Heidi.E

I went to my presurgery appointment today. I am scheduled for the sleeve on 6/29. They went over diet, Vitamins, what to expect, etc.... The packet of information they gave me is SO overwhelming. I am a black and white person, and all these options are driving me insane. I don't know where to start with what to buy to have at home for when I get home from surgery... my surgeon does a clear/full liquid diet. I don't know which vitamins to buy, each type of Vitamin has several options! This almost makes me want to not have surgery, I feel like I am already failing.

I have an appointment on the 23rd, the day of my presurgery testing. That will definitely help put my mind at ease! Thanks all! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you. I have started a list. I just went shopping on Amazon for all my Vitamins. Also bought a food scale that goes lower than my current one. Next on my list.... slippers and food lol.

@@beyondgrief Thank you! Any handouts help. I will look through it.

@@KristenLe No - but I think I am going to make one. I don't want to start off on the wrong foot. I have a heart condition and was seeing their nutritionist during preop stuff so I didn't have to see the one at the bariatric clinic.

@@beyondgrief There idea of "examples" was 1 oz Protein, 1 oz starch for Breakfast (1 oz yogurt, 1 oz oatmeal). It is just to vague to me. What if I buy the wrong yogurt or oatmeal?? lunch example 1oz protein, 1 oz veggie (1 oz cream Soup, 1 oz v8 juice). dinner 1oz protein 1 oz fruit (1 oz sugar free pudding, 1 oz grape juice).

I had my gallbladder out over a year ago. I am preop still. Funny story thought first time I went to the ER they told me my bra was too tight and the underwire was hurting me lol. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

June 29! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Finally got my surgery date! I'm so exited! June 29th at 1PM! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was wondering if the gas pain is similar to gallbladder surgery. I had my gallbladder out and the gas pain sucked but it was tolerable. I did not take any gas x strips or anything. Is sleeve surgery similar? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello! I was just wondering if anyone has pcos and has been sleeved and was able to get pregnant later on down the road. I have a 3 year old but we had to go through fertility treatments to get him. I am hoping it will be much easier once I am sleeved and at goal weight when we try again. I know this won't be till at least a year post op, just wondering if anyone has been able to. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am still preop but have heard about a lot of people having sleeve and winding up having to get it revised, but not sure why? I'm leaning more towards the sleeve but am now second guessing myself worried I'd have to get it revised Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Did you have reflex prior to surgery? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congrats Womanvsmirror! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I am still waiting on my cardiologist office to sign off. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am dying over here! Been away approval for a week and two days. I checked my referral online and one thing is approved and the other part in process. I feel like the longer I wait the more nervous I get! Ahh!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Nope. Found out mine is on hold due to my heart condition and they have to get my cardiologists ok. My cardiologist just left the practice on 4/29 lol.... So not sure what's going on now. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks all-I will give them a call after work today. Good luck to all playing the waiting game!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I can't even tell what is what lol. I am just having the sleeve so I'm not sure what is approved and what is in process. I am giving it till Monday then I am going to call and find out. Maybe I will get lucky and it will change today! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Just curious-are you ever able to drink with meals again? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks everyone. For some reason this is the hardest thing for me and I have been working on it so I get used to it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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I am loving this post and all the responses. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey everyone! I am still preop with no surgery date yet, I am currently taking a preop skills class. I am just wondering because it crossed my mind-can you take medicine after surgery? I know a lot of people get taken off most meds but I have a heart condition that I will be on the meds for life. What about birth control? I do not want any birth control implants anywhere lol. Thanks all! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I know every hospital is different. But tomorrow I start my pre-op skills class. I go for six weeks every other week. What type of things should I expect at the class? My insurance only requires three months of surprised weight loss. I have one more appointment on April 27th. My last pre-op class is May 3rd. Do you do a diet during the class of liquids? Do you submit for health insurance approval during the class? I'm so nervous. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App