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I added a photo of what I was given. Sent from my XT1650 using BariatricPal mobile app

My surgeon and dietician both. Let me take a photo of all the OTC meds that are required. Please excuse my nurse handwriting, hope you can read my handwriting. Sent from my XT1650 using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you thank you!!! I'm pre-op, surgery December 4th and suffering with dry lips. It's miserable. I would have never thought to use lanolin. Sent from my XT1650 using BariatricPal mobile app

I as well have blue Cross through Texas. They required 3 months of supervised weight loss through my provider, to see a psychiatrist with testing ( it was crazy easy), see dietician, pre-op Bariatric support class. Sent from my XT1650 using BariatricPal mobile app

My surgeon said to use wellesse calcium liquid. 2 tablespoon twice a day Sent from my XT1650 using BariatricPal mobile app

They will not give you pain medicine before or after? My advice, call the surgeons nurse and find out for sure.... I'll be having a gastric bypass in December, I was told a PCA pump will be available for immediate post op then pain medications when I'm discharged. You can also find someone who's been through the surgery at that location and get their feedback. God bless. Sent from my XT1650 using BariatricPal mobile app

My surgeon said that it can develop due to the hormone changes. Since I struggle with depression, anxiety and PTSD, I was told therapy would be good afterwards in addition to medication can be made available if needed. He said it's not permanent, but can develop. Keep your chin up, remember you'll get through this. God loves you! You're in my prayers. Sent from my XT1650 using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi there. My surgeon and dietician both said no carbonated drinks. Of course I was like you and said why? They both said because it will cause bloating as it's a gas, in turn it will cause swelling of the pouch, causing pain and fullness. Hope this helps. I'm avoiding them all together. There is powder packs you can buy similar to Crystal light, but has flavors like the sodas squirt, root beer, orange crush, strawberry. I've had them and I like them. Sent from my XT1650 using BariatricPal mobile app

I struggle with protein drinks too. I bought the premier protein clear protein drink. Taste like juice. 1 carb, 20 grams of protein. Keeps me going. Sent from my XT1650 using BariatricPal mobile app

My surgeon let me choose which I wanted. I voted for the bypass. Sent from my XT1650 using BariatricPal mobile app

Congratulations!!!. My surgery is scheduled December 4th. I love reading everyone's story. Sent from my XT1650 using BariatricPal mobile app

Mine is scheduled for December 4th. I like inspiring stories Sent from my XT1650 using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm the same way, excited and nervous. It's been a long, challenging journey to this point. I'll be having a gastric bypass done. Sent from my XT1650 using BariatricPal mobile app

How are you doing? Sent from my XT1650 using BariatricPal mobile app

I start my pre-op diet Monday. Hope it's a smooth 2 weeks. Sent from my XT1650 using BariatricPal mobile app

Would like to go through this journey with you... Hopefully you'll post on here as we both get able to be online. Hope yours goes smoothly. Sent from my XT1650 using BariatricPal mobile app

Since your a day after mine, I'm looking for someone to journey with through the process. Sent from my XT1650 using BariatricPal mobile app

You're in my prayers Sent from my XT1650 using BariatricPal mobile app

Depends on what insurance you have and which type of bariatric surgery you choose. I have friend where the only thing he had to do was lose some weight in 3 months, no other visits with specialist. Sent from my XT1650 using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi there, I'm in my pre-op stages. I'm also a nurse. If you're having a fever with the aches, need to contact your doctor. I can go through a list of questions to try and point you in the right direction of what it "may" be, but it'll take awhile. As for the anti-inflammatory teas or any other herbal anti-inflammatory products, I'd suggest to stay clear from them. Just because it's a herbal supplement, it's still an anti-inflammatory. This can cause complications with surgery. Sent from my XT1650 using BariatricPal mobile app

This has been a long process for me as it has been for everyone else. It's a journey when I started I really thought it would take forever before I even heard the word surgery scheduled. I started out at my heaviest weight being 256 I'm now down to 237. I'm anxious about how I will handle the pre-op diet of liquid for 2 weeks. Can anyone give me advice, recipes are great too? Sent from my XT1650 using BariatricPal mobile app

Do not discouraged, they did this to me. It's to make sure you don't have any hidden heart problems. They'll probably do an EKG, maybe an echo. You're like means want to get this over with, mine is now scheduled for December 4th Sent from my XT1650 using BariatricPal mobile app

Looking great! You're an inspiration. I'll be having my bypass on December 4th. I'm nervous, but looking forward to my new journey in life.... Getting healthy!!! Sent from my XT1650 using BariatricPal mobile app

Hey there, mine is scheduled for December 4th as well. I'll be having the bypass. Sent from my XT1650 using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm scheduled for December 4th Sent from my XT1650 using BariatricPal mobile app