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PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

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  1. 2009 Bandsters?

    By Kellster,
    • 95 replies
    • 7,586 views

  2. How Long Did You Wait For Approval Bcbs Insurance Vsg's?

    By Karma84,   
    • 21 replies
    • 7,584 views

  3. Not losing weight on pre op diet

    By cjd2010,
    • 16 replies
    • 7,564 views

  4. Need to lose weight before I can have surgery

    By cbreeden28,
    • 19 replies
    • 7,560 views

  5. THE LIQUID DIET COMPLAINING/SUPPORT LOUNGE

    By V.V.V.,
    • 79 replies
    • 7,538 views

  6. Can you exercise while being on Optifast?

    By AMG,
    • 5 replies
    • 7,515 views

  7. 3 days postop -- hot or cold for incisions?

    By jnkntrnk,
    • 10 replies
    • 7,502 views

  8. Tricare Prime - Lap Band Denied Again, Again, And Again!

    By AZArmyWife36,
    • 30 replies
    • 7,501 views

  9. Considering Lapband...is It Worth It?

    By marzee0728,
    • 27 replies
    • 7,499 views

  10. I am considering LAP-BAND? at Tampa General Hospital

    By Beba,
    • 11 replies
    • 7,495 views

  11. my boyfriend doesn't approve of the surgery

    By chad.vicious,
    • 47 replies
    • 7,469 views

  12. Hair Loss After Vsg

    By dominique,   
    • 32 replies
    • 7,461 views

  13. Foam from my stomach...what is it?

    By chemmrsn,
    • 4 replies
    • 7,437 views

  14. Informing My Employer About Surgery

    By BigGirlVee,
    • 16 replies
    • 7,413 views

  15. Favorite Liver shrinking diet foods

    By skinnymeeeeeee,   
    • 32 replies
    • 7,405 views

  16. Prayer Pre And Post Surgery

    By monique,
    • 88 replies
    • 7,405 views

  17. Dr. Aceves patient's...HELP!

    By Dalisgirl,
    • 70 replies
    • 7,383 views

  18. March 24th is the day!

    By darkangel,
    • 121 replies
    • 7,382 views

  19. Booked for 8/28 with Dr Aceves

    By sleevesearch,
    • 91 replies
    • 7,376 views

  20. Who To Tell And Not Tell....

    By kmoore,
    • 93 replies
    • 7,366 views

  21. protein shake during pre-surgery clear liquids?

    By blackcherry2002,
    • 12 replies
    • 7,362 views

  22. Did anyone cheat on preop

    By Tboddy,
    • 100 replies
    • 7,352 views

  23. Barium swallow test?

    By ReadyNewM3,
    • 13 replies
    • 7,344 views

  24. June 2024 Surgery Buddies

    By Bec K,   
    • 94 replies
    • 7,338 views

  25. Pre-op diet is a b***h

    By SlimJill,
    • 121 replies
    • 7,331 views

  26. Sample Letter Telling Friends & Family About Gastric Sleeve Surgery

    By babigrl111,
    • 12 replies
    • 7,331 views

  27. New Direction shakes

    By gin s,
    • 4 replies
    • 7,329 views

  28. Calling all August Sleevers!

    By Tracis weight loss journey,
    • 119 replies
    • 7,317 views

  29. Wil I have normal life after sleeve?

    By LighterSmarter,
    • 14 replies
    • 7,317 views

  30. Advice: Pros & Cons For Someone Considering Vsg

    By OldManDave,   
    • 4 replies
    • 7,301 views

  31. Post Egd: Pain Under Chin?

    By BrickHouse,   
    • 6 replies
    • 7,292 views

  32. A1C too high for surgery?

    By kellypesce,   
    • 5 replies
    • 7,291 views

  33. Smoking

    By meghuffman,
    • 47 replies
    • 7,290 views

  34. adderall during the pre op diet: yay or nay?

    By aug13hereIcome,
    • 7 replies
    • 7,286 views

  35. Dr Oz On Weight Loss Surgery

    By RosieSweetie,   
    • 18 replies
    • 7,285 views

  36. Heart problems prior to Gastric Sleeve?

    By rosepetals,
    • 8 replies
    • 7,269 views

  37. Did anyone NOT tell their job about surgery?

    By VGB,
    • 90 replies
    • 7,268 views

  38. Has Anyone In The Dfw Area Used Dr Adam Smith With Fort Worth Lapband?

    By hmscott09,
    • 22 replies
    • 7,249 views

  39. Do People Treat You Different After Gastric Sleeve Surgery?

    By 2bfit,
    • 32 replies
    • 7,249 views

  40. Underwear During Surgery?

    By Tazza,
    • 77 replies
    • 7,246 views

  41. Anyone successful in an appeal to United Health Care?

    By sassyatty,
    • 10 replies
    • 7,243 views

  42. Celiac Disease and the Sleeve

    By FitatFifty,
    • 16 replies
    • 7,234 views

  43. Anyone approved with a BMI under 40?

    By 3bzmom,
    • 55 replies
    • 7,229 views

  44. Does your stomach growl post op VSG?

    By NurseGrace,
    • 9 replies
    • 7,220 views

  45. This pre-op diet is so hard i fail everyday

    By vbm510,
    • 39 replies
    • 7,217 views

  46. Liquid diet begins....

    By apmcleish,
    • 155 replies
    • 7,217 views

  47. June surgery day

    By Capri3Js,
    • 162 replies
    • 7,216 views

  48. I'm done telling folks. They don't get it

    By wannaBthinsoon,
    • 117 replies
    • 7,215 views

  49. struggling with liquid diet (August 5th surgery)

    By lauren8486,
    • 154 replies
    • 7,213 views

  50. Hunger after band??

    By madfroglady,
    • 44 replies
    • 7,204 views

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    • 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.

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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. 
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      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 
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    • RacMag

      RacMag  »  bhogue925

      Hi, I’m new here. I’m currently on the liver shrinking diet. So far so good, but I have to say I haven’t found a protein shake I like. Anyone have any suggestions please? My surgery date is September 17th. 
      · 2 replies
      1. BlondePatriotInCDA

        BlondePatriotInCDA

        Fairlife Core are by far the best. They taste just as they are - chocolate milk. You can either get the 26 grams or the 42 grams (harder to find and more expensive). For straight protein look at Bulksuppliments.com ..they have really good whey proteins and offer auto ship plus they test for purity. No taste or smell...

      2. BlondePatriotInCDA

        BlondePatriotInCDA

        Fairlife has strawberry, vanilla and of course chocolate. No more calories than other protein drinks. Stay away from Premiere, they're dealing with lawsuits due to not being honest about protein content.

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