling real Starting weight 186kg weighed in today 168.4kg , I was so happy with the pre op weight loss I felt like celebrating with a hamburger but an optifast shake it was, mmmmm yummy ?

I'm new to this site, just found it today! I've gone through the 6mos of dr visits, etc, and have already been approved for gastric bypass. I'm frustrated with my surgeons office. I was on track to have surgery in May, but they dropped the ball by not scheduling me for the required pre-surg classes. Now I'm 10 wks out from a big vacation and still not scheduled for surgery. I was hoping to be 4 months post-op and able to walk better with weight loss. This really has me down and I've decided to postpone my surgery until Oct. I haven't told them yet. I'm waiting for the call to schedule pre-op testing and will tell them then. It took years to finally be mentally re…

Hey y'all so I went for my first consultation with my surgeon last Tuesday. I really like him and have come to terms with making the decision to move forward with the VSG surgery. I have an anxiety disorder and even though I am excited to have this surgery....I feel like I have been in a pseudo anxiety/panic attack about it for the last two days. I have gone to my doctor for the past 4 months (my 5th apt is next week) so things are moving much faster than normal since I have all those documented visits so we scheduled my endoscopy for next Friday. Does anyone else suffer from generalized anxiety disorder? IF so did you panic months and weeks before surgery? I hate it, it …

Right now I'm waiting for insurance approval and boy is it driving me nuts! I'm so ready for my surgery date!!! Since I have Rheumatoid Arthritis my date has to be a month after approval so I can come off my RA meds for a month before the procedure. Anyone else have to deal with this? I'll also have to be off of them for a month after surgery. In the long run, I know it will be worth it but I'm wondering what I'm facing being off those meds for 2 months.

Hi everyone, this is my first post, although I’ve been following along with some of you over the past few weeks. My bypass is scheduled for August 6 and I’m scrambling to try to figure out what I’m in for. Have to admit, I’m a little nervous. Anyone else have an early August bypass date?

Hello, I am new here. I was approved for surgery last april but let friends and family talk me out of it, a year later and I am regretting it, my doctor has referred me again and I am anxiously awaiting approval. I so hope its approved again, but while I wait I am doing as much research as I can and have decided to start the pre op diet in anticipation. Is that crazy? I've been on this journey for some time and have lost over 100 lbs doing WW, keto and paleo over the past few years but I need to lose another 70 and its bein stubborn I NEED new tools. I hope to get the gasyric sleeve. Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app

Just wanted to take a moment and thank everyone. All the stories and questions and frustrations as well as successes have helped me get my head in the right place and not feel so alone. I’m in the pre op stage. Don’t have a surgery date yet. But have been meeting with the NUT. Going to have all the medical tests done next week. Already had the psyc evaluation. Didn’t realize until afterwards how afraid I was of being told I didn’t qualify. So thankful for having a place to go for support.

Got my surgery date.....July 25th! Supper excited! Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app

I know nsaids are to be held for two weeks before surgery but vitamins as well?

I’m new here and scheduled for surgery September 16th..anyone else scheduled for the month of September? Looking for sleeve buddies ?

Hello everyone, I completed my 6 months started my liquid diet, I will be on it for 28 days, not sure how I'm going to get through this. The waiting game is hard approved or not approve. On the bright side I loss 22lbs in 4 days! It's all water weight. I'm starting to feel weak I'm taking my vitamins. I'm so hungry Im getting 2-3 shakes a day sugar free jello etc and a gallon of liquids. Have or anyone doing liquids for 3 weeks or more? Best wishes to everyone as we go through this phase of our weight loss journey My highest weight 405 Goal weight 160 Happy weight loss! Sent from my SM-N920T using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi everyone. I am from the UK and due to have a gastric bypass Aug 1st. Wondering if there are any pre op or post op people here from the UK?

Good morning everyone hope you all had a good weekend. Ok so here is my issue. I have had my family support from the day I told them I was going to get the surgery. But out of the blue yesterday my mom said she would like to see me not go through with it and just loose it on my own. Since I have lost a few pounds over the last month on my own she just thinks I should do it that way. I have lost weight on my own before. Many times. I always gain it back and then some. As does she. She's had yo-yo weight all her life as well. I want this tool to help me get and stay on track. I don't know where this came from as far as her wanting me to not do it all of a sudden…

Got the clearance from the psychiatrist and the nutritionist. Sooo excited. Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Okay so here is the entire story here. I have posted in bits and pieces in replies to others. So I started my pre diet liquid only mind you. At three weeks prior to my June 13th surgery date. I have NASH or severe fatty liver or whatever they are calling it now a days 5/24th I started it. I did really good I was doing my liquid protein and broth, sf jello and popsicles and a cup of yogurt. Then on the 30th and 31st I fell off it because I had found out I couldn’t have broth nor yogurt. The surgeons office said the sodium in broth would not release the fat around the liver. And the yogurt was too much milk products since I’m using premier shakes. S…

I need help and suggestion, I have the protein shake, and powder, soup broth, juice. What else can I have. Also do anyone else going though hot flashes. and light headiness. And I'm only on day 2, help any suggestion.

Warning for TMI: I am on the third day of the preop liquid diet. Can only drink three meal replacement smoothies provided by the surgeon. I always see talk about people getting constipated form surgery and the liquid diet before it, but I'm having the opposite problem and the poop is super dark. Thank goodness that I work from home so I can run to the bathroom, but I'm scared I'm one trusted fart away from a disaster. Is this normal and what can be done about it?

I’m a single mom of a little one. When I have the surgery my son will be 2. He likes to snuggle up next me. I know I won’t be able to pick him up and I have family willing to help me but for how long before I start feeling better? Just trying to plan ahead. Just wondering if anyone has any tips on how to make this the easiest on my kiddo.

Hello! I am 58, pre-op, I have one more requirement, a physical therapy class. Since I'm doing these steps I am almost done to get the surgery?

Hello, I’m new here. So excited to here about your journey. My first Dr visit was in May. Hoping to have my surgery sometime in November. Looking forward to share this experience with people who are going thru the same journey. Good luck to all.

Mexico! Mexico! Mexico! Howdy everyone! .....Or should I say HOLA So, I'm new to this whole thing, and I'm currently in the process of looking for places to have my desired gastric sleeve performed and people keep mentioning MEXICO to me! One because of the attractive price tag and two some say their surgeons are more advanced in bariatric surgery then we are here in America. I'd like to know what your take on this topic is? If you've had your operation done in Mexico PLEASE! tell me about your experience and PLEASE! don't leave out any of the juicy details. 1. Who was you surgeon? 2. What Facility were you in? City and state 3. What was your rec…

So basically my program did not require any weight loss, they just didn't want me to gain weight. Today I have my appointment with my surgeon to schedule the surgery, and I'm so concerned they are going to weigh me. I went on vacation after my last appointment with the nutritionist and have gained about 5 pounds back that I lost. Do you think they will postpone my surgery? I mean technically I did still lose weight over the course of the program, which was more than they asked for anyways. Anyways, do you think I'll be okay to schedule my surgery today? Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

So I’ve been doing my research and Im wonder how much do people spend on vitamins Monthly??

So my surgery is tomorrow morning. Holy Crap! I can't believe it is here. I am a little bit nervous.

I was recently diagnosed with moderate sleep apnea and was told I needed to use a CPAP machine whenever sleeping. I always had a problem with fatigue before but I'm plan tired now. This machine keeps me up all hours of the night. I've tried having the pressure reduced and have tried all the different masks. I just can't get use to this new addition to my life. Also it feels like I'm having a harder time than normal breathing while I'm awake. Has anyone else had problems adjusting to a CPAP?

Please help! I am going nuts trying to find a therapist who is familiar or experienced with bariatric surgery patients. I have Molina insurance and I am really having a hard time finding someone. I have started seeing a therapist and she has no game plan. She is no help and I feel really let down when I see her. There has to be someone in or around Vancouver Washington who is knowledgeable and accepts my insurance. Anyone out there know of someone? I would appreciate any refferals as Molina has not proven to be helpful either. I was on the phone all day calling various offices and Molina. I'll be back at it tomorrow! I should be having surgery in December if all wo…

Hello! I curious if anyone here had surgery or is planning to have surgery at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital in Pittsburgh? Dr. Anita Courcoulas is my surgeon. Would love to hear about your experiences. Thanks! Amanda

I have been an avid baker and cook my whole life. This morning I went through my kitchen a gathered all of my baking ingredients and sweets; tons of chocolate chips, sugars, lard, shortening, condensed milk, etc and put it all in a storage bin. I couldn't bring myself to get rid of it so I put it out of sight in the basement. Just now, I threw it all out. It was liberating. I remember years ago I burned my ex's love letters that I had held on to for years, after that I was able to finally move on. It felt good getting rid of that food myself, like an alcoholic clearing out their liquor cabinet on the path to a new start.

Just got my surgery date of July 20th.. Reality if it hasn't set in yet. When does it get real? What should I expect pre-operatively? I read surgery can lead to hair loss? Maybe I should spend a week reading everyone's posts and think about this...

Has anyone found any drinks with stevia or monk fruit? I get headaches from all other sweeteners.

Hi all, my name is Collin and im just freshly 24 years old. Im posting here because i need some help and input. I have been almost at the cusp of clearence for surgery twice now in the last 2 years.... im 530 pounds and have self sabotaged and then backed out once i get close to clearence. Any people out there who struggled with mentally accepting all of the changes that post surgery brings and accepting them and actually find out that it wasnt as difficult as tbeg thought ir would have been? I fear so much when i think i can only take cap full sips and never go out randomly down the road and eat a guilty pleasure food without thinking i have to finish it all. How did you…

So I had completed my bariatric seminar 2weeks ago, that is required prior to meeting surgeon that is more like an informational session. Had my first appointment with nutritionist and surgeon today! Had the run down of the entire process. Have my appointment for endoscope for April 13th. Walk in clinics for my labs, ekg and chest xray. Have my psych eval scheduled in April and my fist "medical supervised weight loss appointment" thisFriday. I'm so excited. Feels kind of surreal. I made a few changes in my life recently knowing this is all for a healthier me. I've started drinking ONLY water, at least 64oz a day. I've also quit smoking/consuming alcohol. Origionally I wa…

For those who have had bariatric surgery: If you could give just one piece of advice to help someone to lose the most weight after bariatric surgery, what would it be?

So I am going to preface this by saying I work in surgery at a hospital affiliated with the hospital I am having my WLS at so not telling people was not an option for me. I have to do six nutrition appointments for insurance approval and have my last appointment next week. After that appointment they submit to insurance and will call when approved (they say a few days our insurance is fast I am told). That is when I will get my surgery date. My mom had surgery at the same place last week and when they called her to set a surgery date it was two weeks out...so I will not have a lot of notice. I work directly with one other woman, she is a huge gossip so I didn't tell he…