PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

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1. 

   My last weigh-in

   By UDTDave, February 1, 2010
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   • UDTDave
   • February 1, 2010
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   Pppl banded but not losing much weight!?! why?!

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   By Acerbia, January 4, 2010
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   • Cocoabean
   • February 1, 2010
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   Onikenbi ... question for you ... or people who dont tolderate pre-op diet (shakes)

   By Native Twinkie, January 31, 2010
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   • Native Twinkie
   • February 1, 2010
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   How long did it take before you got surgery date

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   By Lois 123, January 3, 2010
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   • Bell1138
   • February 1, 2010
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   Still on the fence about getting lapband or gastric sleeve. Any advice?

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   By mom2four, January 27, 2010
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   • ElfiePoo
   • February 1, 2010
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   I just got APPROVED-George Fielding/NYU

   By divalicious, January 30, 2010
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   • lunamiah
   • January 31, 2010
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   How long before did you start your PRE-OP DIET? Days? weeks?

   By TDELYTE, January 29, 2010
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   • Bambi
   • January 31, 2010
8. 

   Carbs!

   By ash23, January 30, 2010
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   • JeweI
   • January 31, 2010
9. 

   Why is there NOT "Sleeve" commericals like the "Bands"

   By Brenda0600, January 28, 2010
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   • Brenda0600
   • January 30, 2010
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    Questions about protein shakes!

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    By dontgoggilme, January 27, 2010
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    • Astrasmom
    • January 30, 2010
11. 

    Any November 2009 Bandsters??

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    By 120inside, September 10, 2009
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    • HappyHomeCC
    • January 30, 2010
12. 

    Anyone schedule with Dr. Aceves Jan 31 - Feb 4?

    By youknowit, January 19, 2010
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    • youknowit
    • January 30, 2010
13. 

    New...scheduled my seminar

    By jennyfl, January 29, 2010
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    • SoccerMomma73
    • January 29, 2010
14. 

    protien for clear liquids post op

    By stamich0830, January 28, 2010
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    • BetsyB
    • January 29, 2010
15. 

    "trial liquid diet"

    By megkpik, January 22, 2010
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    • ShuileMom
    • January 29, 2010
16. 

    Beginner explorer . . .

    By kdramirez, January 28, 2010
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    • kdramirez
    • January 29, 2010
17. 

    It's happening fast!

    By mimi368, January 25, 2010
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    • msdv
    • January 29, 2010
18. 

    Flying after surgery and blood clots

    By maxcat, January 28, 2010
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    • Plumbum
    • January 29, 2010
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    Question about protein shakes

    By VV2010, January 29, 2010
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    • VV2010
    • January 29, 2010
20. 

    cardiac evaluation

    By Tiera, January 23, 2010
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    • btrieger
    • January 29, 2010
21. 

    Pre-op overeating?///

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    By Bell1138, January 12, 2010
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    • Laura Lane
    • January 29, 2010
22. 

    Set for Friday....really scared!!!

    By jray215, January 27, 2010
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    • thinoneday
    • January 29, 2010
23. 

    Do you think transition to liquid prior to surgery ...

    By MELLAELLA, January 28, 2010
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    • Megan_SF
    • January 28, 2010
24. 

    Surgeon Consult Coming Up...Nervous

    By kimclow, January 28, 2010
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    • Lady Lap Band
    • January 28, 2010
25. 

    Pre-op class Feb 3rd

    By adennis1, January 28, 2010
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    • jen36
    • January 28, 2010
26. 

    Will I qualify for lap band with a bmi of 31? And does medicare cover cost?

    By katokil, January 28, 2010
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    • katokil
    • January 28, 2010
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    Today is the day!!!

    By Bambi, January 27, 2010
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    • cajun
    • January 28, 2010
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    On my way to the airport!

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    By MINI-Me, January 25, 2010
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    • iluvthesun
    • January 28, 2010
29. 

    fruit ad helthy carbs...

    By Megan_SF, January 28, 2010
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    • Megan_SF
    • January 28, 2010
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    A good doctor thats not expenive

    By finaldstination, January 28, 2010
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    • finaldstination
    • January 28, 2010
31. 

    No Birth Controll 90 days before and after Surgery ... PANICK BUTTON

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    By wickedredhead09, November 23, 2009
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    • dl2418
    • January 28, 2010
32. 

    magnesium citrate

    By lisaky71, January 28, 2010
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    • SoccerMomma73
    • January 28, 2010
33. 

    Referral for doctor at Kaiser Lancaster or Panorama City

    By mommabear, January 28, 2010
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    • mommabear
    • January 28, 2010
34. 

    Newbi,, need advice

    By sweatinitout, January 28, 2010
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    • btrieger
    • January 28, 2010
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    tickler

    By motherof4, January 25, 2010
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    • Marci
    • January 27, 2010
36. 

    On-set of a cold prior to surgery

    By LapBandBobbi, January 27, 2010
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    • LapBandBobbi
    • January 27, 2010
37. 

    Today!!!

    By Keys Pirate, January 25, 2010
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    • thinoneday
    • January 27, 2010
38. 

    HELP!!!! these shakes are gross!

    By kathyNH, January 25, 2010
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    • Blaze21
    • January 27, 2010
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    Woo Hoo! My insurance approved me!!

    By PalmBayTish72, January 27, 2010
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    • LapBandBobbi
    • January 27, 2010
40. 

    Is hungry, hungry and full,full

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    By loser, January 26, 2010
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    • Mary Gordon
    • January 27, 2010
41. 

    where do the bandster names come from?

    By dontgoggilme, January 27, 2010
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    • kiz
    • January 27, 2010
42. 

    Feeling Alone with no support

    By curlicue22, January 20, 2010
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    • dontgoggilme
    • January 27, 2010
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    stuck food

    By stamich0830, January 14, 2010
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    • dontgoggilme
    • January 27, 2010
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    Surgery date set for January 26th!!!!!

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    By shannie83301, January 14, 2010
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    • MissMelissa
    • January 27, 2010
45. 

    Cramps & acne...

    By Jolanda, January 26, 2010
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    • Jolanda
    • January 27, 2010
46. 

    Fear of inability to breathe

    By ladykcusa, January 27, 2010
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    • lellow
    • January 27, 2010
47. 

    Is the Pre-op Diet normal??

    By lisaky71, January 26, 2010
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    • JeweI
    • January 27, 2010
48. 

    Getting Banded Wednesday and I have questions

    By bennigancat, January 26, 2010
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    • JeweI
    • January 27, 2010
49. 

    Starting my journey...

    By tysmommy, December 30, 2009
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    • sleevegenie
    • January 27, 2010
50. 

    Last Supper Syndrome?!?!

    By SippNSotaGirl, January 26, 2010
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    • JJLaw08
    • January 27, 2010