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I have acrylic French manicure and dr said its ok for surgery and during my pre op visit, the oxygen levels read fine

I was told the shape of a banana but not the size.

My dr wouldnt even allow me to get the surgery unless my bmi was at least 40 or 35 with pre existing condition. So for 180lbs that would be 4'8" and 5'0" tall respectfully. I thought this was true for all surgeons, I dont really understand. I understand the band revision to sleeve but not all others. I had to gain 3 lbs at 265 just to be eligible for surgery at my height because I do not have a pre existing condition. Good luck with weight loss everyone!

For my height a healthy weight would be anywhere between 130-170..I weigh 268 now so 100lbs plus...i'm aiming for about 120

My surgery is on the 23rd as well.. I am 23 years old and from Connecticut

Omg you look wonderful...are you exercising? Whats your secret?

They can give you something to relax you down there for the insertion. ..I found out about this after the insertion

My dr said a good surgeon can get around any liver...full of himself much? We don't have a preop diet, we just can't gain weight before surgery

I'm not sure the nutritional value but I love the cool lime refresher at starbucks..its iced and made with coffee leaves instead of beans. There is a berry hibiscus one but it tastes too flowery for my tastes

I have mirena and love it..unlike depo which I had before, the hormones are centralized so it shouldnt have many side effects.

I dont and never have smoked but my dr says you have to quit for 3 months before he does the surgery. ..the only one he will do on a smoker is lapband.

I'm having surgery this thursday and planning on going back to work the following Wednesday...my boss will give me more time if I need it but I think it really depends on the person, ive heard about people who get surgery on friday and go back the following monday (granted someone else drives) and others who take multiple weeks off

My fiance says they cover everything else with blankets...he said they dont want any distractions...I guess that was a compliment saying my body would be a distraction haha

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What about a wetsuit...my friend wears one that covers her arms but they have them that covers your legs as well (whole legs like pants or half legs like shorts) she wears it because she is a skin cancer survivor but it shouldn't matter

My mom lives in Derby I grew up there since middle school

I have a choice of post op Protein drinks but I must pick from a list because my doctor knows the sugar contents in these drinks. Just wondering if anyone has tried more than one of these and can perhaps give reviews or comparisons as to which ones you prefered. This is only for the first two weeks post op. Diet carnation instant Breakfast (made with skim milk) Ensure Boost Advant-edge carb control Atkins ready to drink Glucerma Slim fast Also which flavors did you like if applicable

Does anyone know any other reason besides dehydration that causes deep and wiggly veins? The nurses always have issues getting to my veins in my arms and so I ask them to do it in my hand. Some say they dont do it in the hand so I end up with a large bruise from them poking at me. I drink about a 1/2 to 1gallon of water per day and have for a while (about 3 years and this has always been an issue. I'm pre op btw. What can I do to get my veins to show?