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PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

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  1. Surgery Day is Tomorrow!

    By hmvjoyce,
    • 32 replies
    • 1,692 views

  2. Gallbladder Removal?

    By Wisdom2KnowTheDifference,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,692 views

  3. Advice Wanted

    By DebbieC1970,
    • 22 replies
    • 1,692 views

  4. What to Tell'em

    By Uptwist,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,692 views

  5. Anesthesia.........

    By aprilnicole,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,692 views

  6. I have my surgery date set for 01/15/19. I'm excited and I can't wait to start a new chapter in my life.

    By shawnayoakum,
    • 30 replies
    • 1,692 views

  7. Teachers...how Long Did You Take Off

    By 4sweeties,
    • 20 replies
    • 1,692 views

  8. Total weight loss confusion...

    By haleymarie,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,692 views

  9. Protein Shake

    By Veeta,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,691 views

  10. Pro-op diet crankiness! Cranky when hungry...

    By starfish108,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,691 views

  11. How soon can I have a glass of wine?

    By WendyRae,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,691 views

  12. Lap-Band and Weight Watchers

    By Penelope,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,691 views

  13. What do you get at starbucks?

    By kjhack,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,691 views

  14. Shakes

    By emttina,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,691 views

  15. Bye Bye Sugar...

    By Love2Travel816,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,691 views

  16. Husky Insurance, Please Help!

    By courtdemers,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,691 views

  17. Where is everyone getting free protein samples online?

    By re14768,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,690 views

  18. How Do I Get Protien When I Have To Drink Clear Liquids For 2 Weeks Post Op?

    By Karma84,   
    • 12 replies
    • 1,690 views

  19. Hiatal Hernia Route? Dr. Nicholson

    By iwant2becurvynotlumpy,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,690 views

  20. Day 1 liquid diet: anyone with me?

    By mcdoja,
    • 27 replies
    • 1,690 views

  21. Is there any reason not to start heavily dieting now?

    By Tina4heath4ever,
    • 20 replies
    • 1,690 views

  22. Cheating on the liquid pre-op diet :(

    By leebick,
    • 19 replies
    • 1,689 views

  23. Surgery tomorrow!

    By wagyu,
    • 36 replies
    • 1,689 views

  24. Can you lose more then 100 lbs with the sleeve?

    By lyndabuon,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,689 views

  25. I am nervous please calm me down

    By tcbgirl,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,689 views

  26. Insurance/surgeon requirements, healthnet

    By aannaa ,   
    • 4 replies
    • 1,689 views

  27. RN's How long did you take off work?

    By ambraberger,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,688 views

  28. Surgery Tomorrow

    By lat72,
    • 33 replies
    • 1,688 views

  29. ? about True Results consultation and things to follow.

    By Food_vs_Life,   
    • 8 replies
    • 1,688 views

  30. VSG and Piercings?

    By Detroit_25,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,688 views

  31. I Know I Shouldn't Let Other People Get To Me But....

    By Nicci,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,688 views

  32. Acid Reducers?

    By TiffanyIsMajor,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,688 views

  33. Lap Band Seminar Next Week!!!! Scared and Excited both!

    By TaraLynneRN,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,688 views

  34. Tricare Fees?

    By shante87,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,688 views

  35. Hoping toget answers to a few questions...

    By Caligirl88,
    • 20 replies
    • 1,688 views

  36. My biggest fear - uncontrollable diarrhea

    By Sue Magoo,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,688 views

  37. Pre-Op Diet

    By Rose57,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,687 views

  38. Freaking out a bit!

    By Grateful Heart,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,687 views

  39. Frustrated after consult...help!

    By CandyE,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,687 views

  40. surgery Monday and I'm fearful

    By MaureenS,
    • 22 replies
    • 1,687 views

  41. Pre-op diet

    By LindsayT,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,687 views

  42. Qutting Smoking

    By kimpossible67,
    • 35 replies
    • 1,687 views

  43. Any March 29 Sleevers?

    By prettynpink,
    • 26 replies
    • 1,686 views

  44. Mexico Sleevers

    By NeNe1284,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,686 views

  45. Surgery in September....Encouragement!

    By roni56,
    • 32 replies
    • 1,686 views

  46. Tomorrow's the Big day

    By Gina99lov,
    • 24 replies
    • 1,686 views

  47. Getting nervous

    By SRP1985,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,685 views

  48. Prejudice against fat people

    By firefaerie266,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,685 views

  49. Gastric bypass over sleeve

    By Good apple,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,685 views

  50. sooooooooo sad

    By ohhuera,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,685 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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