Looking for people who are just starting the bariatric process

[Marcelo97 2]

@@DaisyAmy well i went through the op a month ago but i did have a problem with the catheter, it started leaking, my doctor said it may have been because of the kidney stones that went trhough my uretra causing it to get a little bigger or something like that, anyway, they removed it like an hour after the morphine wore off.

But mehh it was worth it, ive lost 40 pounds since then.

Edited February 22, 2016 by Marcelo97

[carelabra 36]

All I have left is the EGD and 2nd Nutritionist appt. Hopefully I will get a surgery date soon. My insurance only requires 2 week pre op liquid diet. Kind of nervous as this is a revision from a gastroplasty from back in the early 90s.

[msanderson 1]

Hi I'm due for surgery on Friday and I'm worried I have t shrunk my liver enough does anyone know what will happen if I get to hospital and it's not shrunk enough ?

[thebynum79 10]

I would say be prepared for the emotional changes. I just started my journey toward the gastric, and already I'm noticing things I never did. It's good, but challenging.

Good luck!

[MsB7 64]

My consult was 1/21 I completed my Nutrition Class 2/18 and I'm waiting for my Psych Evaluation right now.. I have to do 6 months of supervised weight loss program through the Bariatric center. I'm trying to remain positive about the time. Hey I'm already 1 month and 2 days in.

[MsB7 64]

My consult was 1/21 I completed my Nutrition Class 2/18 and I'm waiting for my Psych Evaluation right now.. I have to do 6 months of supervised weight loss program through the Bariatric center. I'm trying to remain positive about the time. Hey I'm already 1 month and 2 days in.

[Lucky Labs 3]

I just had my last weigh in for my insurance #6! Good luck! My advice is follow the diet they give you and move as much as you can. Every little but helps. Every pound lost is a pound in the right direction! I have had my appt. with the nutritionist now I have my physiological appt, an appt with my regular Dr to sign off and then 1 last pre surgery consult with surgeon. And surgery scheduled on March 17th! So plan on 7 months.

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[Marcelo97 2]

Hi I'm due for surgery on Friday and I'm worried I have t shrunk my liver enough does anyone know what will happen if I get to hospital and it's not shrunk enough ?

Absolutly nothing, the only thing that could happen is that the op lasts 30 mins longer so dont worry

[zoeandpepe 0]

I am a couple months into it as well. things left to do, Pulmonary clearance, cardiac clearance, psychology clearance however I have appointments for all in March really hoping to have

surgery in early may.

[shrinkingkimber 200]

I had my consult yesterday and we agreed on the sleeve. My surgery will be in June. I've already done my psych eval, my gynecologist faxed over my most recent physical results, and I've been to one class. I still have to go to a support group meeting and my pre-op class and nutrition appointment is on March 22nd. They asked me some questions at my consult that ruled out any pulmonary, cardiac or sleep studies so I was glad for that.

Edited February 24, 2016 by shrinkingkimber

[katanne 215]

I just had my info session this past Monday....have my consult with the surgeon this coming Monday. I'm really nervous and I hope it's normal to feel this way. I kind of can't believe I'm actually going through with this!

[Lemm61 206]

My surgery is scheduled for June 1. Too soon for me to be nervous. I'm good at delaying that kinda of thing til the moment of. Doing the supervised Diet and endoscopy scheduled for March 18. Lost 20 lbs since Jan 7. Woohoo.

[tiggerlillie 12]

Hello all . This is my first post. I'm in Ontario so our process is a bit different but I am at the beginning. I have had my consultation/orientation. Have received initial medical clearance as low risk. Have dietician and psych Mar 10 and sleep test on Monday. I am ever so grateful for this win/win.

Looking to live life again

[Smitty42 10]

I just started the process in Jan. I had my initial consult, general dietician meeting, liver ultrasound, labs, and Dr follow up visit to review my labs. I have a 6 month supervised weight management process with the dietician. My first visit is today which means my 6 months start today. I have my psych eval on Monday and my EGD on Tuesday. Hope to have surgery in Aug or Sept. I am going through the process in Ohio but have to fly to South Carolina for the surgery because of my insurance.

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Edited March 2, 2016 by Smitty42

[ko1120 5]

Hi. My insurance company requires me to be monitored for 6 months as well. I am 3 months into the process. I would appreciate any help/advice. Best of luck to you!