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I have my Psychological consult on Wednesday for my gastric sleeve insurance requirement. How has that session gone for others? I'm a little nervous.

Thanks everyone for your input! I met with the surgeon today and he put all of my fears to rest. Sounds like I'm still a good candidate for laparoscopic and for the sleeve. The process has begun! Feeling so very thankful!!

Thank you for the info LousPeachy! I find it comforting knowing I'm not the only one with this issue. I wish you the best of luck when you speak to your surgeon. Please feel free to let me know what he/she says (but ONLY if you feel comfortable doing so). I hope everything goes wonderfully for you!

I can't speak for WLS but from a previous surgery I was sent home with drains. The rule of thumb for me was drainage is 5cc's or less before the drains come out.

My husband, my boss (so I could have time off for appointments) and a few close friends. I'm not ready to tell the world yet

I am meeting with a bariatric surgeon on June 5th and I will definitely discuss with him, but wondering if anyone has a previous hernia repair surgery and then had bariatric surgery? I had a massive incisional hernia repaired a couple of years ago with a lot of mesh (5 hour surgery, 500 internal stitches). If you have did have bariatric surgery after hernia repair, did you have any complications? Thank you!

Thank you everyone! I'm excited to get the process started and am definitely doing my research. I will talk about my concerns with my doctor. I'm trying now to boost my Protein intake and working to lose weight because I know both of those things are required. I really appreciate everyone's input and if you have words of wisdom for leading up to and preparing for the surgery (no matter the procedure) I would like to know.

Hi everyone! I'm Natalie and I have my consultation with a bariatric surgeon on June 5. I am considering VSG however I have 200+ pounds to lose and RNY may be my only option.

I'm just curious by experience who has had which surgery and what are the pros (besides weight loss:)) and cons. I'm interested in hearing from all WLS patients - not just what I've listed here.

Thank you and I look forward to getting to know you!

Natalie