PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

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   Any Aussie sleevers?

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   By 26Amy, July 22, 2015
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   May lap-band

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   By bobomarge, March 23, 2014
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   $600 Bariatric Program Fee

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   By CurvyCakes, February 20, 2014
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   What pain killers are allowed pre-op?

   By NoWorry, May 12, 2007
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   Abnormal EKG??? Oh no....

   By PhatGurl80, August 3, 2011
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   • Rebel
   • September 4, 2011
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   I was denied!

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   By michellew1, September 5, 2014
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   Tummy-tuck included (Medicaid)

   By latido, May 31, 2014
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   Never Again...

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   By acasner, August 6, 2009
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   The Eight Golden Rules - Lap Band Videos by Dr. Paul O'Brien

   By Alex Brecher, March 13, 2013
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    Surgery in May?

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    By dede1118, April 5, 2018   

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    How much weight do you expect to lose in your 1st month?

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    By Mangofish, September 10, 2011
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    • winifred76
    • September 17, 2011
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    May Sleeve!

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    By heartnurse, April 28, 2012
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    • heartnurse
    • June 8, 2012
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    Share of Cost???? what does this mean?

    By Mariposa Bella, September 16, 2011
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    • feedyoureye
    • September 17, 2011
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    Is your surgery a secret?

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    By Tara1992, June 8, 2016
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    • pamfer
    • October 20, 2016
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    IS THERE ANY LATINOS HERE????

    By LANENADELCACHEL, August 26, 2011
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    • Soxgirl
    • September 18, 2015
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    Kaiser options orientation So-Cal

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    By morenita2013, November 17, 2015
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    • Hanna71500
    • January 29, 2018
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    Any June Sleevers!?!

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    By Bodybysleeve, April 13, 2017
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    • kasemcd
    • June 13, 2017
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    How Long Has Sleeve Been Around?

    By Christina.Rose, November 9, 2013
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    • Kindle
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    This forum is dangerous

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    By dislexi, April 15, 2007
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    • Syrah
    • April 17, 2007
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    Help -- Kaiser: Will they pay for my band?

    By bobainsocalif, January 6, 2009
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    • May 27, 2009
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    Surgery in September

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    By Jenaenae84, May 28, 2015
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    • byebyefat
    • January 1, 2016
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    This Pre-op diet is a b$@!:

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    By Hopefulin2021, February 18, 2021
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    BCBS requirements

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    By mommabear2311, August 25, 2016
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    • gigiinDC
    • November 15, 2016
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    I failed myself yet again...

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    By JerseyJules, January 12, 2015
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    Messed Up On Pre-Op Diet

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    By gr8fun, May 9, 2012
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26. 

    Anyone seeing Dr. Robert Marvin in Houston, TX?

    By HappyFace, August 3, 2011
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    • lisawoods1964
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    Lap Band with "modified" gastric plication

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    By nikki6sangel, March 9, 2011
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    • BlueTattoo
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    Is it possible to lose TOO MUCH weight before they submit to insurance and get denied for that?

    By Margie122, May 11, 2015
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    • rnsamantha
    • May 18, 2015
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    Dumb ?...are you intubated for surgery?

    By Mrs.FullerRN, July 10, 2013
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    • Thenewmrssmith
    • July 10, 2013
30. 

    Pre-op constipation

    By mmorris4, May 3, 2016
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    • busybeebug
    • May 4, 2016
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    BCBS Anthem Insurance approval

    By slimmingup38, January 26, 2015   

    • Insurance approval
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    • GADeltaDawn
    • March 3, 2015
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    Pj's Or Nightgown For Hospital Stay?

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    By amykins, August 15, 2012
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    • Katie713
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    portion plate?

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    By kelli, March 22, 2011
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    • kelli
    • March 30, 2011
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    OMG ! Dr. Huacuz arrested in TJ

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    By borderguy, July 6, 2011
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    Things I can't wait to do!

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    By Fusilli66, September 13, 2011
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    • weight_no_longer
    • May 23, 2012
36. 

    if don't stick to the liquid diet-will surgery get cancelled? /has anyone's liver been too big?

    By kcharr77, April 12, 2011
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    • hgranola
    • April 13, 2011
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    Pre-op diet and phentermine

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    By Kristomoto, April 28, 2015
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    • justme29
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    Vertical Gastric Sleeve vs Gastric Plication

    By bizzy, March 11, 2011
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    • FatToPhat
    • March 22, 2011
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    Wearing Jeans after surgery?

    By Photo925, March 12, 2014
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    • Wallflower7522
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    12 things...

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    By ybnormal, May 11, 2011
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    Anybody having surgery the 24th of Nov? What a countdown buddy?

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    By Jacqbult, November 4, 2014
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    Omg

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    By StrangelyNormal, May 21, 2012
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    • takingthejourney
    • May 31, 2012
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    Does EVERYONE have saggy skin?

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    By staceface, September 29, 2016
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    • Live2BeBetter
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    Awake During Endoscopy?

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    By Fallenangel2904, July 18, 2012
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    • Mimismom
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    How long for BCBS federal approval?!

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    By sheree212, April 4, 2013
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    • college_chick
    • April 24, 2013
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    H Pylori

    By NDN_RN, July 11, 2012
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    • NDN_RN
    • July 13, 2012
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    ...just got real!

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    By prettyCali916, January 27, 2016
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    • AllMe16
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    Water/sippy cup

    By Texasmom65, June 15, 2011
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    • ASBgirl
    • June 26, 2011
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    Tricare Prime and Lap Band

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    By connie45331, February 1, 2009
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    • AlmaD
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    Getting Sleeved 1-29-13

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    By xveronerox, January 20, 2013
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    • Thin Within
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