Does anyone else have to attend a Bari Boot Camp like I do? I've never heard of this in all the research I've done about VSG. I'm doing it the week before surgery. Anyone have any ideas of what it would entail?

I had to do a diet/exercise session that explained post-op diet stages and appropriate exercise levels. It was a couple hours in length.

I had to do a full-day class -- nutrition, exercise, eating / drinking phases, etc.

Is that what your boot camp will be like?

I had to attend two classes, each was about 3 hours, and on separate days because they wanted to make sure you absorbed all the info.

I had to do 24 weekly 90 minute classes as part of my requirements.

Does anyone else have to attend a Bari Boot Camp like I do? I've never heard of this in all the research I've done about VSG. I'm doing it the week before surgery. Anyone have any ideas of what it would entail?

I had a 3 hour nutrition class but that was it. What does the Bari Boot Camp consist of?

I had to do 24 weekly 90 minute classes as part of my requirements.

What did these classes cover?

The classes covered everything from the different surgery options, nutrition, exercise, body image, support systems, cross addictions, reading and understanding food labels and ingredients, meditation, life after surgery, emotional health, adjusting to change, etc., and my personal favorite: guest speakers from prior classes who had already had their surgeries done.

The material provided was at times pretty basic. Information wise, I feel I learned much more from my own research. But going through the experience with my fellow classmates was invaluable. I was in the hospital at the same time with three of them, and we're still in touch today.

I did six months of classes where they handout info to put into a binder they give you once a month and yes you got homework they also weighed you

@@chickenmommy25

I would think any additional education would be great. Boot camp or not.

But I really came in to say I like your user name. Made me smile.

I have no idea what this bari boot camp is! I was wondering if any of you wonderful people did. Guess I'll find out on Oct 21rst!!

@@Babbs, thanks!!! Glad I put a smile on your face!

If it's like @ThePostOp's experience it sound like something that could be quite helpful. We get binders in my program, but I think for some folks getting the info bit by bit might be more helpful.

I got a binder the Surgeon gave me on my first visit. It explains all that The Post Op wrote about. As for the Psych I have had 3 and she wants to keep seeing me up to surgery and even after if I need her. I might just take her up on that offer as long as my insurance will continue to pay for all but the $10.00 co pay

I kind of feel like my doc isn't sharing any info about post op until my pre op appt. I think that's too late. I mean, should we know what's expected of us WAY before a week prior to surgery??

@@chickenmommy25 do you see a nutritionist for pre op appointments they gave me info about what to expect after surgery

@, I've had one appt with a nutritionist and it was about the pre op diet. I have a 6 hr appt with her 2 weeks before surgery which I know will include all the post op stuff. Just feel like this is a little late.

Well, everyone, the boot camp was just about what to expect post op. Foley, drain, gas pain, expectation to be up walking, etc..... it was informative!