PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

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1. 

   my hair is really thinning out

   By andielmt, February 23, 2008
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   • sussexmanatee
   • February 25, 2008
2. 

   Were you drug tested before surgery?

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   By Candle, May 3, 2007
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   • ronwifey
   • February 25, 2008
3. 

   My only worry

   By billiesosilly, February 25, 2008
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   • Kat817
   • February 25, 2008
4. 

   On day 5 of pre-op diet just a couple of???

   By pikedafoe, January 6, 2008
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   • ajoneen
   • February 24, 2008
5. 

   Chest cold surgery 2/25

   By a2m2p4, February 24, 2008
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   • Contella2003
   • February 24, 2008
6. 

   Now I'm panicing

   By CarlaG, February 24, 2008
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   • QuasiTova
   • February 24, 2008
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   protein drink samples

   By BIGDSWIFE, February 24, 2008
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   • wright1058
   • February 24, 2008
8. 

   diet before banded

   By capina, February 22, 2008
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   • Michael185
   • February 24, 2008
9. 

   Can you drink prior to surgery?

   By queenie, February 23, 2008
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   • queenie
   • February 24, 2008
10. 

    Just approved!!

    By SKoenig, February 4, 2008
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    • barbie1978
    • February 24, 2008
11. 

    Anyone take Tramadol?

    By zetajenn5, February 23, 2008
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    • libertysuzanne
    • February 23, 2008
12. 

    What's up with B12?

    By txaberry, February 22, 2008
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    • Pix
    • February 23, 2008
13. 

    Urban Legends Here?

    By yellowroseaz, February 21, 2008
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    • kacee
    • February 23, 2008
14. 

    what have I done??

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    By cookienay, February 22, 2008
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    • kacee
    • February 23, 2008
15. 

    psych evaluation 3 hours???

    By angie's hope, February 22, 2008
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    • chica
    • February 23, 2008
16. 

    How do u get approval?

    By moonandstarzz, February 23, 2008
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    • faithmd
    • February 23, 2008
17. 

    What Exactly??

    By Tracyde730, February 23, 2008
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    • moonandstarzz
    • February 23, 2008
18. 

    video of proceedure

    By nlarusch, February 23, 2008
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    • nlarusch
    • February 23, 2008
19. 

    Found out what "as tolerated" means!

    By GreenChrysalis, February 22, 2008
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    • GreenChrysalis
    • February 22, 2008
20. 

    Praying Ill make it through another 11 days of just optifast!

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    By lmooney1, February 13, 2008
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    • sonyasix
    • February 22, 2008
21. 

    freaking out!

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    By AAA022414, February 21, 2008
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    • vballmom
    • February 22, 2008
22. 

    Pre-Op negative feedback from friends.....

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    By KarenH, January 8, 2008
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    • steph_co
    • February 22, 2008
23. 

    PCP says he will refer me to a surgeon

    By yellowroseaz, February 20, 2008
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    • barbie1978
    • February 22, 2008
24. 

    Fatty Liver Disease and LBS

    By mommakatx2, February 17, 2008
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    • Dootson
    • February 21, 2008
25. 

    Process...

    By barbie1978, February 20, 2008
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    • barbie1978
    • February 21, 2008
26. 

    Help need - what pre op testing should I have

    By malby, February 21, 2008
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    • Jordiesmama
    • February 21, 2008
27. 

    IS anyone having trouble getting info from their doctors?

    By Contella2003, February 21, 2008
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    • Contella2003
    • February 21, 2008
28. 

    Can someone explain band sizes to me?

    By Sue40, February 20, 2008
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    • KimInMD
    • February 21, 2008
29. 

    Is This Enough?

    By Tracyde730, February 20, 2008
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    • Ms.Bee
    • February 21, 2008
30. 

    I have my consult tomorrow....any advice??

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    By Startingover!, January 29, 2008
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    • miles2empty
    • February 20, 2008
31. 

    Were you required to lose weight before surgery? How much?

    By Sue40, February 16, 2008
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    • BlessedTwice
    • February 20, 2008
32. 

    Surgery Count Down

    By angeltoad, February 20, 2008
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    • JaxBandster
    • February 20, 2008
33. 

    Surgery on Wednesday and Have not stuck to diet

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    By Dolfan13, November 12, 2007
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    • rose suongas
    • February 20, 2008
34. 

    Pre-op Supplements

    By Hitman1644, February 19, 2008
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    • Lana24
    • February 20, 2008
35. 

    6 month diet

    By sp56, February 18, 2008
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    • PATCHELTON
    • February 19, 2008
36. 

    no pre op diet?

    By GMom, October 21, 2007
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    • kbinaz
    • February 19, 2008
37. 

    Fever Blisters and Cold Sores

    By JayJay, January 16, 2008
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    • MissLady
    • February 19, 2008
38. 

    Height and weight before surgery??

    By jacobsmomma02, February 19, 2008
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    • juliegeraci
    • February 19, 2008
39. 

    uh oh ...

    By Pix, February 19, 2008
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    • Pix
    • February 19, 2008
40. 

    Worried about scarring...

    By loosinit, February 18, 2008
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    • BansterNYC
    • February 19, 2008
41. 

    So hard to have patience when completing pre op requirements

    By Brandy~, February 19, 2008
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    • Brandy~
    • February 19, 2008
42. 

    Dr. said "no more protein shakes!?!?"

    By bigbaby, February 18, 2008
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    • aubrie
    • February 19, 2008
43. 

    what kind of bands used in mexico

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    By lisa 717, February 16, 2008
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    • Banded14yr
    • February 19, 2008
44. 

    op on 13th march help

    By robyn12, February 18, 2008
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    • Grayorm
    • February 19, 2008
45. 

    questions about pre-op diet

    By QuincyGirl, February 19, 2008
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    • K@t
    • February 19, 2008
46. 

    question about pain meds

    By azchick, February 14, 2008
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    • StLouisGal
    • February 19, 2008
47. 

    Another Newbie with questions

    By toomuchsusie59, February 17, 2008
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    • toomuchsusie59
    • February 18, 2008
48. 

    Can you "fail" psych eval and still get approved?

    By jenniferann6, February 9, 2008
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    • PJ333
    • February 18, 2008
49. 

    second appt. with surgen what ?? should I asked

    By siemers17, February 18, 2008
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    • Kat817
    • February 18, 2008
50. 

    How about that Valentine's Day Liquid Diet???

    By minock, February 15, 2008
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    • minock
    • February 18, 2008