PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

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1. 

   Is it worth it? Did I make the right decision?

   By danithomas, December 16, 2016
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   • 464 views
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   • highfunctioningfatman
   • December 19, 2016
2. 

   Is it worth it? Newcomer trying to decide, please help

   By dglaeser, January 9, 2008
   • 6 replies
   • 925 views
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   • dglaeser
   • January 13, 2008
3. 

   Is it wrong?

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   By hellokitty, August 10, 2013
   • 17 replies
   • 1,295 views
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   • hellokitty
   • August 13, 2013
4. 

   Is Kettlecorn Popcorn Ok?

   By kittylove32, September 30, 2012
   • 9 replies
   • 1,661 views
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   • wallflower
   • October 1, 2012
5. 

   Is lap band a stepping stone to RNY?

   By cfranklin526, May 29, 2013
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   • 539 views
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   • srofe5
   • June 10, 2013
6. 

   Is Lap Band right for losing 80 lbs?

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   By david6789, June 17, 2009
   • 15 replies
   • 7,712 views
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   • AU09
   • June 19, 2009
7. 

   Is Lap-Band an 'elective' surgery

   By loser4life, December 2, 2008
   • 5 replies
   • 3,257 views
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   • thenume
   • December 2, 2008
8. 

   Is Lap-Band for me?

   By cantdecide, November 8, 2010
   • 4 replies
   • 678 views
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   • Nickel
   • November 10, 2010
9. 

   Is Lap-band Right For Me?

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   By Claym325, January 4, 2012
   • 22 replies
   • 3,015 views
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   • 54Shirley
   • January 7, 2012
10. 

    Is laparoscopic surgery possible if someone had other abdominal surgery procedures in the past?

    By marioclark, January 7, 2016
    • 4 replies
    • 360 views
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    • DaisyAmy
    • January 20, 2016
11. 

    is lapband considered cosmetic surgery?

    By beautiful_days, November 25, 2009
    • 4 replies
    • 3,731 views
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    • elcee
    • November 26, 2009
12. 

    Is lapband for me?

    By mdrai, February 20, 2007
    • 9 replies
    • 1,106 views
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    • lauraj
    • February 26, 2007
13. 

    Is LapBand for Me???

    By mom2twoboysinfl, July 21, 2008
    • 6 replies
    • 935 views
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    • flowers
    • July 21, 2008
14. 

    IS lapband possible for a peritoneal dialysis patient ?

    By ddp, April 13, 2011
    • 3 replies
    • 3,231 views
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    • erink58
    • April 14, 2011
15. 

    Is Lb For Me?

    By ponderingLB, June 22, 2012   

    • pre-op
    • 10 replies
    • 1,291 views
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    • elcee
    • June 23, 2012
16. 

    Is Medicare paying for sleeve in Texas?

    By maggie914, February 23, 2013
    • 2 replies
    • 345 views
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    • evitagen
    • April 5, 2013
17. 

    Is Mexico?

    By kikismom, June 27, 2008
    • 10 replies
    • 1,272 views
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    • kbinaz
    • June 28, 2008
18. 

    Is my band eroded?

    By caleybooth, April 5, 2011
    • 6 replies
    • 1,434 views
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    • caleybooth
    • April 15, 2011
19. 

    Is my BF sabotaging me?

    By Felicia, October 19, 2011
    • 5 replies
    • 961 views
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    • gfawcetti
    • October 21, 2011
20. 

    Is My Bmi High Enough For Kaiser To Cover?

    By geminigrl, June 14, 2012
    • 1 reply
    • 383 views
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    • Lacey8724
    • June 14, 2012
21. 

    Is my BMI too low for the sleeve?

    By maybesomeday, June 27, 2016
    • 11 replies
    • 1,726 views
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    • trmertz
    • July 3, 2016
22. 

    Is my bougie size too big?

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    By HEARTONMYSLEEVE, February 23, 2010
    • 15 replies
    • 6,206 views
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    • Tiffykins
    • February 25, 2010
23. 

    Is my Doctor A scammer ?

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    By LomoMandy, February 21, 2010
    • 16 replies
    • 1,793 views
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    • honk
    • February 25, 2010
24. 

    Is my doctor right?

    By APRPro4U, August 12, 2011
    • 3 replies
    • 951 views
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    • screeden
    • August 13, 2011
25. 

    Is My Dr Insane?

    By Eva Chavez, November 4, 2012
    • 14 replies
    • 1,715 views
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    • kiwiladydee
    • November 11, 2012
26. 

    Is my goal unrealistic?

    By K_aane, February 4, 2017
    • 0 replies
    • 365 views
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    • K_aane
    • February 4, 2017
27. 

    Is my passionate love affair with food over?!?!? Are we breaking up?

    By YumiMumi, April 10, 2016   

    • gastric bypass
    • preop fears
    • 11 replies
    • 1,020 views
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    • KristenLe
    • April 20, 2016
28. 

    Is my PPI making me hungry?

    By her1981, August 2, 2015
    • 2 replies
    • 387 views
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    • her1981
    • August 2, 2015
29. 

    Is my sleeve too big

    By tanyatg, March 17, 2017
    • 10 replies
    • 801 views
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    • kimberb
    • March 19, 2017
30. 

    Is my thinking correct in regards to the bang?

    By Electraglide, May 29, 2008
    • 6 replies
    • 771 views
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    • gdf18
    • May 29, 2008
31. 

    Is occasional Nsaids okay post-op?

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    By Hugs :), March 20, 2015
    • 25 replies
    • 5,621 views
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    • di0607
    • May 26, 2016
32. 

    Is PCOS considered a co-morbidity?

    By GOTIGERS, September 6, 2014
    • 12 replies
    • 920 views
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    • mi75
    • September 7, 2014
33. 

    Is Pre Op diet Possible?

    By Brandie Harris, December 17, 2014
    • 10 replies
    • 682 views
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    • MamyBeth
    • December 18, 2014
34. 

    Is Pre Surgery Diet mandatory

    By crut77, August 26, 2016
    • 12 replies
    • 666 views
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    • KristenLe
    • August 26, 2016
35. 

    Is ready to scream

    By lisabug, November 18, 2010
    • 6 replies
    • 846 views
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    • star21nd
    • May 25, 2014
36. 

    Is recovery of hernia repair any different?

    By wc_lady, August 3, 2007
    • 8 replies
    • 1,008 views
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    • miminms
    • August 7, 2007
37. 

    Is rny good for BMI 36/37 with high blood pressure

    By harmony love, October 7, 2018
    • 12 replies
    • 758 views
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    • Frustr8
    • October 8, 2018
38. 

    Is sex better as a thinner you?

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    By AR40, January 25, 2014
    • 21 replies
    • 1,970 views
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    • keish_lorraine
    • March 1, 2014
39. 

    Is sipping forever?

    By Ginaki, November 9, 2007
    • 7 replies
    • 932 views
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    • flipman416
    • October 30, 2008
40. 

    Is sleeve good for SERIOUS sugar addicts?

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    By melissa160, August 20, 2014
    • 19 replies
    • 2,100 views
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    • melissa160
    • August 22, 2014
41. 

    Is Sleeve Success Possible Without Exercise?

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    By DanaInNewOrleans, September 6, 2012
    • 31 replies
    • 9,376 views
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    • sassypants
    • September 6, 2012
42. 

    Is Smoking bad for the band?

    By juliegeraci, November 24, 2007
    • 3 replies
    • 1,187 views
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    • sfeiner
    • November 25, 2007
43. 

    Is smoking marijuana safe after surgery?

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    By NinaMariexo, September 15, 2021
    • 16 replies
    • 5,622 views
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    • Schrouppy
    • August 30
44. 

    Is sodium a problem for anyone else?

    By Maria my turn, February 22, 2019
    • 1 reply
    • 490 views
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    • Ed_NW
    • February 22, 2019
45. 

    Is somebody required during surgery and driving home?

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    By shirleyjohn001, August 4, 2015
    • 17 replies
    • 841 views
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    • Michelle Tarver
    • August 9, 2015
46. 

    Is strength training safe?

    By cajun, January 26, 2010
    • 0 replies
    • 778 views
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    • cajun
    • January 26, 2010
47. 

    Is Sugar free chocolates Ok for Pre-op????

    By missy, August 25, 2007
    • 8 replies
    • 1,383 views
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    • missy
    • August 31, 2007
48. 

    Is Sugar Free Gum Ok On Liquid Diet?

    By mrs sandy r, September 24, 2012
    • 2 replies
    • 4,203 views
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    • MDM0927
    • September 24, 2012
49. 

    is sugar free stuff bad for you?

    By andielmt, January 28, 2008
    • 5 replies
    • 2,926 views
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    • andielmt
    • January 29, 2008
50. 

    Is surgery in Mexico safe?

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    By steph74, May 4, 2008
    • 25 replies
    • 3,542 views
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    • devotion
    • May 10, 2008