PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

What kind of advice would you give to someone just starting the process?

I am on my liquid diet day 5/14 im freaking out a little[emoji32] . I have hunger headaches im trying to keep up with this but its so hard. I have to loose at least 10 pounds to shrink my liver. Who else is getting sleeved soon? im new here so any advice anything is welcome [emoji4] Sent from my SM-N920V using BariatricPal mobile app

We see football players who've won a championship say they're going to Disneyland or Disney World, when you get back on your feet after your surgery, where would you like to go? Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

So I'm new here. I have 2 weeks from today till my surgery. I'm super nervous. I been approved for over a year and been putting it off but I'm finally ready for this change. Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app

I haven't even had the surgery and I feel like I'm failing already. I'm trying to eat healthy like my nutritionist said but it's not going so well... I'm constantly hungry. I have to lose 16lbs in 2 months to have my surgery, which isn't unreasonable at all... did anyone struggle before the surgery but was successful afterwards? Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

Anyone having or had surgery at DHC MC in Hanover NH Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

I had my first appointment with my bariatric surgeon and he was great. He recommended the sleeve for me and gave me some interesting statistics about dieting in general. He mentioned that once your BMI hits 35, the chances of keeping weight off long term is slim to none without weight loss surgery. The problem is not losing it but keeping it off, and I can attest to that! I am sure most of us can. He also talked about how he and his wife have had their practice for 15 years but nearly lost it all during the lap band craze. Apparently the lap band was in Europe long before the US and all of the research coming out stated that the lap band was no good. For that reason, they…

I got the call today. My surgery is scheduled for February 13th. I’m so excited and nervous at the same time.

Hi all, I’m new to this forum (and to the idea of having surgery to start with actually) so I’m at the beginner stage where I’m still doing my research. I thought that this would be an ideal place to start because that way I could get advice from people who have been through it. To get the basics out of the way, I’m 26 years old, female, living in the North East of England. Single and without children (and many friends due to being quite a hermit recently!). I’m 5”6 and 20 stone, that’s 127kg or 280lbs for those who aren’t from the UK. I would like to hear about other peoples experiences and stories and to just discuss the whole thing really. Since I like bullet poin…

Hi all, I went to my seminar, and sounds like I'm a good candidate for surgery. I'm meeting for the actual consult in a few weeks to discuss a specific plan. On the literature that was given at the seminar, it states that every pre-op patient goes through a "weight loss challenge." Anyone care to share what % of weight they had to lose? I'm hoping it's actually realistic given that I wouldn't be pursuing this surgery if weight loss was easy for me.

Hi everyone, im starting on the journey to have a gastric bypass I’m just wondering everyone that has had this, how long did it take after your recovery for your fitness levels to get better, I have no fitness level at all I can’t walk very far without getting really breathless, just trying to see a light at the end of the tunnel will I ever get there.

looking for lower Bmi peeps. 1 cobid high blood pressure looks like surgery will be in march i only have to do 3 NUT visits and 1 psy visit pys done and 1 NUT done second is end of Jan so hoping for early march if not sooner i want to get this show on the road i am 5ft 5 and 199 and thats pushing it im just so tired of always being on a diet goal wt of 140 any people out there that started with a lower BMI

Hello, I have the sleeve surgery scheduled in a couple days and plan on getting my hair done about a week after. My question is will I likely feel up to doing this? Can I sit in a the chair that reclines where they wash your hair in the bowl. I don’t want to have any issues with stitches or my sleeve by being in that position. I plan on asking my doctor just can’t until Monday. Thanks.

I'm trying to figure out the process I just received the authorization letter to see the surgeon. I have IEHP dual choice because I became disabled after a stroke. I am waiting to hear from the surgeons office before I call because my pcp office just faxed the authorization to the surgeon today. Does anyone else have IEHP know what would be next.

I know this question gets asked all the time, but I'm asking it again, if that's OK! I have a first consult with a surgeon (Dr. Mayes at Virginia Hospital Center) scheduled for this week, and I'm wondering how long it took people to go from consult to surgery. My insurance company (Carefirst BCBS) requires a psych exam, two 3 month or one six-month structured diet (WW is fine), and a BMI of over 40. (I don't need a referral and my out-of-pocket is quite low.) I meet all these requirements, and according to BCBS, I do have the appropriate documentation. I know the surgeon will require a medical clearance and a meeting with the nutritionist as well, along with whatever othe…

I reached my A1C goal of being below 7%. The actual number is 6.7%. I wanted to have a safe margin when it comes time for surgery. They will not perform the surgery with blood sugars that are out of control and the threshold is 8%. Cause for celebration. If I can even push it a little bit lower by the time I am ready to go, so much the better. My endocrinologist was quite pleased but really wants me to be at 6.4% just to give my body the best chance to heal without complications. I can drop .3%. I got this!

I didn't want to post until I was approved because I was denied by my insurance back in November .. but I was approved baby!!! That's right 1/17 is my date .... and .. I was promoted to supervisor start on 2/15.... so I'll be starting my new job on the light side ... 2018 bout to be lit!!!!

Finally got my surgery date, February 27th! I was hoping for something a little sooner, but the countdown begins!

Background: I'm having a DS 7 years post VSG. The VSG worked really well for a few years, but I slowing gained most of my weight back. I'm seeing the same surgeon for "part ll" which is the DS. She's very supportive. I had my second meeting with my surgeon and nutritionist today. The nutritionist essentially forbade everything but animal protein, non-starchy vegetables, 2 fruits per day max. Why this extreme diet prior to surgery? If we could lose weight on our own, read: eating the way mentioned above, we wouldn't need surgery!

I have been scheduled to have the operation on the 29th of this month and saw the sergeant today, he reassured me that it is really safe. On the other hand I have been talking to people and I have been getting mixed feelings, some told me that you will never ever be able drink alcohol, never never be able to drink (any drink) and eat at the same time, some said I am not big enough to have the surgery (by pass). I am 159 cm and 105 kg. I am really scared now and really wondering if I am never going to be enjoying the things I enjoyed before or am I going to become someone else. Has anyone else these kind of mixed emotions like this before the operation???

What is everyone’s surgeon saying on days off? My surgery date is January 24th so I need to put in for my days. I’ve only put in for 5 so far. But what is everyone’s doctors saying? Mine said a week but I’m wondering how realistic that is. I’m a teachers assistant at a preschool and I know for a fact I won’t be lifting or anything but I am just wondering. Thanks in advance!

Im a guy and I’m getting my rny on Jan 22, I scheduled 2 weeks off work and everyone at work is asking me why, what did you give for an excuse? These ppl can be ruthless and judgmental....

I am excited and nervous! What should I expect? What questions do they ask etc??

Hi y'all. I would like to know if anyone else has, or have had, the same thoughts as I. I'm so confused, and I've been overthinking this hole surgery thing. I just want to talk it off and hear if there's anyone else. I'm soon to be sleeved, only waiting for a date now. And now suddenly I'm in doubt ('cause I'm scared). I've been thinking things like "will it really help me?", "can I really pull this off?", and "what if I just tried low-carb diet one last time..?". I'm so worried that I will fail to loose weight, and that I will missbehave when I'm sleeved. I have never been in doubt before, but now when it's so close... damn! I hate this. Is it normal to have doubt befor…

So today was my first visit to my Bariatric center. Overall it is a daunting but achievable road ahead. My insurance is requiring 3 months of a diet program with 4 classes a month during that time. A Nutritionist visit, a Psych visit and of course the surgeon visit. One thing that i like is that the center takes the stance that they are not going to pressure you to lose a certain amount during the diet, all of us are there because we have tried to diet and either it didn't work or the weight came back. So while they would like for us to lose weight the main goal is to not be gaining any weight and to put into practice what we learn in the classes, which unto itself should…

Hi I'm waiting for my gastric sleeve in the next couple of months. I'm from London , England. I keep going from desperately wanting it, to not wanting it at all. Is there anyone else on here that feels like that?. Sent from my CUBOT MAX using Tapatalk

My physician has instructed me to 1 week pre op diet that includes 2 fruits daily, 4oz protein with vegetables and of course 2 shakes i just had edemame and thought utoh did I just eat something I wasn’t supposed to? Same with popcorn cooked in coconut oil? anyone know about these foods pre op?

Hi guys! My pre-op appt is today and I thought it might be helpful to write all my pre-op questions down for anyone that isn't sure what to ask. Please feel free to add. Hopefully, this thread can help someone in the future!

Just wondering if any one wanted to follow each other ... I need more friends on the same weight loss journey as myself to keep me on track with encouragement . Share ideas such as food excercise. More importantly make new friends

Hey everyone, I’m new here, My surgery is scheduled for 1/8/18 literally 2 days away omg ! Who else is scheduled for January? Let’s become buddies & support each other b/c lord knows I need all the support I can get. I will be documenting my journey on instagram @_getfitbeauty_ please feel free to follow me so we can support each other! I will also be making YouTube videos based on my experience with vsg & the whole process. I hope to meet new people that our in the same circumstances. Let’s start this road to a new life together! [emoji177]

Like everyone else, I'm nervous and excited. Glad to have the first appointment of the day so won't be waiting too long. I guess I'll have to start posting in the post-op section tomorrow. Lol.

I’m going to have mine done by border bariatric. End of March anyone else do the same thing in Mexico are you scared. Are you going alone have you booked your plane ride. I’ve never flown so I need two seats I’m not to big but I have a big hips should I get two seat or is that dramatic of me? Where in Mexico are you doing your weight loss surgery

I'm on day 3 of my liquid diet and Premier Protein is great since it has 30g Protein but I'm kind of tired of it. Maybe cause I ran out of all the different flavors I had and I'm only having 1 flavor. My mother in law told me about these protein waters and I wanted to share them with you guys in case Protein Shakes weren't cutting it any more lol. Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app

I almost finished with my pre operation require but i notice that my husband is kinda jelly about my surgery he was supports me before but now he told me you shouldnt get the bypass and my mom too[emoji22] [emoji22] Sent from my Z982 using BariatricPal mobile app

Bmc insurance ( boston) Sent from my Z982 using BariatricPal mobile app

Today is day 2 of my liquid diet and I was drinking water and got the taste of throw up in my mouth and started to feel sick like I needed to throw up? Has this happen to anyone? Just want to know if it's normal?? Thanks in advance [emoji53] Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app

I just had my consultation appointment with him this morning. Went great! Just wondering if anyone else on here has used him.

Anybody here have surgery scheduled for 2/26??

Did your doctor help you decide?

I'm 7.5lbs down on my pre-op diet - hoping to get to a stone before my surgery this time next week. Excited, nervous, happy and dreading 4 weeks of pureed foods. Still believe I've made a good decision for my health though.

I’m in the assessment stage and originally was thinking of the sleeve, but after talking with the dietician and nurse, I’m wondering if this is the right choice. I had lapband surgery in 2007 and was very successful with it, losing about 125 lbs. I kept it off for several years, but over time it malfunctioned and slipped, so I had to have it defilled. Then I gained most of it back. Now I want revision surgery and the WLS center thinks I’m a candidate for either — my choice. What led you to choose one or the other? Any pros or cons? Any advice would be great.

Submitted request for bypass today. Really hoping for a quick approval. I am having my surgery done at St Vincent bariatric center of excellence in Carmel, IN. Anyone else had/having surgery there? So anxious!!

Sittig here a big ball of nerves in admitting for my name to be called... today is the day. Wish me luck Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Just starting the process and need a 6 month medically supervised diet. Who do u use? A weight loss center? Your family doctor? An endocrinologist? It seems the only rules is be seen once a month by a doctor and a prescribed plan.

I am interested in the gastric sleeve for weight loss surgery. I have been admitted numerous times for blood clots to the point that I am on blood clot medicine for life. I have also been hospitalized due to IVC filter inserted and removed My question is would it be a good decision to have weight loss surgery under these conditions

Surgery cancelled by my surgeon because I wasn't in the right mindset. He scheduled me to see him in two weeks. I already had the IV in to. I told him how I've been feeling and he said ,"Well surgery don't sound like a good idea at this time". I agree with him. It's been a battle to meet all the requirements & do the postop diet but I've been battling with my own inner demons. The last couple days have been torturous on my mind. You can't go into surgery with the wrong mindset or you'll come out the wrong mindset. I guess the best device I can give is if you're scheduled for surgery and you're having doubts speak up before it's too late. I was 353 when I had my fir…

I called right before insurance closed on Friday I called and found out I'd been approved. How long after did you get scheduled for surgery? Anyone from Texas using/used Dr. Kim bariatric institute?

Anyone else feel this way? Been waiting all this time & with surgery Tuesday I'm freaked! If I'm honest fear & uncertainty has set in. I keep asking myself if life will be as enjoyable after surgery?

My surgery is in six days and I have bronchitis I done so good on my liquid diet .now going to have to postpone it uhh I can't believe this Sent from my Pixel XL using BariatricPal mobile app

Hello! I am starting the process with gastric sleeve on Wednesday, but my insurance requires 3 months of supervised dieting, so I am looking at March or April for surgery (providing there are no hiccups). I teach at home for a virtual high school, so I am wondering how long I will need to be off of work. Ideally, I would love to have the surgery later in the week and go back to work on Monday. I teach Seniors and I am the only one in my school that is certified to teach the courses that I teach (AP). I love my kiddos too, it will be good for me to get back to working with them. When I had my knee replacement, I was back within 2 weeks, but like I said, I work from home an…