What can I expect

Well I am getting a little nervous. I have read all the message boards and I am unsure of what to expect. everyone I know her who has had WLS had the PPO coverage of our insurance and I have the HMO which has already been a whole new procedure I had to go to a edocronoligst (not sure how to spell it) he is over seeing everything and I am takeing a class on nutrition I began a superivised diet what usually happens from here???

Diana, I'm a little confused as to what you are asking.  Love to help when I understand more. Lori

I am sorry it was a little bit confusing let me staighten it out a bit 1 What kind of test will they run 2 how much weight do you have to lose 3 what medical problems can postpone surgery. Post op 1 what do you feel like after surgery 2 what should you look for to make sure there are noooo problems I hope that is better

Oh and question 3 - problems that can postpone  For me, I haven't lost enough weight for laparoscopic surgery, which is what my surgeon wants to do.  H. pylori can also definitely post-pone it, or an abnormal blood tests (anemia, infection, etc.) If you smoke, quit NOW. 

I can't help you with the pre-op stuff as I had my surgery before they had the 6 month requirements.  I had a BMI of 69 weighed 456 lbs.  I wanted to be done laprocopically, but at the last minute the surgeon felt open was better.  I agree I think the bigger you are the better that they can see and can bypass a few extra cm.  I did have to have a vena cava installed the day before surgery as I have lymphedma in my leg and my surgeon wanted all the bases covered.  I had a panni 4 years ago and had a nuclear stress test which I didn't have to repeat. After surgey I was fine and up in a day.  I went home on the 3rd day after surgery and was preparing my own meals the very next day.  I slept in my own bed.  I am one year post op and have lost 160 lbs.  I was shooting for 200 by 1st anniversary but I didn't make it. I never dumped but I have eaten too fast or too much and paid the price. Please feel free to PM me if you have any other questions.  This is a good message board to be on as all the members here have a longer journey than most. Good luck to you. Jeanne

It depends on the doctor and your weight, health etc on what tests will be requested.   I've had a sleep test, cardiac clearance (usually a stress test but I had an angiogam), an IVC filter inserted, a lot of blood tests, standard female checkup, vaginal sonogram (unusal request before gastric bypass so don't expect that!), H. pylori test Some people have to be cleared from a pulmonary standpoint as well, a few have an endoscope, it depends.  You can definitely expect a lot of blood tests and most likely a sleep test.  Also, I had to see a psychologist and nutritionist, which is how it usually works. I have to lose at least 40lbs - that also depends on the surgeon and your weight, but most seem to want you to lose at least some, to shrink your liver and show your commitment. As for post-op I couldn't say as I am still pre-op.   Best of luck!

I also have to lose weight before surgery can be safe and lap. About 20 more lbs before surgery can be scheduled. I also have to use my CPAP every night.

is CPAP for Sleep apnea? I have never been actually tested for that but I wake up sometimes with light headaches and I snore like a frieght train (so I have been told by my husband) and once when I was in the hospital a Doctor  came in and woke me up to give me some results and he told me I need to look into being tested for sleep apnea and dumb me did not do it.

You should definitely get tested, its important during your recovery that they be aware of it because you'll be drugged up, which can exacerbate apnea. Unless you need oxygen, you will generally use your CPAP after surgery everytime you fall asleep.  I am trying to get used to my CPAP right now- its not so bad falling asleep, but when I wake up in the middle of the night I keep taking it off.  I do feel more rested and have fewer headaches already (and its just been a week).  Over time, apnea can also increase your blood pressure.  I've snored since I was little and was diagnosed with high bp at 22. 

Well I wont be seeing the Doctor who is overseeing the program untill August 07 but I will mention to him again that again so I can get the test. Thanks so much for the insight.