PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

My band will be removed in 13 days and I will have a sleeve. So scared can someone tell me if you had that done please?

After 8 months of doing everything I needed to do ..i finally got a surgery date .Dec 13..im sooo excited .no Christmas dinner for me..[emoji18] Sent from my SM-G920T using BariatricPal mobile app

I want mash potatoes and baked chicken lol I'm so serious I'm 11 days outs I'm on my puree diet I had strawberry oatmeal this morning but my taste buds are so off with it then I had sum applesause I did good I tried broth I through it up so I just said I'm not trying that again any suggestions on what i can also eat on the puree diet Sent from my LGMP450 using BariatricPal mobile app

Hey everyone so I did my endoscopy yesterday and the doctor discovered I have a mini hernia and gastritis he has prescribed nexium pre-surgery wondering if anyone else has similar situation and if they did well after VSG surgery I don't want any complications I'm scheduled for surgery December 13 I'm approved for VSG got this far I really want this surgery without compromising my health plz let me know

Are there any recommendations for tightening skin while loosing weight?

So I’m super excited that I have my surgery date... April 16th!! I do have one thing I want to talk about. The few people I have talked to have tried convincing me into getting the sleeve. They all have various reasons but it’s bothering me! I don’t know what the real motive is for this.

I️ want to wish everyone well that is having surgery today; you will all be in my thoughts and prayers not only for a successful surgery but a speedy recovery as well. Of course I️ will do my best to keep you all updated as to how my surgery goes today. My nerves are starting to rattle a bit but I’m okay! I️ just wanted you guys to know it has truly been great finding this forum. You guys have been so supportive and inspiring...THANK YOU! [emoji8]

Started my two week liquid diet today. Surgery is November 8th. Anybody else out there with the same surgery date. Would love to have some people to bounce things off of and talk to during this journey. HW 361 CW 350.5 Goal weight 200

Well I just found out today I’ll be having my surgery on Monday the 4th.

So my sleeve is happening on the 2nd, and just want to share some of my thoughts. I have had it with being that fat girl in the group, strangers telling me about their dieticians, and gyms, as though I was never skinny, which I was before having my last child. I am sick of it. I am sick of them making assumptions about me, as though my body is public property to be fat shamed. Yes, I am giving in to the fat shaming by doing it, but I am also getting my power back because I am sick of people that aren't better than me looking down on me. Judging me. I don't want to lose my curves and booty, but I know I will. I am about 85kgs - 187lbs. I hope that…

My surgery is meant to be on the 2nd of December, and I just broke my diet. I had wine and couldn't resist the Thai I got for the children. At the time I was just like, "to hell with it, it's the last time I will get to eat coconut rice", but now I am scared that I have jeopardised my surgery. I just want the rest of my life to start right now because sticking to this is soooooo hard. Do I have to tell my surgeon. Do you think it will be an issue if I stick to it for the next two days? Please don't judge me harshly. Thanks in advance.

Soon to be a sleever starting my two week liquid diet tomorrow having my endoscopy Dec.1 and surgery scheduled for Dec.13 feeling optimistic yet nervous I do have trouble sleeping threw the night does anyone have any suggestions?

Good morning guys. My surgery was yesterday, everything went well. Not in much pain, just pain in both shoulders, i believe it may be gas pain. Sent from my SM-N920P using BariatricPal mobile app

I’m on my first day on the liquid diet which includes protein shakes, all the veggies that I want and sugar-free jello & popsicles. So far I have a horrible headache and I’m super hungry? I’m hoping that’ll get better! Any advice/tips??

I just got some bad news that will require me to put surgery on hold. Being a typical guy, I don't complain about the things that I probably should. Well, I had a routine follow-up with my sleep doctor and he referred me to a cardiologist. I told him that I was feeling short of breath lying down and sitting upright sometimes. I always just chalked it up to being overweight. Today, I had an echocardiogram and the result has made me feel hopeless. There is a problem with the mitral valve in my heart. This will need to be corrected before I can undergo bariatric surgery. For now, my cardiologist increased my blood pressure medicine to ease some of the stress on the vascular …

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7 days down, 7 to go. Having surgery on December 5. I'm the first surgery in the morning. My liquid diet has sucked. No way to sugar coat that. I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. I'm incredibly hungry and angry. LOL. And my brain doesn't work. Really horrific brain fog. When you cut out all carbs and sugar, your liver has to kick into gear and make sugar for your body through a process called gluconeogenesis. You NEED glucose in your blood for basic functions. In particular, your brain needs glucose to function. When you're glucose deprived, it can be hard to concentrate, you can need extra effort for decisions, your impulse -control can be…

Hi all, My surgery is getting close, it's on the 2nd, and I would love some buddies! I am excited about this new stage of my life, and also so scared. Also grieving my stomach, because I love food and wine. I am struggling a lot with this all liquid diet. Does anyone still drink coffee? How is everyone else feeling?

Hey all,, anyone struggling with the fact that your spouse is not accepting?? My hubby is 300 lbs and doesn’t want the surgery,, now that mine is coming up in Jan , it’s been complete hell in my house,, jealously, controlling,mean,, any tips??

So my last visit for the doctor is in January. Am I gone lose all the money I've paid towards my deductible Sent from my N9560 using BariatricPal mobile app

Looking for November sleever friends. I am from Philadelphia

Hey everyone, I got the phone call yesterday that I was approved and I have my surgery date November 21st. I am excited and a little nervous because it is actually happening!

I started my journey 02/27/17 Sw-304, Cw-288. I had to follow a 6mos medically supervised diet, the paperwork was submitted on 09/01 and I was denied, due to what they said was a lack of prior attempts at weight loss under the care of a medical professional. I waited for my surgeon's office to appeal, they stated that they would handle that, but after numerous calls to the insurance company, only to find out that no appeal had been submitted, I decided to appeal myself and they approved me, now my surgery is scheduled for 01/29/18. I wanted it this year due to having met my deductible and out of pocket expense, but I'm just happy it's finally going to happen. Any fellow t…

The dietician and doctor wanted my wife an I to lose 25 pounds in the 6 months leading up to surgery. To those who had a long wait, how much weight did you end up losing before surgery?

Hello I had surgery Nov 21 now that I'm home I feel very dizzy. I don' know why.

I have a required six months of dietary visits with my doctors dietitian. I have my last visit before my packet is sent off for approval on the 16th. I had gained weight the last visit, and im afraid I havent lost any from the last visit. Did anybody have weight gain before they start their liquid diet? Am I going to be denied because I gained?

Hello everyone I’m a little bit new in this whole process . I’m on my third moth 3/6 of the supervised diet . I have fidelis with Medicaid and for some reason I recieved a letter stating ; review type : precertification service and it clearly says that my doctors request has been approved . Then it says REMARKS: ambulatory surgery . Now what exactly does this means ?? Please help I’m very anxious can’t wait until tomorrow for an answer haha thank you !!!

SW117kg GW90kg CW120kg

Hi. I Had sleeve surgery yesterday, 11-28. What can I expect the first few days?? I was in a lot of pain yesterday taking pain meds every 4 hours. A lot of gas pain and bloating. I also have a lot of pain and muscle spasms when I try and drink. Concerned because I can not drink a lot at all as it hurts too much... Comcerned, when does the pain go away, when is it easier to swallow with no pain. What else can I expect? Also, any tips?

I’m new to this site and I was just curious is there anyone whose insurance makes them wait several months before the procedure and your procedure is set for around February? If you don’t mind share your stats etc. I am 5’4 HW:298 CW: 280

I am in the process of prepping for a Gastric Sleeve I was told I have to start taking a probiotic. Any recommendations for the best one pre and post op

My surgeon just called. Apparently my health insurance (Harvard Pilgrim) changed their approval form earlier this year, and I'm at risk of being denied because my BMI isn't high enough and don't have diabetes, sleep apnea, etc. He says there used to be a checkbox for "other" where they would put the weight-related conditions I have (asthma, reflux, and high cholesterol) but that checkbox is gone on the new form. He's going to submit my paperwork anyway, but says I may be denied at first, and then he'll have to call them and make my case to a medical reviewer. He said not to get too nervous, and that they had to do this for another patient (with a different insurance compa…

I have Anthem bcbc and went thru the 6 month process. Info was submitted to insurance which I heard back in a week that I was approved. The hospital gave the insurance a surgery date of 12/27 yet when I contacted the hospital once I was approved they sd the next availability that they have is 02/07/2018. Im so bummed bc I wanted it to be this year. I feel like I went thru that whole process yet still have to wait another 2 months. I know I should be excited that I at least got approved but I just didn't think I would still have to wait that much longer

Does anyone have any info on the change that was made mid year regarding 12 month diet for BCBS NC. My surgeon's nurse indicated its not what it seems to be and that they are approving without it but it seems to be at the discretion of the physician. Anyone get approval after May of this year without proof of diet?

I'm through 3 of my 6 NUT appointments and I'm not feeling a connection to her. She's young, never has an opinion or tells me anything helpful. I've asked her at each appointment to provide me with a menu of options i can eat as I prepare. (I travel a lot for work so I want to figure that out). She never remembers and acts like I haven't asked. She's told me nothing about a pre-op diet or if I'm suppossed to be losing anything. Just weighs me and says ok (the 2nd appt I gained 1, the 3rd I lost 3 - my life story). My 4th is in December. I want to know if I'm expecting too much or if I should ask for a new one (it's part of the service at my clinic). What should th…

It's been a long wait, so ready to start my new life Let me hear from you if you are scheduled week of December 14...

Hey !!! everyone has anyone had surgery done through Fidelis care in NYC or at mount Sinai hospital ?????

I am starting my pre op liquid diet on Sunday and am going to be purchasing protein powder I LOVE LOVE LOVE, UMP chocolate protein powder by Beverly international. I used to get it at a gym I went to but I’m no longer a member so I have to order online. It’s delicious I was wondering what you all like? I sound like a spokesperson for UMP but dang it’s so good.

Hi, I just found out my insurance approved the surgery! My surgery date is 12/15/2017 at 12:45 pm. I wish it was earlier in the day. Does anyone else have the same surgery date or close to my date?

How much time did you take off of work? What kind of time off did your dr suggest? I tend to have a difficult recovery period from surgeries so I am a little worried about how much time I should take. I will be talking to my surgeon about it on Monday as well. Just curious what everyone else did. Oh and I have a desk job.

Hello! I have been extremely excited about this journey toward weight loss that I've failed to achieve on my own.....however, I have gained 4 pounds during the course of my nutricianist appointments that she advises that I see her for another month before my final appointment with the surgeon and submission to the insurance company (I've already completed the required 3 month visits). Has anyone experienced this? Could this really delay my chances?[emoji17] Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

Soooo.. here I am sick with a really not that bad sinus pressure ( at the moment) got my period today.. and sneezing. Tomorrow is my surgery ( hopefully) and I wonder [emoji848] can they change my surgery date due to this? Someone told me probably. “There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work, there are no limits.” —Michael Phelps

After months of googling information, I finally decided to join this forum [emoji4] I am soooooooooo excited but very nervous bout getting the gastric bypass. I have Anthem BSBC and it requires 6 months of consecutive weigh-in attempts with my PCP. I am nervous because last month I actually gained 5lbs. Although they said I did not have to lose any weight throughout those visits, I'm afraid that will give them a reason to deny me. Can someone with Anthem insurance let me know how long it took to receive an approval? Was the process smooth for you? My patient advocate said she would send the paper work in as soon as I get the last weight attempt sheet faxed over. I really …

When i first started in april i had a few doubts. i was on the borderline of being qualified. i kept up wth most of your posts behind the scenes, i did not want to get easily discouraged, all those on this journey i wish you luck, and hang in there!!

Today, I am Indiana Jones But instead of staring into an ancient burial chamber, i'm looking in my fridge. "Shakes. Why'd it have to be....Shakes...."

I am so excited for the big day!!! I still have lots of questions but I think that’s pretty common as the unknown can be scary. Just curious what should I expect the first week after surgery? And how long have people been off work for the surgery?

The final missing link has finally come through. My insurance approval only took 1 day to complete and I’m elated to start this new journey. Let the countdown begin.. 12/22 Here I come

Yep, just one week away. I'm not gonna lie ... It doesn't feel real to me. I've got pretty constant anxiety but other than that everything feels pretty surreal. How is/did everyone else handle the week leading up to surgery?

Hi everyone, I just received my insurance approval for the sleeve on Friday. I am really struggling with the decision to go forward or not. I have a good friend and her and I decided to do this journey together so we could support each other. She had a lap band years ago that failed so she was doing a revision to the sleeve. Her insurance approved hers sooner than me (different surgeon too) so she wound up going in on Oct 16 to have hers done. Well, I am sorry to report that the poor thing is STILL in the hospital, almost 1 month later! She was in the ICU for 2 weeks of that time and nearly died. She had a bowel perforation, 2 esphoghus tears, leaks, ICU delirium, an…

Has anyone tried the multivitamin patches? If so which one is recommended? I am 2 1/2 months post op. Thanks!