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PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

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  1. Anyone getting "Spivak'd" around May 23?

    By kacee,
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  2. Day from Hell

    By NVgirl,
    • 5 replies
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  3. Banded on 4/24

    By lost_secret,
    • 8 replies
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  4. one cup containers

    By crabcake,
    • 4 replies
    • 842 views

  5. Questions...liquids to mushies....help!

    By Julie88,
    • 11 replies
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  6. port site questions

    By lor,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,027 views

  7. Counting down the hours...surgery is tomorrow!!!

    By mumof2boys,
    • 4 replies
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  8. Adjusted?

    By melonieone,
    • 2 replies
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  9. Oh my... Insurance submitted!!

    By SillyWillyMommy,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,733 views

  10. Surgery Tomorrow!!

    By drekagirl1976,
    • 2 replies
    • 870 views

  11. Protein shakes on pre-op diet...EAS powder?

    By luv2bingo07,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,571 views

  12. shoulder pain

    By abominableglib,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,057 views

  13. Getting enough water?

    By Torias mom,
    • 11 replies
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  14. Not feeling full

    By SirGeorge,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,010 views

  15. Protein Drink Mix And Ready To Drink Protein Drinks

    By JackieP12,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,814 views

  16. How much did you lose before surgery was approved through insurance?

    By CheriCline,
    • 2 replies
    • 819 views

  17. False positive on chemical stress test?

    By tachlime,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,503 views

  18. Big Time Help Needed

    By kjangraw,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,855 views

  19. One Week from Today!!!

    By susansilver,
    • 10 replies
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  20. Banded Tom!!!!!!!

    By Doriso,
    • 12 replies
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  21. Anesthesia

    By hbl1187,
    • 17 replies
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  22. bander hell does it really get better????

    By x-ray chic,
    • 3 replies
    • 967 views

  23. Dr. questions?

    By DeV,
    • 3 replies
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  24. Surgery 5 Days Away, Very Nervous!!!

    By smyly,
    • 6 replies
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  25. vacation time vrs sick time?

    By April4139,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,318 views

  26. How much weight did you lose on your pre-op diet?

    By pinkybar,
    • 40 replies
    • 33,842 views

  27. Long term success with band?

    By ragdollx19,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,503 views

  28. Hunger....

    By trinitys_mom,
    • 3 replies
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  29. Meds - Is There Anyone Out There???

    By mylapspirit,
    • 11 replies
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  30. The Bullet

    By lost_secret,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,140 views

  31. yesterday

    By newmaggie,
    • 3 replies
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  32. Please Help I cannot take it!!!!

    By michelletur,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,521 views

  33. whey vs. soy

    By katir,
    • 7 replies
    • 878 views

  34. Sometimes You Feel Like A Nut!!!!

    By Ryanband07,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,368 views

  35. Riding after Surgery....????

    By katsunflw,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,276 views

  36. less than 24 hours til surgery

    By lost_secret,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,131 views

  37. Hair Loss

    By chickatee,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,050 views

  38. Question about PBs

    By Sissy907,
    • 1 reply
    • 941 views

  39. MRI After Banded ?????

    By Im_Lost_Again,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,229 views

  40. The size of your band

    By riggsie,
    • 3 replies
    • 870 views

  41. Psych Consultation

    By Kim_in_SF,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,164 views

  42. So now that its in there, how long will I "feel" it??

    By jalen123,
    • 1 reply
    • 763 views

  43. So Emotional!!!

    By areellady,
    • 32 replies
    • 2,952 views

  44. Sweet Spot?

    By violeteyes37,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,276 views

  45. insurance requirement

    By melissa SC,
    • 2 replies
    • 896 views

  46. Vegetarian Diet

    By Boricua4U,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,495 views

  47. Port Feelings?

    By sherilynn,
    • 2 replies
    • 874 views

  48. You have GOT to be kidding me...

    By NVgirl,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,421 views

  49. What is????

    By KCQ,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,003 views

  50. waiting for the day....

    By llowe,
    • 1 reply
    • 748 views

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    • cryoder22

      cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
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    • BetterLeah

      BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
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