PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

Im having trouble losing the set amount of weight. Im not going to give up, but sometimes I doubt myself. How did you stay focus on losing the weight before surgery? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-J320A using BariatricPal mobile app

I am going in for my pre-op next Monday, and I'm getting excited, and nervous! I have been working on this journey since last April. My biggest concern is my young family. I have 7 children at home: 3 teens, and a 7, 6, 4, and 1 year old. The teenagers are fabulous and help out great! However the 4 year old has to be driven to/from school,(will I be able to?) and I need helpful ideas on the 1 year and getting her in/out of her crib. She is only 15 months old, and won't stay in a toddler bed! Initially we had scheduled surgery to coincide with the kids February vacation, my husband has that week off as a teacher. However the surgeon was on vacation, so it has to be the …

I don’t mind protein shakes but can I use soy or almond milk in the shakes pre op?

My package was submitted to my insurance last week. A hospital authorization popped up on my insurance record dated 1/18. Not sure what that means, but I'm just patiently waiting for my insurance decision, whether an approval or denial. I'm the most impatient person so the wait is killing me. I figure, if approved, I'll probably be scheduled for mid to late March. I really can't believe how quickly the last 6 months have gone, but these last few weeks are dragging by. My final appointment was last Monday but seems like last year. This site is a great source of information. I can't tell you how much of a help it has been through this journey. [emoji3]

I am scheduled tomorrow 2/7/18 and can’t be happier. I am hopeful everything will be fine. I am curious to know why other people decided to have WLS? For me, I hate diabetes , I miss running that feeling you get when the wind hits your face pure freedom(not that I can’t run now but damn it is hard-does not feel like freedom lol), I want to be the best possible role model for my child/family in all aspects, and to live longer to enjoy life. I am beautiful now so it is not to feel beautiful or be prettier. I already love myself, but life happens and being Hispanic- I love food! I am scared, excited, and all emotions I can’t think of. I am just curious to know what m…

How can you tell someone that they can msg you anytime if you have any questions but when you do they tell you that you’re getting way too ahead of yourself and to slow down ?! Like seriously it was a question...honestly it really discouraged me and made me feel some type of way

2 days till my gastric sleeve surgery and now i am terrified !!!! i keep looking at people before and afters so i know its gonna be worth it and i know i am mentally ready but now that i am close to it i feel like my mind keeps trying to talk me out of it

Sorry, I know it's the same old liquid diet post that everyone puts out there, but I just need to vent. Today is the first day of my liquid diet. I'm not necessarily feeling hungry but I am already so frustrated with the food options that I am feeling extremely depressed and reckless. I really hit a stride starting in December when I began eating a plant-based diet and it's so upsetting to go from a healthy, delicious diet I was REALLY enjoying to artificial tasting protein shakes and bars. They don't taste BAD - they're not gross. But they're not delicious. The fruits, beans, hummus, nuts, veggies I was eating were delicious. And they were healthy. I lost 15 pounds …

I recently met a nutritionist as part of my surgical pathway. I’ve made a lot of good changes in the last few months and have managed to lose 14lbs...the hardest part for me losing more than that and keeping it off. What changes did you make after meeting with the nutritionist? What are your go to meals before surgery? Scrambled eggs and geese or apples and peanut butter are my go to breakfast. Chicken Caesar salad for lunch and usually something like chicken with rice and broccoli for dinner. im slowly getting tired of chicken.

Hi all. I just started researching bariatric surgery options and I was hoping to hear what your process has been from deciding to have surgery, pre-requisites to having surgery, why you chose your type of surgery, how long the pre-surgery process is... Any and all information is appreciated.

Today I went to my final Pre Op appointment (my surgery is 2/19). I gained weight. The doctor said I had to go on my liquid diet NOW and loose weight. He also wants to see me again (on 2/9) for a weigh in. My surgery depends on this... so a month liquid diet here I come. He was also nasty about it. Yeah I did wrong. Don't need to be hit over the head with it.

Hello! My name is Taylor and I am scheduled to have the gastric sleeve surgery Friday, March 15th. Im young , but weighing in at 255 lbs at 5'3" is challenging. my friends consider me very confident and often label me as a diva, but my healthy will not continue to be as glamorous if I strive to be as long as I keep this weight. I am extremely excited , but I joined for some insight! My goal weight is 150-160. I'm just ready to start my new life! Hurry hurry March 15th so I can say goodbye to this tummy!

I was losing weight 42 pounds oct-December doing whole 30 Transition to keto . On 1/17, I started the 3 month required Nut diet and since then, I have not lost or gained a pound in 3 weeks. Any tips or meal plans you had while you were on the 3/6 month diet before surgery. The biggest change is the increase of protein and lowering of fat. Nut diet is low carb, low fat, night protein What I eat, nearly the same every day I still have coffee but change to half caf 2 hard boiled eggs 1/2 cup of fruit apple or orange Romaine salad with chicken, blue cheese lite balsamic dressing Carrots Adkins shake 100 calorie nut pack or 1oz of cashews Mashed cauliflower with beef and c…

I have kaiser insurance, my dr referred me and my BMI is between 37-38. I have one possible three mild comorbidities. What was your experience with a lower starting BMI? Was there any push back from the surgeon? What procedure did you select? My orientation is in a couple weeks with Richmond Kaiser

Has anyone been to the Jacobi medical center seminar in the Bronx ny?? What is there process? Is it a multidisciplinary program? My insurance is ghi emblem health it has 6 month weight loss program or a 3 month program with a multidisciplinary program requirement. Not sure what the difference is?

I recently started seeing someone and he doesn't know I am in the process of getting the sleeve. How did you tell the people you're dating? How much detail did you give them? Did you continue to update them on where you were in the process? Thanks!

I started a supervised diet for insurance requirements about three and a half weeks ago. In those three months, my surgeon is requiring that I lose 12 pounds. A few days ago, I found out that they will try and submit an appointment that I had with my PCP a month prior, as one of the required months for my diet. If my insurance allows it, that means that I actually have to lose 12 pounds in 2 months instead of 3. I got on the scale this morning and weighed in at 233, with a starting weight of 241, so I am down 8 pounds. It is so hard though! I have another weight check in on Wednesday. I figure since my appointment is later in the day, I will weigh in around 236, but hop…

Today I had a small setback. I've been pushed back until March for my surgery. While disappointing, it's still not that long of a time. I was really hoping to get this done sooner than later but it is what it is.

I'm waiting for my approval from Fidelis NY . I'm so anxious!!! . Please pray for me.

I have a 13 year old and a 16 year old daughter and I am debating how to tell them about my surgery. I don't want to cause them any body issues. I am also nervous about their support because their spring break will be spent at home because of my recovery. Spring break will be 2 weeks after the surgery. Thoughts are appreciated.

I am almost pain free after surgery. I am hardly ever hungry. It is easy to follow my liquid diet although I am a bit board with it. I have lost about 13lbs. I don't have much energy, I sleep a lot. Constipation and bloating hit pretty bad around day 7. I fixed that with a variety of methods. Overall I am doing well. I decided it was a good time to finally get some much needed braces seeing as I will be on a liquid/soft food diet for some time. A lot of changes for me in a short time. I am excited for the future and focusing on that as I struggle with all of these changes in my life. Sent from my SM-G930V using BariatricPal mobile app

I need help !!!! MUSCLE MILK GENUINE OR GNC TOTAL LEAN SHAKE . I am not allowed to have premier for pre liquid . thank youu!!!!

On the liver shrinking diet hell, and wondering if it's allowed... Sent from my SM-G930VL using BariatricPal mobile app

Lost story short, My mom is not being supportive of me having surgery. Honestly, it kind of sucks. My husband, sister, sister in law, brother in law, and best friend all are. I've only told them... but my mother is telling me I can lose the weight on my own. She knows how much I suffered with my weight all of my life... But she doesn't understand that PCOS, Endometriosis, Hypothyroid and Hypertension all cause water weight/weight gain (idk if she just doesn't believe it?)... Do/Did you have a family member or friend who wasn't supportive?

Greetings! I will have my consultation next week. Just curious as to what insurance I need. I read PPOs are best because you only pay a small fraction and you get approved super fast, is this so. Also how many phases do you need to go thru after you are willing to move forward with procedure? I seen a few threads here and there about classes, appts, diets you need. Anyone have any insights. Thanks from mj24 in sunny California.

I’m new here and I just got my surgery date! I start my liquid diet tomorrow. I’m excited and nervous, it’s been a long year in the making. Any February surgery buddies out there?

Excited, I was quite nervous last week but somehow I feel good after crying literally every night lol. Not sure if I should be concerned with this euphoria but I’m also glad.

hey guys !!! so which one is better muscle milk or premier . What are the best flavors in both shakes? Thank you

Hey guys! Just wondering if anyone was getting surgery in March 2018? This is my first time using BariatricPal, I usually stick to Instagram under the same user name. Feel free to follow me! My surgery date is March 9th

I just had my appointment with my PCP and she said she'd happily send a referral to my insurance for weightloss surgery. Now I just have to wait for a call to set up my first appointment with the surgeon and I'm wondering how long does this usually take? Sent from my SM-G935T using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi, I’ve been on here a while but wasn’t ready to post. So, I’m close to finishing all the required pre-op testing in order for clearance for surgery. I am a smoker and for the obvious reasons I need to quit but also I can’t go through surgery if I have nicotine in my system. Can anyone else relate? Ps. Cold turkey. No go. Patches. Allergic Gum. Not working.

Good morning everyone, this is my first time posting. I am excited, nervous, scared and anxious about my surgery. It was a long process and I am glad I didn't give up. I start my liquid diet February 27th two weeks before surgery. Any tips please advise. Need a friend[emoji15] Sent from my Z982 using BariatricPal mobile app

Finally!!!! I’m excited and nervous... not new to surgeries as I’m in late 50’s but now my new chapter! Been working towards this day since last July, paid the first 4 months out of pocket as I had an insurance at that time that I would no way have the surgery with (Kaiser) and feel extremely confident in the dr I do have.. his bariatric team is awesome! They now feel like family at this point. Hard part is I don’t have any family near me (I live in Hawai‘i) so a bit sad in that.... but the team is awesome and I know I can contact them anytime. It would be great to have a surgery buddy here.... I’m having the bypass... ? ??

When do I need to do this? Is it before the referral from my doctor gets put in or will I need the Info submitted with it??

Well I'm finally at my half way mark. With my insurance Fallon Health, it is requiring me to go under 6 month supervision weight loss plan. I met with a nutrionist twice. She finally signed off today to clear me. I met with psychologist and did a group nutrition class. I just signed up for an appointment with the psychologist again next month and an appointment with an exercise instructor in march. Is anyone from the boston/worcester area? Anyone at the half way mark? What is left on your checklist? Stats: im 5'6 240-250 and 26 years old Sent from my SM-N910P using BariatricPal mobile app

My doctor said he would send the referral in, how long does that usually take ?

I'm about 3 months into my 6/7 months of preop wait for my insurance and I've been doing all the things to get ready for this surgery. I keep reading the books, finding people to follow online, exercising, trying to watch what I eat, but for the life of me I feel like I'm already failing. I was on Saxenda and was doing great, but my insurance decided I didn't need it and now I'm worried I won't lose weight before surgery. I don't have an amount I have to lose and the dr office says I'm doing great, but I keep putting so much pressure on myself. Almost as if I should be losing a ton of weight alone, however, if I could, I wouldn't need wls. Right. Haha. Sorry I just…

Oh my just weighed myself today. I have gained 4 pounds can’t seem to get them off I do not know what to do. I am exercising and eating right. My surgery is February 7th. I am so worried that if I don’t lose the weight they will cancel my surgery. Any one ever had surgery cancelled? I am to start my period (sorry TMI) soon and I think that is why I am bloated, but will they understand that? Any advice?

Has anybody thought about or gotten a Gastric Sleeve (or whatever procedure you are having) medical alert braclet?

Thought it would be gone by tomorrow but I don't think so. What am I supposed to do? I'm afraid I'm going to wake up in a mess because there are times I have to change tampon twice an hour. Do they let you use a tampon or do you have to use pads? Am i going to be able to change them after? Or will I be too sore and out if it? THIS SUCKS!!!!!!

Good morning! I have enjoyed reading some of your posts and appreciate the advice and encouraging words. I live in Fort Worth, TX and I’m scheduled to have surgery (gastric sleeve) on the 22nd of February. Is there anyone else in this area who might share the same general time frame...give or take? Thanks!

Is sugar free Jell-o pudding (not jello jello) Permitted during the pre op liquid diet? It does have 60 calories.

I woke up in a lot of pain. Now that they have it under control, I am feeling pretty good. Once they got me to my room, I walked several laps around the floor before getting into bed. I think most of my pain is just glass pain. I am so happy right now. Sent from my SM-G930V using BariatricPal mobile app

Does anyone here watch Weight Loss TV shows for inspiration? There is a new one called Family By The Ton on TLC and it's great. It reminds me of my family. Does it remind anyone else of theirs? Also, it takes place in Atlanta! Anyone else here live in Atlanta area?

my first appt is tomorrow. I am self paying and was wondering what they do on the first visit. I have pain in my left knee and calf and wonder if they check for clots and such before doing the surgery. I am 55 and lost my hub 3 months ago in a terrible accident and was hoping I am doing the right thing since I am already experiencing grief emotions.

This is a little off topic. But can I please ask the purpose of the forum? There appears to be a lot of nasty people on it. I thought the purpose was to help other members. Am I wrong? I see people attacking others who come here to look for help. I have enough problems getting ready for this surgery. I have been made fun of because of my weight my entire life. It is disgusting to see it happen on a Bariatric Forum where people are supposed to help each other. I am on many Bariatric forums on FB. None attack members like I see on this forum.

I am considering, for the fourth time, getting the surgery. I would like to hear from those diabetics who no longer have to take insulin whether you are happy or regret your decision.

Hey everyone, I have my options orientation tomorrow at Kaiser. I'm so nervous. Can anyone give me any insight on what to expect? -Shay

This is more of a rant than a question but I'm feeling so frustrated with getting my surgery date. I found out I was approved on 12/27 but I needed to get a test done to check for a certain type of bacteria. I waited and waited for them to call and schedule it but they never did so I finally got ahold of the right department and had the test today. I called the bariatric office today to see what the timeline would look like once the surgeon receives the results and, unfortunately, spoke to my least favorite coordinator, who is very rude. He basically gave a non-answer and said that once the surgeon gets the results they will "eventually" call me. I wouldn't be so wor…

I am doing pretty well. I still have gas pain and that is what bothers me the most. I haven't thrown up even once and I only had some mild nausea after surgery. I have done a good job of tracking liquids and following my diet. So far I have lost 9lbs. I am still taking it slow and listening to my body. Things feel different. I don't exactly ever feel hungry, I also don't seem to experience the traditional feeling of fullness. I never used to burp, ever. Now I keep having little burps every time I eat or drink. It's not to bad and I figure it will get a little better over time. Overall I am doing well and looking forward to my new life. Sent from my SM-G930V using Bariatr…