Pre-op Questions

[Big_Mama 511]

Hi everyone! I'm new here! I just had a consultation with my Dr. and I'm looking to get sleeved on 1-2-2015. I had a friend who was recently sleeved and she was put on a 2 week liquid diet. I asked about this at my consultation and the Dr said it's not necessary, I just have to eat light the day before the surgery. Did anyone else not have to do the 2 week pre-op diet? Also, what's the psych evaluation like? Thanks, in advance, for your help!

Edited November 7, 2014 by Big_Mama

[della street 213]

@Big_MamaGreat questions! I meet w/surgeon next week and I, too, have wondered about the pre-op diet -- seems like many require, sometimes for 2 weeks (ugh), and some do not -- also, does anyone know if a bowel prep is required before surgery? Thanks!

[Elode 8,093]

@@Big_Mama Hello! I had to do the 2 weeks. Every surgeon is different. Luckily I didn't find it to be very hard at all and I Feel like it helped to prepare me for the small amounts of foods and liquids after my surgery( which was Monday) psych evals vary also. Mine was just a few questions asked and a 150-ish question test that they graded and went over with me in the office. No big deal! good luck!

[Big_Mama 511]

@@della street, I asked my Dr about bowl prep and he said it's not necessary. It would be interesting to know what other Dr's responses were.

@@Elode thank you! I'm thinking about doing the diet to help me prepare for the surgery, myself. I'm scared of the psych test because I'm an emotional eater, and I read somewhere that they will deny you if you do a lot of emotional eating. =/

Edited November 7, 2014 by Big_Mama

[Babbs 14,680]

I was pleasantly surprised when I too didn't have the 2 week pre op diet. I asked the doctor about needing to "shrink the liver" for the surgery, and he told me that at a recent conference he had gone to, the result was so minimal that it didn't really make a difference one way or the other. I was Clear Liquids the day before, and nothing after midnight the day of surgery. It was awesome because I had a great dinner out with my hubby 2 days before surgery of steak, loaded baked potato and beer

[Big_Mama 511]

@@Babbs, that's awesome! How's the weightloss coming along?

[Babbs 14,680]

@@Babbs, that's awesome! How's the weightloss coming along?

Good! I'm on the...um...older side (47) so it's a little slower than some, but I just hit ONEderland this week! So 37lbs down since August 22nd! Slow and steady wins the race Good Luck and good healing on your upcoming surgery!

[tamg26k 479]

I had RNY and was prepared to do the 2 week liquid diet but I was not required either. I did 3 days of Protein shakes prior to surgery with no problems.

As far as the psych evaluation, I found it to be a complete joke and waste of money ( I had to pay out of pocket)

I filled out a questionnaire with no less than 500 questions that worded the same question 100 different ways. There would be one weird question interspersed in all the questions. I'm guessing the Doctor only focused on those answers. Who knows. I did read every one and answer every one completely honestly. I wasn't going to have anything or anyone derail my surgery. Best of luck with your pre-op prep!!

[hillgirly 228]

My pre-op diet was 3 days. They psych eval was a walk in the park..the doctor asked questions & I answered. None of the "problem questions" really applied to me. Good luck!

@tamg26k looks like we go to the same office - Dr. Ricks did my surgery

[tamg26k 479]

@@hillgirly

Nothing but good things to say about the office. I almost attended a seminar with Dr. Ricks but got Dr. Scott instead.

Have you attended any support group meetings?

[Grandma2tweeties 108]

I am having the sleeve done and i know I will have to do the two week liquid diet!

[barriej9 61]

My psychologist was looking to see if I was mentally ready for the surgery. He also wanted to make sure I had support and was realistic about my expectations. It was helpful to get his prespective about my doctor and what life may be like post surgery.

[Big_Mama 511]

Thanks, everyone, for your input! How is everyone doing post-op so far, and how long has it been since your surgery?

[barriej9 61]

I am doing really well at almost 3 months out. I can handle most foods. I am a slow loser at about 2-3 lbs a week but I will take what loss I can get.

[Big_Mama 511]

Barriej9 2-3 lbs a week is great! Keep that up and you'll be down 100+ lbs in a year! Congrats!