PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

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   Pissed Off and Rebelling

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   By clevergirl, March 13, 2017
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   Dr Alveraz

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   By ICandothis, June 29, 2012   

   • Sleeve
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   March sleevers anyone?

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   By Jennifer616, February 24, 2013
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   • Jennifer616
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   BCBS Federal Requirements for Lap Band

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   By BigOBoy123, March 5, 2013   

   • 6 month diet documentation
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   Hurry Up and Wait!

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   By Misty Marie, April 19, 2023
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   • Naomi Rowe
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   Lap Band vs Sleeve

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   By attitudefree, June 3, 2009
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   • wannabhealthy45
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   getting food stuck....

   By crazy8, January 4, 2008
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   • BandedNhappy
   • February 20, 2010
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   58 years too old for VSG?

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   By graymadebbie, April 9, 2011
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   Kaiser PreOp

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   By K Be Good!, October 13, 2020
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    Nervous about Mexico Surgery!!

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    By davidblackmisty, August 21, 2010
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    • JennChap
    • November 27, 2010
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    Why is a stool sample needed

    By marissahealthiernewme, October 20, 2016
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    • nh-vsgirl
    • October 20, 2016
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    Who's see Dr. Alberto Aceves-Mexicali?

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    By newmee, October 22, 2010
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    • elodge
    • March 30, 2011
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    Anyone Else On Liquid Diet For Thanksgiving?

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    By hajones5891, November 6, 2012
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    • Mommabird
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    Dr. Rodriguez (Tijuana mexico)

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    By sondrapj, June 19, 2010
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    • MS LISA
    • September 7, 2010
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    PrevPac for H Polyri....Disgusting!

    By mswisdom, September 25, 2013
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    • lissa863
    • June 5, 2014
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    Company asked to Reschedule Surgery so it's more convenient for them

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    By Danimal, April 23, 2009
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    • alicia3138
    • November 25, 2009
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    does anyone else feel that nothing else matters?

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    By jessiquoi, August 13, 2014
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    • Stephanie Kandace
    • September 22, 2014
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    What you wished you would have packed for your hospital stay....

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    By PNWgrandma, December 28, 2022
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    • Alex Brecher
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    Seattle & Tacoma WA Surgeons?

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    By ldturner, November 2, 2010
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    • Thea'sMom
    • November 29, 2010
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    pre-op diet CAUSING CONSTIPATION?

    By sleevinIT, November 7, 2013
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    • sleevinIT
    • November 19, 2013
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    Bmi 37?

    By kiddobiddo, May 6, 2009
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    • Shauna80
    • May 7, 2009
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    Hypertrophic scars

    By MollyBrown, February 7, 2008
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    • aubrie
    • February 11, 2008
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    April 2011 Bandsters

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    By emptyNest, February 22, 2011
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    • Bella Bear
    • June 27, 2011
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    awake during intubation

    By Baseball Mom3, September 21, 2011
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    • Rootman
    • September 23, 2011
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    Question from a banded woman's husband...

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    By azgunslinger, November 10, 2006
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    • Fauxnaif
    • December 8, 2006
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    Newbie with tons of unanswered questions

    By Bjordan2, December 6, 2016
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    • Bjordan2
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    any New Hampshire newbies?

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    By inspyrdbyu, March 12, 2016
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    • ZinNH
    • September 22, 2017
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    TMI - Preop enema required?

    By stef123633, May 15, 2008
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    • favorite
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    Cardiologist

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    By ZollDoll, July 6, 2016
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    • rdharri
    • July 22, 2016
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    PCP clearance?

    By jacks89, July 17, 2015
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    • Jersrose43
    • July 18, 2015
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    Military Hospitals and VSG

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    By Disney, December 8, 2010
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    • Amy T
    • March 20, 2011
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    I can't believe it!!!!!! March 25th is the date

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    By hopeinapril, February 29, 2008
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    • wannadancesoon
    • March 27, 2008
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    ANY AUGUST SLEEVERS OUT THERE ?

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    By Bellanthin, July 19, 2013
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    • Kacy
    • August 17, 2013
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    How much can you eat.....

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    By cher3150, November 24, 2006
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    • Betsyjane
    • January 18, 2007
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    Anyone having surgery in November?

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    By sunstorm14760, October 21, 2015
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    • hildaruiz29
    • November 18, 2015
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    Did you have to pay your surgical copay upfront

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    By Natasha Estrada, July 18, 2014
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    • lau4lau
    • January 18, 2015
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    Tube down the throat during surgery?

    By QueenB, July 9, 2007
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    • kat44
    • July 11, 2007
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    Optifast 2 week Pre-Op diet

    By nmccarthy, June 13, 2014
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    • mareeamos17
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    WLS Cover-up Story

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    By Andrew0929, October 5, 2013
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    • cprince1975
    • December 1, 2013
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    Surgery date November 10th... Anyone else?

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    By Sha'sJourney, October 23, 2010
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    • Sha'sJourney
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    What are you looking forward to?

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    By hollybower, October 18, 2015
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    • cassandramarie93
    • November 29, 2016
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    Less than a week!

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    By Sunrise07214, June 3, 2014
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    • daw3378
    • June 18, 2014
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    3 Weeks Post Gastric Sleeve Op And Eating Real Food...

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    By Queen of Crop, November 20, 2011
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    • erp
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    Methadone And Lap Band

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    By Justin B., March 4, 2011
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    • andrea0121
    • April 25, 2011
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    What was your "Yep. I'm getting WLS." moment?

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    By GranadoM74, April 14, 2016
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    • busybeebug
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    Is it mandatory to quit smoking?

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    By kymmiej11, November 15, 2014
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    • SuperDave
    • November 19, 2014
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    Am I doomed? (Please say no!)

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    By Kellylynn, April 30, 2013   

    • Pre Op Diet Fail
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    • lizv123
    • May 6, 2013
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    Keep WLS a secret from family and friends...

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    By Jay05, June 20, 2015
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    • glocaves
    • July 4, 2015
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    I totally messed up my liquid diet...

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    By ladyinred66, June 24, 2008
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    • shannie shan
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    20% Regain Weight After 2 Years

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    By Need-a-Sleeve, August 8, 2012
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    • robynluevano
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