PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

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1. 

   Super frustrated

   By sasa_maria, June 26, 2019
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   • Frustr8
   • June 26, 2019
2. 

   July 2019 - Surgery Schedule

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   By Mom_of_Chaos, June 25, 2019
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   • SeattleLady
   • August 1, 2019
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   Just when I thought I had no more questions - clear liquids question!!

   By KarenLR75, June 25, 2019   

   • bypass
   • pre-op
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   • SusieQ2019
   • June 25, 2019
4. 

   Journey beginnings and early concerns

   By Ramsdale, June 25, 2019   

   • Skin
   • Insurance
   • (and 1 more)

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     • Skin
     • Insurance
     • Recommendations
   • 1 reply
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   • GreenTealael
   • June 25, 2019
5. 

   Uncertain what surgery to get.

   By Superpharm01, June 24, 2019
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   • AZhiker
   • June 25, 2019
6. 

   High BMI

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   By NYElizabeth18, June 23, 2019
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   • NYElizabeth18
   • June 28, 2019
7. 

   Umm I need an excuse well a we’ll developed story on how to tell my employer that I need a week a off?

   By KKO.0524, June 23, 2019
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   • notmyname
   • June 24, 2019
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   September 2019 🍂🍁

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   By Repeatingthoughts, June 22, 2019
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   • Dances with Carbs
   • October 25, 2019
9. 

   July 8th consultation

   By Danielleh, June 21, 2019
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   • Frustr8
   • July 8, 2019
10. 

    Finally got my surgery date... when did you cut things out?

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    By MeowAMR, June 19, 2019
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    • PudgeBeGone
    • July 15, 2019
11. 

    Pre-op diet question

    By Jdymitc, June 19, 2019
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    • Jobber
    • June 19, 2019
12. 

    Will Be Banded No More

    By SlimChickadee, June 19, 2019
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    • SlimChickadee
    • June 19, 2019
13. 

    Will Be Banded No More

    By SlimChickadee, June 19, 2019
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    • SlimChickadee
    • July 4, 2019
14. 

    My Hospital Bag..??

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    By BulletWithButterflyWings, June 18, 2019
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    • daldridge
    • July 6, 2019
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    Has anyone had their gallbladder removed at the same time their surgery?

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    By fulfillingfavor, June 17, 2019
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    • fulfillingfavor
    • July 14, 2019
16. 

    Depressed

    By debra102364, June 17, 2019
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    • 464 views
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    • debra102364
    • June 18, 2019
17. 

    Social Events and Eating Out: Advice?

    By Guest, June 17, 2019   

    • eating out
    • social events
    • (and 1 more)

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      • eating out
      • social events
      • advice
    • 7 replies
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    • Guest
    • June 18, 2019
18. 

    Tips on eating slower

    By Nonnaof4, June 17, 2019
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    • Nonnaof4
    • June 18, 2019
19. 

    Pre-op diet weight gain

    By victoriaobe, June 17, 2019
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    • GradyCat
    • June 17, 2019
20. 

    Should I do this??

    By caithriona , June 17, 2019
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    • gabybab
    • June 17, 2019
21. 

    Switching Surgeons

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    By Basham53, June 16, 2019
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    • KarenLR75
    • June 29, 2019
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    Struggling with support system at home.

    By TravMac, June 16, 2019
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    • NYJenn
    • June 17, 2019
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    Pre surgery fears

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    By Amelia2019, June 13, 2019
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    • Amelia2019
    • June 20, 2019
24. 

    RNY or Sleeve

    By kim2girls, June 13, 2019
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    • Briswife15
    • June 17, 2019
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    Preop diet what are you eating or drinking today?

    By fulfillingfavor, June 12, 2019
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    • 602 views
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    • ARMoma45
    • June 13, 2019
26. 

    Referral Received!!

    By Amanda0911, June 12, 2019
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    • TattooedSeaStar
    • June 25, 2019
27. 

    Test before surgery

    By mistiterry2014, June 12, 2019
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    • Chevron
    • June 13, 2019
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    Urine Screening - Smoking

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    By Krimsonbutterflies, June 12, 2019
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    • november11
    • September 25, 2019
29. 

    Help I gained 5 pounds & my surgery is in two weeks!

    By fulfillingfavor, June 12, 2019
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    • Zemi
    • June 17, 2019
30. 

    Negative comments

    By Scarlettsgrandma, June 11, 2019   

    • Gastric bypass
    • Negativity
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      • Gastric bypass
      • Negativity
      • Prayers
    • 11 replies
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    • Midnightsun
    • June 12, 2019
31. 

    Pre-OP Diet

    By fulfillingfavor, June 11, 2019
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    • victoriaobe
    • June 12, 2019
32. 

    Packing a bag for the hospital

    By onepreciousk , June 10, 2019   

    • Bag
    • Necessities
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    • stilljustafatguy
    • June 13, 2019
33. 

    Anyone have a Nissen Wrap and Bypass Surgery

    By CraftyNana, June 10, 2019
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    • CraftyNana
    • June 10, 2019
34. 

    KETO? After surgery

    By njcardi97, June 9, 2019
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    • Frustr8
    • June 11, 2019
35. 

    Anyone have autoimmune issues & have the LapBand?

    By Ysturner, June 9, 2019   

    • autoimmune
    • heavier post op
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      • autoimmune
      • heavier post op
      • steroids
      • hypothyroidism
    • 3 replies
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    • Mrs.Shel
    • June 15, 2019
36. 

    Pre Surgery Jitters

    By ACinOH, June 7, 2019   

    • pre-op
    • depression
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      • pre-op
      • depression
      • anxiety
      • supprt system
      • support
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    • Frustr8
    • June 14, 2019
37. 

    Sleeve Gastrectomy and the Military

    By bodyicanflaunt, June 7, 2019   

    • Military
    • VSG
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      • Military
      • VSG
      • Sleeve
      • Sleevegastrectomy
      • Air Force
      • Navy
      • Marines
      • Army
      • National guard
      • Bariatric surgery
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    • Frustr8
    • June 7, 2019
38. 

    Last meal!

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    By KareBear714, June 7, 2019
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    • apiane
    • June 13, 2019
39. 

    Journey To VSG (NYC Edition)

    By curlygirlgetsfit, June 6, 2019
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    • Repeatingthoughts
    • June 25, 2019
40. 

    Does anyone have Texas Medicaid Amerigroup

    By jennifer47, June 5, 2019
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    • Frustr8
    • June 5, 2019
41. 

    Freaking out.

    By BulletWithButterflyWings, June 5, 2019
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    • KarenLR75
    • June 7, 2019
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    Pre surgery 6 mth required diet

    By jennifer47, June 5, 2019
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    • ARMoma45
    • June 8, 2019
43. 

    Surgery needs and help

    By Bianca S., June 4, 2019
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    • AZhiker
    • June 5, 2019
44. 

    Post Op

    By Lifeafter40, June 4, 2019
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    • SlimChickadee
    • June 6, 2019
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    CPAP Compliance- possibly switch Surgeons

    By Midnightsun, June 3, 2019   

    • cpap
    • switch surgeons
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    • Midnightsun
    • June 4, 2019
46. 

    First appointment

    By Libby63, June 3, 2019   

    • First appointment
    • Surgeon
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    • Frustr8
    • June 4, 2019
47. 

    Caffeine!

    By BabettesFeast, June 3, 2019
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    • apiane
    • June 3, 2019
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    Psych Eval

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    By SlimChickadee, June 3, 2019
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    • SlimChickadee
    • June 16, 2019
49. 

    RNY @ 220

    By MgbGirl, June 3, 2019
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    • deletedprofile123
    • June 23, 2019
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    Pre Op

    By Lifeafter40, June 3, 2019
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    • GradyCat
    • June 3, 2019