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PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

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  1. WOOHOO!!!!!! BCBS Approval!!!!!

    By Apples2,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,572 views

  2. anyone else afraid to tell anyone about having the surgery?

    By skierhj,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,038 views

  3. I'm very nervous - surgery is tomorrow!

    By EricaLyn,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,205 views

  4. Will anyone be going to their banding apt. alone?

    By mstrina27,
    • 13 replies
    • 930 views

  5. What happens during an echocardiogram?

    By Long2BFree,
    • 6 replies
    • 937 views

  6. surgery may 21st

    By sharilaree,
    • 5 replies
    • 680 views

  7. Motivation to Stick To A Pre-Op Diet

    By NicoleW8ing,
    • 7 replies
    • 832 views

  8. Banded Yesterday 4/30!! Feel Great So Far

    By drekagirl1976,
    • 15 replies
    • 2,201 views

  9. Overnight stay

    By SueAZ,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,294 views

  10. Almost There....3 more days!!!!

    By koswalt4,
    • 2 replies
    • 587 views

  11. Pulmonary CT scan

    By pennyt,
    • 7 replies
    • 886 views

  12. How long does it usually take?

    By Ellen86,
    • 5 replies
    • 696 views

  13. negativity from family and friends

    By cmayes,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,176 views

  14. New here...and so frustrated with trying to lose weight

    By Melissa3,
    • 3 replies
    • 593 views

  15. Tomorrow is the day!!!

    By holly11,
    • 9 replies
    • 749 views

  16. Fatty liver disease and pain

    By swtbtrcup,
    • 4 replies
    • 953 views

  17. Cautiously optimistic

    By tourismqueen,
    • 6 replies
    • 603 views

  18. HELP BCBS of MN 6 month diet

    By emily111,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,410 views

  19. Can I still have surgery if it's that time of the month?

    By To be free,
    • 10 replies
    • 948 views

  20. Hiatal hernia repair with Lap Band

    By donnaw725,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,525 views

  21. Help with avatar

    By 2babutterfly,
    • 4 replies
    • 717 views

  22. Liquid diet starts tomorrow.....

    By pearlygirl,
    • 64 replies
    • 4,580 views

  23. I will be a complete Bandster on Monday May 12~!!

    By CaliGirl626,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,075 views

  24. 37 Days to go and nervous!

    By babbs3772,
    • 6 replies
    • 841 views

  25. Is surgery in Mexico safe?

    By steph74,
    • 25 replies
    • 3,634 views

  26. EKG Help!!!

    By holly11,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,123 views

  27. Denied at UMASS but approved In Norwood

    By lucy12,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,245 views

  28. 3 hour Psych Appt???

    By skinnyme2be,
    • 19 replies
    • 1,374 views

  29. How bad is the gas?

    By lilnora2,
    • 8 replies
    • 985 views

  30. Protein Powder

    By flyaway,
    • 6 replies
    • 929 views

  31. Surgery Center vs. Hospital

    By flyaway,
    • 4 replies
    • 715 views

  32. 6 Visits?? or 6 Full Months

    By skinnyme2be,
    • 4 replies
    • 829 views

  33. Blender Suggestions...

    By Yvonne72,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,682 views

  34. So close I can taste it

    By Long2BFree,
    • 4 replies
    • 550 views

  35. Getting ready!!!!!!!

    By Onnie67,
    • 3 replies
    • 692 views

  36. Considering it...

    By heather48045,
    • 6 replies
    • 784 views

  37. Having Second Thoughts - Need Advice

    By AmyJoy510,
    • 10 replies
    • 855 views

  38. Liquid diet anyone?

    By thininside28,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,390 views

  39. What to wear

    By Aquameliza,
    • 7 replies
    • 851 views

  40. Should I bother? Liquid Diet is working...

    By pandagirl,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,133 views

  41. I can do this....right?????

    By 2babutterfly,
    • 7 replies
    • 842 views

  42. Surgery Date

    By LeslieR041906,
    • 2 replies
    • 566 views

  43. Any with spinal stenosis denied Lap Band surgery

    By ssflbelle,
    • 2 replies
    • 981 views

  44. VA hospital pay for it?

    By Leather,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,236 views

  45. What kind of questions should I ask?

    By Sarah.R,
    • 4 replies
    • 565 views

  46. Got a surgery date!

    By hopefulmom25,
    • 4 replies
    • 527 views

  47. Vitamin Supplements w/Iron

    By Kat56,
    • 9 replies
    • 868 views

  48. A different kind of "Bandster Hell"

    By JRT Mom,
    • 4 replies
    • 943 views

  49. Tomorrow, my entire life CHANGES. :)

    By celticdreamer,
    • 6 replies
    • 879 views

  50. Consult Approved!!

    By armywife4life,
    • 4 replies
    • 574 views

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