The Official What You Will Need For Your Upcoming Weightloss Surgery Thread!

[Mz_Monroe 0]

Hello everyone im Mz. Monroe and I just had my first appointment I guess (pre surgery) I know there is a criteria to (to-do list) before approval. How long does this process take?

[tempname123 37]

Hello everyone im Mz. Monroe and I just had my first appointment I guess (pre surgery) I know there is a criteria to (to-do list) before approval. How long does this process take?

The answer is, it depends. It depends on if you're using insurance, if so, they have certain pre-op diet requirements. It depends on how long it takes you to complete your pre-op insurance requirements, which vary from company to company. Your work/school schedule if applicable. If you are a private pay, it can depend on when you have the money gathered up. If you're using insurance, do you have your deductable amount? There are too many variables for anyone to give you a difinitive answer. For some people it only takes 30 days, while others a takes a year.

[Roxiaa 38]

Hello everyone im new to this site and I have the gastric sleeve on Sept 25. Anyone have other ideas for the liquid diet besides chicken broth. I hate it!

[Victorian 3]

Roxiaa, I'm on the 25th too! Best of luck.

[RangerJoe 0]

What a great thread. I am going in for my surgery next Monday, September 23 and I didn't have a clue about needing many of these items. One thing is for sure, I will get my GasX strips.

[Slurpee_girl 22]

Hello everyone im new to this site and I have the gastric sleeve on Sept 25. Anyone have other ideas for the liquid diet besides chicken broth. I hate it!

I'm on the 24th. I've been told that sugar free Popsicles, sugar free Jello, G2, mio, etc. are ok. Not much in the way of substance, but don't forget your Protein drinks too!

[Roxiaa 38]

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Thanks.

[jadira30 5]

Wow!! Thank you all sooooo much. My surgery is schedufor October 16th 2013..I am sooooo excited to begin living again. I was worrieabout what I should take with me for a 2 ay hospital stay. Thank you all for your suggestions

[Sleeve Siren 307]

Wow!! Thank you all sooooo much. My surgery is schedufor October 16th 2013..I am sooooo excited to begin living again. I was worrieabout what I should take with me for a 2 ay hospital stay. Thank you all for your suggestions

Mines is the 16th as well!!

[Roxiaa 38]

Wow!! Thank you all sooooo much. My surgery is schedufor October 16th 2013..I am sooooo excited to begin living again. I was worrieabout what I should take with me for a 2 ay hospital stay. Thank you all for your suggestions

Gas X strips! You will need them.

[Slurpee_girl 22]

I took too much. I did not shower... Did not need hair dryer, Shampoo, etc. I left in the same clothes I came in. I wore hospital gown and socks the whole time. Two gowns if I needed one as a robe. I didn't read anything. All I needed: cell phone, tooth brush, paste, hair brush, ID insurance card, credit card, Cpap, glasses, and my pillow from home. Gas x is a god idea but thankfully I did not need. Slip on shoes to leave in are helpful.

[Slurpee_girl 22]

And Chapstick

[I Am Resolute! 10]

This reminds me that I need to get working on my "healing" playlist.... Three Little Birds...some gentle Marley, Alison Kraus....songs that make me smile.

[Navah 3]

I'm also getting sleeved on the 16th! I'm nervous & excited to finally be getting the chance to know what it's like to have a life without being overweight, instead of standing on the outside looking in.

[newlife2014 10]

is there a PDF of the Final List?