Guest guest Posted June 22, 2004 Report Share Posted June 22, 2004 I sitting here reading the posts and other internet sites regarding WLS and I have a concern. I'm fairly new at this and really at the beginning of the process. What should I be doing to get myself ready for the surgery and ultimately the change of life-style? I haven't received approval yet so should I be trying to lose weight at this point? Should I be taking vitamins, and if so, what kind? I am attending at least one support group (possibly two soon) so that's covered. I'm working with my PCP to get all the necessary appointments (psychologist, nutritionist, etc.). I hope this isn't a question that has been asked a million times before. Thanks! in Cupertino Pre-op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2004 Report Share Posted June 22, 2004 Welcome, . Check out post #817 for a lot of helpful information about the whole process (you can access it through the group's page at www.groups.yahoo.com Also check the "files" section, as people have added documents containing helpful information there. As for the pre-op vitamins, every doctor is different. Mine (Pacific Bariatrics) required vitamin C and a multi, as well as protein shakes, before surgery. Now if you start that ASAP, it sure isn't going to do you any harm (as long as the protein shakes don't contain sugar, and have a fair amount of protein - 30+ grams per serving) in them. Don't start losing weight until you are weighed in at your initial bariatric surgery orientation. That's when the "clock starts ticking" on their requirement that you lose 10% before surgery. Of course, if you want to lose weight before you are required to do so, it isn't going to hurt you. You will usually be required to lose ANOTHER 10% after the orientation weigh-in, so keep that in mind. Laurie W. Newbie Concerns I sitting here reading the posts and other internet sites regarding WLS and I have a concern. I'm fairly new at this and really at the beginning of the process. What should I be doing to get myself ready for the surgery and ultimately the change of life-style? I haven't received approval yet so should I be trying to lose weight at this point? Should I be taking vitamins, and if so, what kind? I am attending at least one support group (possibly two soon) so that's covered. I'm working with my PCP to get all the necessary appointments (psychologist, nutritionist, etc.). I hope this isn't a question that has been asked a million times before.Thanks! in CupertinoPre-op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2004 Report Share Posted June 23, 2004 Wow a lot of questions............Where to begin. 1. Wait to lose your 10% until after you see surgeon...they dont count it until then. 2. Begin exercising now...start slow...start with walking. 3. Give up one thing at a time, pre op, that wont be tolerated after. 4. Research...read....especially good is Barbara 's book " Finding the thin person inside you " 5. Ask specific questions...they are easier to answer. LOL 6. Drink your water !!! 7. Visit obesityHelp.com and see visuals about surgery But above all, be patient, it will happen !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2004 Report Share Posted June 24, 2004 My surgeon took into account what I had lost from the orientation when they weight us in and the visit with him. Maybe because I had lost 20 lbs between them. I would ask though. Mike > Wow a lot of questions............Where to begin. > > 1. Wait to lose your 10% until after you see surgeon...they dont > count it until then. > > 2. Begin exercising now...start slow...start with walking. > > 3. Give up one thing at a time, pre op, that wont be tolerated after. > > 4. Research...read....especially good is Barbara 's > book " Finding the thin person inside you " > > 5. Ask specific questions...they are easier to answer. LOL > > 6. Drink your water !!! > > 7. Visit obesityHelp.com and see visuals about surgery > > But above all, be patient, it will happen !! > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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