PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

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1. 

   New with questions about insurance and comorbidities

   By AcidArmor, February 4, 2020   

   • comorbidity
   • bcbsma
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     Tagged with:

     • comorbidity
     • bcbsma
     • high blood pressure
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   • AcidArmor
   • February 5, 2020
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   Pre-op

   By junesbaby2016@gmail.com, February 4, 2020
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   • Uomograsso
   • February 4, 2020
3. 

   Met my goal weight required for surgery today!

   By BoredFatGirl, February 4, 2020   

   • personal victory
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   • Lynda486
   • February 11, 2020
4. 

   Questions for Pre-op appointment

   By PSquared_vsg, February 3, 2020
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   • PSquared_vsg
   • February 5, 2020
5. 

   Have to wait 2-3 weeks from insurance approval to surgery consult!

   By saram245, February 3, 2020
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   • 486 views
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   • New&Improved
   • February 5, 2020
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   Is anyone taking Victoza prior to or post WLS.

   By Slownstedy, February 3, 2020
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   • Healthy_life2
   • February 4, 2020
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   Pre op Appointment

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   By Hey Girl Hey, February 3, 2020
   • 15 replies
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   • KarmaNina
   • February 28, 2020
8. 

   Surgery Approval

   By agcalabria , February 3, 2020
   • 8 replies
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   • New&Improved
   • February 7, 2020
9. 

   Weight history requirements?

   By BigSue, February 2, 2020
   • 11 replies
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   • BigSue
   • February 8, 2020
10. 

    Anyone have their gallbladder removed during surgery?

    By jami.1992, February 2, 2020
    • 8 replies
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    • NYJenn
    • August 2, 2020
11. 

    Liquids Before Surgery

    By momof2ballgirls, February 1, 2020
    • 6 replies
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    • Darktowerdream
    • February 2, 2020
12. 

    Sleeve or Duodenal Switch??

    By TeRo, February 1, 2020
    • 4 replies
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    • TeRo
    • February 2, 2020
13. 

    I have a cold 2 days before surgery! Will they cancel

    By lisafrommassachusetts, February 1, 2020
    • 9 replies
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    • AlwaysCruising
    • March 1, 2020
14. 

    Anyone know about "Slow Tea" laxative

    By over65, February 1, 2020
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    • over65
    • March 11, 2020
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    Sleevendectomy Wednesday and too sweet!

    By brian10x, January 31, 2020
    • 0 replies
    • 488 views
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    • brian10x
    • January 31, 2020
16. 

    Insurance question!

    By sierraaux1, January 31, 2020
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    • sierraaux1
    • February 1, 2020
17. 

    25.2 operation scared

    By Fmd angel, January 31, 2020
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    • Fmd angel
    • January 31, 2020
18. 

    March 3rd New date!!!!

    By glannin, January 31, 2020
    • 3 replies
    • 690 views
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    • It's time.
    • February 20, 2020
19. 

    Pre op weight loss confusion

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    By avillemure93, January 31, 2020
    • 16 replies
    • 1,637 views
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    • avillemure93
    • February 3, 2020
20. 

    Hurt

    By HLsleeve, January 30, 2020
    • 8 replies
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    • S@ssen@ch
    • January 31, 2020
21. 

    4 lbs away from presurgery goal weight

    By over65, January 30, 2020
    • 4 replies
    • 662 views
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    • GradyCat
    • January 30, 2020
22. 

    So Ready ... But Yet Another Wait

    By Machalo, January 29, 2020
    • 7 replies
    • 669 views
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    • ChubRub
    • January 31, 2020
23. 

    VSG to Revision

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    By ge0rgette2, January 29, 2020   

    • sleeve
    • gastric
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      Tagged with:

      • sleeve
      • gastric
      • revision
      • approval by insurance
      • surgeon
      • emblem health
      • ghi
      • worth it
      • healthier
    • 17 replies
    • 1,661 views
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    • ge0rgette2
    • March 10, 2020
24. 

    Step 1!

    By Luna805, January 29, 2020
    • 3 replies
    • 459 views
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    • athea.lei
    • January 30, 2020
25. 

    Waiting sucks

    By fiddlinjellybean, January 29, 2020   

    • Waiting
    • Insurance
    • (and 1 more)

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      • Waiting
      • Insurance
      • Week 5
    • 3 replies
    • 528 views
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    • fiddlinjellybean
    • January 30, 2020
26. 

    CIGNA DENIED

    By Tiredmimi, January 29, 2020
    • 14 replies
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    • JRT Mom
    • January 29, 2020
27. 

    Slightly Discouraged

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    By danielleleigh90, January 28, 2020
    • 23 replies
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    • danielleleigh90
    • February 14, 2020
28. 

    Getting closer!!

    By junesbaby2016@gmail.com, January 27, 2020
    • 2 replies
    • 612 views
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    • GradyCat
    • January 27, 2020
29. 

    Confusion About Requirements (Denmark)

    By BoredFatGirl, January 26, 2020   

    • denmark
    • gastric bypass
    • 7 replies
    • 995 views
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    • BoredFatGirl
    • January 26, 2020
30. 

    Just starting the process

    By lostnowfound3, January 26, 2020
    • 5 replies
    • 1,037 views
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    • over65
    • January 30, 2020
31. 

    New & excited

    By Luna805, January 25, 2020
    • 8 replies
    • 738 views
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    • BadWolfGirl
    • January 26, 2020
32. 

    Weight Loss on Pre-Op Diet

    By ResaRoo, January 25, 2020
    • 4 replies
    • 706 views
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    • New&Improved
    • January 26, 2020
33. 

    Having a hell of a time lately

    By MaineDoc, January 25, 2020
    • 10 replies
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    • New&Improved
    • January 26, 2020
34. 

    Protein Drinks Isopure

    By angela256z, January 23, 2020
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    • BadWolfGirl
    • February 12, 2020
35. 

    Life Taken Away

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    By Krimsonbutterflies, January 23, 2020
    • 45 replies
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    • GettinSkinnywithit
    • January 31, 2020
36. 

    Energy level

    By skybelle18, January 23, 2020
    • 2 replies
    • 541 views
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    • Fatboyslim1
    • January 23, 2020
37. 

    Cheated and disgusted

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    By Celeste kimberly, January 23, 2020
    • 37 replies
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    • BoredFatGirl
    • January 27, 2020
38. 

    Feeling Discouraged PreOp

    By SM16, January 23, 2020
    • 6 replies
    • 761 views
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    • New&Improved
    • January 23, 2020
39. 

    Tomorrow is the Big day

    By Felicia Leader, January 23, 2020
    • 9 replies
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    • Felicia Leader
    • January 26, 2020
40. 

    HELP 4 week optifast diet

    By Celeste kimberly, January 22, 2020
    • 7 replies
    • 841 views
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    • breavsg
    • January 23, 2020
41. 

    Support Garments

    By Mollieg, January 21, 2020
    • 9 replies
    • 901 views
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    • Likklelime
    • January 25, 2020
42. 

    The wait!

    By Tiredmimi, January 21, 2020
    • 6 replies
    • 728 views
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    • Tiredmimi
    • January 29, 2020
43. 

    V.A. Clinic Process

    By Bucky0126, January 21, 2020
    • 14 replies
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    • Hcat
    • March 5, 2020
44. 

    6 month of diet monitoring prior to surgery

    By shawnt, January 17, 2020
    • 10 replies
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    • TattooedSeaStar
    • January 20, 2020
45. 

    Saxenda started

    By Bucky0126, January 17, 2020
    • 11 replies
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    • Bucky0126
    • February 19, 2020
46. 

    PLEASE HELP. SURGERY DETAILS.

    By Steph x, January 17, 2020
    • 9 replies
    • 906 views
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    • Steph x
    • January 18, 2020
47. 

    Weird insurance question?

    By RainbowBrite57, January 16, 2020
    • 10 replies
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    • RainbowBrite57
    • January 22, 2020
48. 

    2nd Nutritionist. Meeting

    By junesbaby2016@gmail.com, January 16, 2020
    • 2 replies
    • 720 views
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    • GradyCat
    • January 16, 2020
49. 

    Cold 🥶 Feet 😬

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    By Love27, January 16, 2020
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    • Steph x
    • January 17, 2020
50. 

    gastric bypass side effects

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    By skyewolfe, January 16, 2020
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    • catwoman7
    • January 18, 2020