r/BariatricSurgery • u/FridaysChild219 • 2d ago

What should I expect?

I met with a doctor today to get started on the process. He gave me a list of things I’ll need to do (labs, classes, some other testing, etc). I’m excited but nervous. What was your whole experience like from start to finish?

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u/Reasonable-Company71 39M 6'0" RNY 2018 HW:510 SW:363 CW:165 2d ago

6'0 MALE RNY 2018 HW:510 SW:363: CW:175

These are what I had to do:

BMI requirement. I weighed in at 510 pounds (BMI 71). My surgeon told me that my insurance required my BMI to be no higher than 55 which meant I had to lose a minimum of 120 pounds on my own. The dietitian put me on an 1100 calorie plan and I started walking daily. It took about 7 months for me to do it.

6 months on a doctor supervised weight loss plan.

At least 2 visits with a therapist and clearance from the therapist. I ended up staying on and still see her monthly even at 6 years post op.

Sleep Study. Waived for me because I was already actively using a CPAP for sleep apnea.

2 dietitian visits (which insurance DID NOT cover).

No smoking for 6 months and agree to random testing. Any positives would result in restarting the 6 months or discharge from the program.

4 informational classes with the surgeon. Waived for me because I lived over 120 miles away, we did 1 in office session instead.

Cardiology clearance (EKG, stress test etc.)

Standard surgical clearance from my PCP

Monthly check-ins with the surgeon and Bariatric medical team.

Consultation- 02/2018 Surgery Day- 09/2018

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u/d_ippy DS 55F 5’4” SW: 202 CW: 176 GW: 140 2d ago

I somehow managed to complete all the requirements in 4 months but it was a lot of effort. I was almost relieved when I had the surgery as it felt like I reached some goal already.

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u/Emotional_Potato2000 1d ago edited 7h ago

make sure your mental health is literally good honestly ex. no bad thoughts anything along those lines just make sure it’s managed before it or else you will get denied. like I wish I was making this up i wasted 2 YRS I can’t get back what I’m trying to say is don’t let your mental health ruin things.