madisunshine1

I go back to work 7 days after my surgery. Has anyone else? I'm a nanny. Will have twin 13year olds and my two year old. So, mainly my two year old. Thoughts? Words of encouragement? Anyone else go back to work soon after surgery? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Okay. 9 days till my surgery. My surgeon doesn't do a one week pre op diet. It's 24 hours liquids prior to surgery. I'm kind of freaking out about that due to no strict diet prior. What foods should I try avoid pre op for this week? Obviously I'll stay away from sugars, carbonated drink, caffeine, etc but any other ideas? I'm REALLY SCARED of recovery. For obvious reasons but I'm also diabetic and scared of the healing process. I go back to work 7 days post op. Give me words of encouragement. Tell me I'll get through the terrible part and feel better and will never regret this. Also, emotional eater. So. There's that too. Thanks. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm June 7th. Thank the lord. I'm so freaking ready. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

After almost a year of going through pre approval hoops and clearance stuff ... My sleeve surgery is JUNE 7th!!! Holy cow. I've been overweight my entire life. And I'm getting the chance to have a tool to become healthy. Wow. I'm a mom to a two year old and I can't wait to have energy to play with him. Anything you wish you'd known before surgery? My doctor has a one day liquid diet prior to surgery. I can't believe it. I'm anxious. Scared. Happy. Everything. How long should I be down for the count, healing? Wow. Also, diabetics. Tell me how you're doing! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Me!! June 7th! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Does anyone know how long clearances last? I got my clearances over with such as heart Doctor, psychologist appointment, and nutritional counseling back in August 2015. Once my insurance got back to me, they said I needed two more nutritionist appointments. Friday is my last one. I'm afraid I've gained weight. Is losing weight a MUST before surgery? Also, does anyone know how long it to their insurance to have a final approval? I have WellCare if that helps. Sent from my iPhone using BariatricPal