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PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

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  1. Canadian off to Mexico in May

    By JillianMarie73,   
    • 33 replies
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  2. isopure

    By kcharr77,
    • 10 replies
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  3. Absolute Total Care / Medicaid and lost?

    By stowebaby,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,698 views

  4. Recover Time..

    By klerose,
    • 21 replies
    • 1,698 views

  5. Frustration

    By cj_ole,
    • 13 replies
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  6. Tomorrow is the big day!

    By JerseyJules,
    • 38 replies
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  7. pre-op liquid diet

    By erikahdz2005,
    • 23 replies
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  8. I look small for my weight...

    By Kgmz0219,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,698 views

  9. VSG & Vagus nerve

    By christy38,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,698 views

  10. Day 1 Pre-Op

    By NuStyle,
    • 23 replies
    • 1,698 views

  11. Bougie Or Endoscope?

    By Parker77,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,697 views

  12. Type 2 Diabetes

    By Amherst76,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,697 views

  13. Why Do I Feel So Nervous And Excited At The Same Time?!

    By vmarlau,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,697 views

  14. What was the hardest part of your decision?

    By ambwolfe,
    • 25 replies
    • 1,697 views

  15. I eat when I'm not hungry

    By StacyS,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,697 views

  16. Have to make a decision about RNY right NOW, panicking!

    By wesja,   
    • 16 replies
    • 1,697 views

  17. What did you tell your Employer???

    By tifflo,
    • 26 replies
    • 1,697 views

  18. Who, and when, to tell about surgery?

    By SuperSecretIdentity,   
    • 19 replies
    • 1,697 views

  19. Out-Of-Pocket Costs

    By Alisomniac,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,697 views

  20. Anyone Aug 12th surgery?

    By ktk123,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,697 views

  21. Waiting for approval - Cigna

    By txgirl82,
    • 26 replies
    • 1,696 views

  22. Slightly nervous about surgery in the morning

    By Sara Ann,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,696 views

  23. Shhh..don't tell my PCP!!!

    By jennifer1,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,696 views

  24. Cigna insurance approval?

    By elyssa20,
    • 23 replies
    • 1,696 views

  25. Packing for Hospital Stay

    By smacbeth,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,696 views

  26. Binge Eater

    By lady hunter,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,696 views

  27. Pre-op Diet Vent

    By solea78,
    • 26 replies
    • 1,696 views

  28. Help please! Don't want my surgery cancelled!

    By chica,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,696 views

  29. UHC Bariatric Resources

    By AKessler731,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,696 views

  30. Does insurance cover psych eval?

    By weightnomore,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,696 views

  31. Banded Tommorow

    By letty22,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,696 views

  32. OMG...IT'S TOMORROW!

    By Curvy8,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,695 views

  33. How long do these headaches last?

    By sweetangel7998jj,
    • 20 replies
    • 1,695 views

  34. Anyone get to a NORMAL BMI with VSG?

    By losingitin2012,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,695 views

  35. What Does It Feel Like?

    By desertpixie,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,695 views

  36. Pre op Diet Struggles

    By EmorieJai,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,695 views

  37. Names of insurance companies that cover the sleeve, please?

    By sparker525,
    • 25 replies
    • 1,695 views

  38. Never heard this!!!???

    By Imonmyway7368,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,695 views

  39. Going in for surgery Wed. 11th! Have a question???

    By aarial02,
    • 22 replies
    • 1,694 views

  40. Help Me Understand How The Lap Band Helps You?

    By germanmom,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,694 views

  41. Surgery cancelled!!!

    By I'm With The Band,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,694 views

  42. I need PJs

    By Manda,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,694 views

  43. At the hospital waiting room for my pre op

    By Maltese gal,
    • 28 replies
    • 1,694 views

  44. Post-Goal Weight Anxiety.

    By jukebox81782,
    • 24 replies
    • 1,693 views

  45. Where is everyone getting free protein samples online?

    By re14768,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,692 views

  46. Laparoscopic vs. Robotic surgery?

    By BariatricMD,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,692 views

  47. I'll take all the advice I can get

    By Heather0831,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,692 views

  48. California MEdi-cal?

    By Mallory Marcos,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,692 views

  49. Scared to death

    By MyLadyMelody,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,692 views

  50. Real Results in Atlanta GA

    By Grammy271,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,692 views

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    • buildabetteranna

      buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

    • Jenopolis

      Jenopolis

      Had a sleeve in 2017, lost over 100 pounds. Had a DS surgery this year (2025) for more sustainable weight loss. 🤞
      · 0 replies
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    • buildabetteranna

      buildabetteranna

      The 14th was my day. I am home and recovery is going pretty smooth. They even let me walk out of the hospital. Picture of me in recovery curtesy of my boyfriend lol. 

      · 3 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        DaisyChainOz

        Glad it went well!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and wonderful success!! 🤗

      2. buildabetteranna

        buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

      3. Selina333

        Selina333

        Neat you have a pic of this day! I was sooo happy to get my surgery. It was well worth it! And I'm not even near my goal. I had surgery Dec. 2!

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      Bought a treadmill and some 5 lb weights. Time to get off my butt and get moving!
      · 1 reply
      1. DaisyChainOz

        DaisyChainOz

        That's a great choice! 😊

    • DaisyChainOz

      DaisyChainOz

      Surgery done!  Really looking forward to the next chapter 🥳😁
      · 3 replies
      1. GreenTealael

        GreenTealael

        Congratulations!!🎉

      2. Bugzy46

        Bugzy46

        Congrats

      3. Alisa_S

        Alisa_S

        Fantastic! Best of luck to you & I hope you're healing nicely & not having much pain!🙏

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