PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

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   Ankle weights for the rest of my life?

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   By Bella Luna, June 28, 2010
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   Psych Evaluation...a Little Help Please!

   By Flagstaffian, January 25, 2012   

   • psychological evaluation
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   What do you wish someone had told you BEFORE your surgery?

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   By Jennerator, January 5, 2010
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   Joined To Meet New People That’s On The Same Path As Me

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   By MACPOWER, April 3, 2018
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   Protein Shake Pre Op Diet

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   By Photo925, December 30, 2013
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   Hey August Sleevers! Put Me On Your List! Aaahroo!

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   By Gr8rLuv4Me, July 27, 2012
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   BMI - With or without Clothes?

   By ATHUDDRIVER, March 31, 2011
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   Allergy Medicine

   By sassycruiser, November 6, 2011
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   August 22nd!

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   By mrs.katie, August 15, 2013
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    January '09 banders

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    By TPB1960, December 17, 2008
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    • February 2, 2009
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    December Surgery Dates

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    By KimTriesRNY, November 13, 2017
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    • sunbunny83
    • December 23, 2018
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    What did you do to survive Clear Liquid pre-op diet?

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    By incolorado, August 11, 2009
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    • Twnkl2os
    • August 13, 2009
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    Any other November sleevers out there?

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    By Ahoraflaca, November 2, 2016
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    • ChickenChick
    • March 9, 2017
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    JULY surgery dates!

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    By MoniiG, May 25, 2016   

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    • Daenerys Targaryen
    • July 19, 2016
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    Preop diet fail

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    By Jessiegurl2686, May 5, 2013
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    Bowel Prep

    By ozzy22, February 16, 2011
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    • meggiep
    • February 20, 2011
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    April Sleevers! Where are you at in your Journey?

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    By CandyCrushVSG, March 19, 2015
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    • AmyBVSG
    • February 3, 2016
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    Have to quit smoking before surgery???

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    By NikkiD, February 6, 2008
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    • coltonwade
    • February 9, 2008
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    Anyone heard of a WLS "card"

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    By fluffylibra30, November 1, 2011
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    • thinoneday
    • November 2, 2011
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    1st July Sleevers

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    By ness0781, June 17, 2014
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    • luna_moth
    • July 28, 2014
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    Has Any One Tried Mozzarella Sticks After Surgery

    By drelex210, November 27, 2012
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    • November 27, 2012
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    Michigan sleevers

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    By diamondchic94, June 18, 2016
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    • breasonable
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    Endometriosis with Sleeve

    By DivaDee84, May 4, 2011
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    • May 25, 2011
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    Where is everyone from???

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    By juliorodz, February 15, 2017
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    • Just_Jim
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    Proof of attempted (Failed) weight loss

    By HalloweenBaby24, May 1, 2014
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    OCT 29th anyone?

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    By wvgal33, October 8, 2008
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    • mama g
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    Secret Surgery

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    By CrystalJae, July 14, 2014
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    • ChaoticBliss
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    Is anyone keeping their surgery a secret?

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    By Dreamjeans, May 17, 2009
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    • cruzlady
    • September 17, 2009
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    How will the Sleeve affect my Singing?

    By joyland, January 24, 2014
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    Does anyone here regret having VSG? What about unexpected changes?

    By niassy151, January 19, 2014
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    • Comfy_Blue
    • January 20, 2014
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    Documented Proof of Failed Medical Weight Loss???

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    By cindylew718, February 23, 2010
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    • kfstinson
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    Cigna Insurance Approval

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    By julie1978, June 2, 2017
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    • All4Russ
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    Almost quit on Day 1 of my pre-op liquid diet

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    By Yo-yo girl, May 1, 2018
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    • moondoggie1983
    • May 9, 2018
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    Sleeve X-ray after several years

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    By Disney, February 8, 2011
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    • MINI-Me
    • February 9, 2011
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    March 2014 Bandsters - Let's Do This!

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    By kayzoog, February 12, 2014
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    • new me1475
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    Hair Loss After Lap Band Surgery...is There A Way Around It?

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    By hotpink7, November 19, 2011
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    • hotpink7
    • December 1, 2011
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    I Just Chickened Out

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    By Nicci, October 3, 2012
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    • Patienlywtng on my Curves
    • October 9, 2012
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    Is the Sleeve the Same as Stomach Stapling?

    By ButterflyBandita??, October 2, 2010
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    July 26ers

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    By deekel8, July 17, 2016
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    • Jane????
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    What Do You Want To Do When You Are Healthier?

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    By Shape_Shifter, July 4, 2012
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    • Jalese
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    Hello October 2nd!

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    By fallingwhisper, September 17, 2013
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    • red31
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    Any Sept. surgeries?

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    By SkinnyGalinFatPersonsBody, August 10, 2016
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    • cheneisew
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    BIG Embarassing Moments - Fuel for Success

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    By Mamadot, February 19, 2009
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    • Sooz
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    July 2019 - Surgery Schedule

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    By Mom_of_Chaos, June 25, 2019
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    • SeattleLady
    • August 1, 2019
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    Dec 29th sleevers ?

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    By aHealthierMe121714, December 16, 2014
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    • Big_Mama
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    31 BMI

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    By Jmiller, July 31, 2011
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    • AV8ORnTX
    • October 28, 2011
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    Do they weigh you right before surgery

    By brown eyed gal, September 11, 2014
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    • brown eyed gal
    • September 14, 2014
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    Anyone have experience with True Results Scottsdale?

    By nicholeinaz, October 21, 2008
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    • azalison33
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    Would you do it again?

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    By char3672, August 14, 2016
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    Flexeril Before Surgery?

    By Meredit, February 5, 2012
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    • Meredit
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