Question:
What were/are your frequently asked questions?

Hello everyone. I'm putting together a list of pre-op, new post-op and longer term post op "frequently asked questions" for my wls support group. Please either respond to this post or email me privately with a list of your faq's (and the answers if you have them!) thanks so much, kate [email protected] www.geocities.com/katebme2002    — jkb (posted on February 12, 2003)

February 12, 2003
people who knows that I have the wls will asked me 1. How much wts I have lost? 2. Would I ever do it again? 3. How big is your stomach? 3. Does my family support me?4. HOw hard is it to get the insurance to approve it and how long does it take from the beginning to the surgery date? Thanks. Mimie.
   — mimie V.

February 12, 2003
What are the pre-rec's for this surgery? what is the differnce between all those types of surgies? What is better open or Lap? What can I eat? How big will my pouch be? Do all people vomit? What is this Dumping thing I hear about? How big will my scar be? How soon can I excercise, drive a car, go back to work, have sex again etc? Do I have to drink all that water and why? Can I still have a few beers with the guys after work? What do I tell my friends, family, children etc? Why do I have to have a Psych Consult? Can I lose too much and what happens if I keep losing and can't stop? How much can my pouch hold? What happens with all this extra skin?How much pain will there be? What if I start my period when I go into surgery? What if I come down with the flu or a cold? How many surgeries has the doctor done? Has anyone died - and what are the risks? What if I get constipated? What is suture/staple disruption? Where can I get all those proteins I need? And Why do I need so much? Divorce rates? What about those Medic Allert braclets? Is there any websites I can look up on my computer? What is this Restruant Card I hear about? Why did I stop losing - how can I get going again? Help, my hair is falling out! Why? How come my friend lose more than me? I fall off - am I doomed to gain weight now? Can I gain all the weight back? How long will I be in surgery? How long will I be in the hospital? Off of work? Is there any weight restrictions? Why do I feel depressed - I should be happy? My hormones are all goofed up - I feel happy at times and crying and ready to strangle my husband at other times - Why? Why don't I feel like having sex more? I'm scared, nervous - what if I'm making a mistake - what if this surgery is not for me? Can it be reversed? Why am I tired all the time? What do I need to take to the hospital? How do I wipe my butt? Where do I find all the products I'll need after I get home? What is the long term of this surgery???? Oh well - hope these helped ya- Sally, Harrison, MI (3-26-03!!!)
   — Sally P.

February 12, 2003
It seeems a "trip" to this site's library would answer this question for you. They are categorized and you would be able to tell which questions are asked the most frequently. Shelley
   — Shelley.