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PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

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  1. Is the sleeve a second WLS surgery for most?

    By attitudefree,
    • 31 replies
    • 3,897 views

  2. just starting the lapband process

    By zabrim,
    • 2 replies
    • 3,894 views

  3. Were/are any of you OBSESSED preop?

    By Mrs.RRn,
    • 58 replies
    • 3,892 views

  4. How long did it take you to recover after lapband surgery and back to work

    By ade74,
    • 5 replies
    • 3,890 views

  5. Not Losing Weight On The Pre-Op Diet...

    By Kelly G,
    • 8 replies
    • 3,889 views

  6. Sleeve or band

    By CrissyCakes,
    • 64 replies
    • 3,886 views

  7. EGD Tomorrow!! SCARED!

    By RyanZ,
    • 17 replies
    • 3,885 views

  8. Pre-Op Diet????

    By VBomber22,
    • 22 replies
    • 3,883 views

  9. Why is size of stomach SO small?

    By TwoStepsBack,
    • 13 replies
    • 3,881 views

  10. Here we go!

    By hayleyf3706,
    • 29 replies
    • 3,878 views

  11. Trying to be patient

    By LB_Annie,
    • 31 replies
    • 3,876 views

  12. How long was your journey from 1st Dr.'s visit to surgery?

    By che4u,
    • 26 replies
    • 3,874 views

  13. I am banded!!!!!!

    By MollyRN,
    • 34 replies
    • 3,873 views

  14. A single doughnut almost broke me

    By snickysnack78,
    • 11 replies
    • 3,873 views

  15. Anyone having or had a sleeve weighing 200lbs? SD 14/05/17

    By Rachel79uk,
    • 62 replies
    • 3,869 views

  16. Not enough weight for surgery

    By Slimmy-mommeee,
    • 39 replies
    • 3,864 views

  17. Hibernation Syndrome

    By BZButterfly79,
    • 5 replies
    • 3,863 views

  18. Best shake???

    By E G,
    • 45 replies
    • 3,863 views

  19. You Need To Lose 10 more pounds before I operate!

    By 10stackzz,
    • 20 replies
    • 3,863 views

  20. Tired of People Saying: "You Really Don't Look Lika You Need That!!"

    By ncarreras,
    • 59 replies
    • 3,860 views

  21. September Surgery

    By msdemps,
    • 43 replies
    • 3,859 views

  22. No extended release meds ever?

    By ardelia,
    • 10 replies
    • 3,858 views

  23. Please help me with protiens!!!

    By Bamalama,
    • 47 replies
    • 3,855 views

  24. 3 month insurance required diet

    By ren0318,
    • 10 replies
    • 3,855 views

  25. food addiction + band = ????

    By deanna,
    • 34 replies
    • 3,854 views

  26. Gastric Bypass vs. Gastric Sleeve

    By Armygalbonnie,
    • 34 replies
    • 3,852 views

  27. Kaiser Fremont- Dr. Hahn

    By audaciousmarie,
    • 40 replies
    • 3,850 views

  28. Pre-op and obsessed?

    By NagathaChristie,
    • 46 replies
    • 3,850 views

  29. BMI of 33-34

    By rw86347,
    • 2 replies
    • 3,849 views

  30. Day surgery and February 2 surgery date!

    By soontobefitmom628,
    • 50 replies
    • 3,849 views

  31. this may be a silly question.. but about tattoos before surgery. and NOT how they will look afterwards.

    By ettegdirb,
    • 6 replies
    • 3,849 views

  32. Money Up Front. Des Peres

    By Kate27,
    • 14 replies
    • 3,849 views

  33. Starving

    By lovemysgt,
    • 42 replies
    • 3,848 views

  34. Approval Seems A Bit Too Easy.

    By tsteves1,
    • 24 replies
    • 3,847 views

  35. Lap-Band vs. Sleeve gastrectomy

    By medicgipson,
    • 19 replies
    • 3,846 views

  36. Anyone traveling to Mexicali at end of the month?

    By LizzyM,
    • 47 replies
    • 3,846 views

  37. Listen to the new "NOW" LAP-BAND Radio Ad!

    By Alex Brecher,
    • 12 replies
    • 3,845 views

  38. Will be BANDED August 25th....Anybody Else??

    By Parshuter,
    • 47 replies
    • 3,844 views

  39. September 23rd sleevers!

    By S.Harper,
    • 59 replies
    • 3,842 views

  40. Who did you tell?

    By KaiserKid,
    • 64 replies
    • 3,842 views

  41. My Hubby Is Upset That I Scheduled My First Consultation, Help ;0/

    By christinanewhart,   
    • 55 replies
    • 3,841 views

  42. Negative people with negative feelings

    By eigna,
    • 45 replies
    • 3,840 views

  43. Surgery at 500 pounds?

    By hayleyx33,   
    • 20 replies
    • 3,839 views

  44. ADVICE PLEASE HELP!

    By Heidijenn,
    • 27 replies
    • 3,837 views

  45. Allergic After Surgery????

    By mcondjel,
    • 12 replies
    • 3,836 views

  46. Telling people Im having weight loss surgery.

    By karinbuck,
    • 40 replies
    • 3,835 views

  47. Obituary

    By Nikki_1985,
    • 21 replies
    • 3,835 views

  48. I Need Help Getting Approved For Gastric Sleeve Surgery

    By omamilam,   
    • 7 replies
    • 3,834 views

  49. Any Dec 13 Sleevers?

    By mike010906,
    • 65 replies
    • 3,833 views

  50. November Surgery

    By shannon_farrar,   
    • 49 replies
    • 3,833 views

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    • Bashbee91

      Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
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    • Bugg

      Bugg

      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
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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!

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