Hi everyone

I am new to the forum. Currently I am waiting for an op date for bypass surgery. I have been on my wls for 12 months with nhs completing assessments getting ready for surgery: psychology assessment, sleep study, pre liver shrinkage for 2 weeks, seeing dieticans, now I am doing a weekly psychology meeting on emotional eating.

Is there anyone here that is at the same stage as me, if so would love to link with you.

Hi Dee56

I've decided on bypass surgery to. The only pre op test I have left to do is a pulmonary function test, though the pulmonary doc said he'd still give me clearance with that pending.

I had my psych visit Friday, and he cleared me to. I see the surgeon again on 4/8. My insurance didn't have a set # of dietitian or education visits, so I'm hoping I can be scheduled fur surgery since I've fine all my pre op stuff.

Hi dhrguru

Thanks for response. I have not had a pulmonary test, my doc advised me to stop smoking, which I did jan 5th.....feel so much better. My doc said me t time I see him it will be 2 weeks before my surgery, he said to continue to loose weight....which I struggle with some days.....lol.

Have you been given a date yet?? And are you prepared?

Good for you for quitting smoking!!!

No date yet, but I'm hoping I'll get one on my visit on 4/8. I have lost weight, my HW was 338.8, consultation weight was 335, I'm currently 330.

I'm mentally ready for surgery, I'm not fearful (I'm a very tranquil personality typically). I'm actually looking forward to the time off of week post op to focus on me! I'm taking 2 weeks, more if I feel I need it.

Hello and welcome everyone , congrats on your choice on being healthy . You got this , the time you all all spending on the preopt as well as knowledge you received now is priceless .Trust me everything was so worth the wait good luck .

Hi dhrguru

I am pleased for you to be so far in your journey. Well done for the weight loss. Are you following any particular weightloss programme or just xutting down your intake?

I followed the shake lsd for 2 weeks and lost 10lbs and my doc said to carry on losing weight by following any weight loss diet that works lol l am trying lol hard to watch what l eat..some days are really good some just good

Hi cupcake

Thanks for your support. Have you already had surgery?

I am in pre-op stage as well; haven't gotten an surgery date. I have a homework/goals sheet I am following now. I started last year in Nov/Dec with my journey. I have attended on bariatric surgery class, 3 out of 4 nutrition sessions, 3 out of 4 behavioral health sessions, one support group and reading/research tows of books, online information any thing I can get my hands on. I am so ready; but a little nervous, after I finish maybe one of two sessions I can make an appointment to sit down with the doctor. You stated something about liver shrinkage, what do that consist of ? Have you found a good Protein shake yet? Do you know how far in advance you need to stop drinking coffee?

Hi Jazziej

I like your story and you are looking good.

I like you have read and researched so much on gastric surgery mostly on youtube but l found some was helpful others scared me a little. I like you am worried about surgery but l know its worth it.

The lsd l did was shakes of 200 cals which l purchased from the hospital called Optifast. I could have 4 sachets per day with veg x 2 daily. It started to get hard the last few days of the 2nd week trying to find different ways of making veg look and taste different and not boring.

I only drink half cup coffee in the mornings l mostly drink herbal tea as l dont seem to want to drink coffee. I have not found a good protein shake yet my hospital has given me a list so l will look around as they are expensive for a quality protein shake.

I hope this has helped.