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Topic: Pre-op
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• (Jun 26, 2007) (View) (14 answers)
• "Goodbye" letters.... (Dec 6, 2005) (View) (13 answers)
• **2 Questions and 1 concern Please Help** (Aug 5, 2006) (View) (13 answers)
• 15 days out and fill so bloated even when i drink a sip of water. why? (Jun 8, 2008) (View) (4 answers)
• 2 weeks liquid diet (Jan 2, 2009) (View) (10 answers)
• 2 Weeks post-op gastric bypass and I had a salad pureed do u guys (Nov 22, 2008) (View) (9 answers)
• 3 days pre-op and feeling scared and a little depressed.. help? (Feb 21, 2009) (View) (13 answers)
• 4 Day liquid diet (Apr 26, 2007) (View) (6 answers)
• A realistic diet (Jun 29, 2007) (View) (15 answers)
• about how long does the laproscopic RNY procedure take (Jun 8, 2008) (View) (8 answers)
• Acid reflux with lap-band (Dec 27, 2007) (View) (10 answers)
• After the physic eval,did anyones physic recommend they do behavior mod therapy (Apr 16, 2008) (View) (4 answers)
• Alaskan Angel (Mar 26, 2009) (View) (1 answer)
• All protein diet (Feb 26, 2006) (View) (7 answers)
• Always have a clear secretion or foam like liquid in my mouth and throat what is this (Dec 31, 2009) (View) (5 answers)
• am i making the right decision?? (Sep 6, 2009) (View) (14 answers)
• Amount of intestine bypassed? (Sep 12, 2007) (View) (5 answers)
• An answer to a question on one of the message boards by saying that may (May 3, 2008) (View) (2 answers)
• an any one give my some pointers on what to besides fat free yogurt,pudding and broth (Apr 27, 2006) (View) (5 answers)
• Any advice on traveling while on the pre-op liquid diet? (Sep 22, 2008) (View) (6 answers)
• any Lap-Banders had any trouble getting approval having an under active thyroid? (Aug 11, 2009) (View) (2 answers)
• Any members from SOUTH AFRICA using this site? (Jan 29, 2010) (View) (3 answers)
• Any men had open RNY... Does body hair help to cover the scar up? (Jan 28, 2006) (View) (5 answers)
• Any one in Corpus Christi use Boone-Chapman? (Jun 22, 2009) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• any one in texas who had surgery what test are performed during pre op (Jan 29, 2006) (View) (1 answer)
• Any other anxious Sept 7th pre-ops out there? (Sep 5, 2006) (View) (6 answers)
• Any protein suggestion to add to food that are not flaored? (Mar 18, 2008) (View) (6 answers)
• any quick removal of nicotine (May 6, 2008) (View) (17 answers)
• Any Tips?? (Apr 14, 2009) (View) (9 answers)
• Any trouble accessing the good lists of things WLS patients need? (Aug 26, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• ANY WORDS OF ENGOURAGEMENT --DEC.11TH!! (Dec 7, 2006) (View) (14 answers)
• Anybody around 220 lb. mid 30s had lap-band and how are you doing. I want details! (Mar 30, 2009) (View) (4 answers)
• Anybody had a thyroidectomy (including their parathyroids)? (Mar 5, 2010) (View) (2 answers)
• Anyone a smoker before surgery? How long before surgery did you quit (Feb 1, 2011) (View) (11 answers)
• Anyone around 5ft. have good success w/ lap band? (Jul 27, 2009) (View) (3 answers)
• anyone been approved bcbs ppo without supervised diet (Dec 31, 2005) (View) (4 answers)
• Anyone been denied for having hypothyrodism????? Little nervous..... (May 21, 2006) (View) (10 answers)
• Anyone cheated on there two weeks pre op diet........................ (Apr 26, 2006) (View) (8 answers)
• Anyone else had Nutrition (Mar 21, 2010) (View) (7 answers)
• Anyone else out there feeling like they're just hanging in limbo?? (Nov 23, 2009) (View) (7 answers)
• Anyone experience weird spasms pre-op? (Apr 11, 2008) (View) (5 answers)
• Anyone fail their stress test before surgery? (Feb 23, 2009) (View) (6 answers)
• Anyone going to Juarez on 12/28 or 28? (Dec 25, 2009) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• ANYONE HAD A LAPOSCOPIC MULTIPLE HERNIA REPAIR SUGERY?? (Aug 2, 2008) (View) (5 answers)
• Anyone had WLS after having a diaphragmatic hernia repair? (Jul 17, 2009) (View) (3 answers)
• Anyone have an enlarged heart due to obesity? (Feb 24, 2009) (View) (3 answers)
• Anyone have any experience with the gastric sleeve? (Jan 24, 2008) (View) (8 answers)
• Anyone have cardiac issues before being cleared for lap rny? (Feb 20, 2009) (View) (9 answers)
• Anyone have problems getting approval with BC/BS of New Jersey for RNY (Oct 30, 2008) (View) (8 answers)
• Anyone have the surgeon change hospitals before your surgery? (Mar 2, 2009) (View) (3 answers)
• Anyone required to have a D-dimer test? (Jul 21, 2010) (View) (5 answers)
• Anyone RNY patients around 5ft, with a BMI of 41? (Oct 12, 2009) (View) (9 answers)
• anyone taking depakote? (Feb 24, 2006) (View) (3 answers)
• Anyone tried Unjury protein mix? (Jun 30, 2007) (View) (6 answers)
• anyone weigh 210lbs and 5'1 pre -op (Jul 19, 2009) (View) (9 answers)
• anyone with a history or sarcoid with bypass?Sore tongue (Jan 7, 2009) (View) (7 answers)
• APPROVED (Oct 24, 2008) (View) (9 answers)
• Approved and freaking out!!!. Any words of wisdom? (Jun 7, 2006) (View) (15 answers)
• Are PICC lines used routinely for LAP RNY instead of regular IV? (Jul 27, 2009) (View) (6 answers)
• Are there 2 different types of VSG's? (Aug 12, 2009) (View) (1 answer)
• Are there any tips anyone can share to get quick approval? (Sep 8, 2007) (View) (7 answers)
• Are there anyone out there who has had diabetes for 30+ years that can tell me what (Apr 30, 2006) (View) (11 answers)
• BAND VS BYPASS AT 227 LBS 5'3" - WILL BAND CORRECT DIABEETEES? (Feb 20, 2009) (View) (13 answers)
• BCBS - approved for 30 days only - is this standard? (Aug 25, 2009) (View) (9 answers)
• BCBS OR - How long is the wait for approval generally (Apr 20, 2007) (View) (6 answers)
• BEING A BUSY PERSON WITH WORK AND KIDS, HOW DO YOU FIND TIME TO EXCERCISE?? (Oct 30, 2008) (View) (7 answers)
• BIG Date (Oct 4, 2008) (View) (11 answers)
• Body Wraps ~ or ~ Lifestyle Lift??? (Oct 26, 2008) (View) (4 answers)
• Caffeine -- yes/no a little (Mar 3, 2008) (View) (17 answers)
• California (Jul 16, 2008) (View) (3 answers)
• Can anyone elaborate on the "arterial blood gas" test ? (Aug 30, 2006) (View) (10 answers)
• Can anyone help me with my pre-op question about weight? (Nov 25, 2006) (View) (7 answers)
• Can I have surgery if on my period? (Feb 19, 2008) (View) (10 answers)
• Can I have this (Dec 22, 2005) (View) (14 answers)
• Can someone out here please help me (Nov 28, 2009) (View) (5 answers)
• can someone please show me how to put in before photo (Feb 4, 2008) (View) (3 answers)
• Can you have gastric bypass surgery if you have a small hiatal hernia? (Jun 2, 2010) (View) (7 answers)
• can you help? (Aug 18, 2008) (View) (5 answers)
• Can you please recommend a good multi-vitamin? (May 26, 2009) (View) (11 answers)
• Can't quit eating (Jul 3, 2008) (View) (22 answers)
• Cardiomyopathy after WLS (Mar 7, 2009) (View) (2 answers)
• Caught a cold just one day from surgery. Anybody have surgery with a cold? (Dec 26, 2006) (View) (2 answers)
• Cheating on the liquid diet (Dec 9, 2009) (View) (10 answers)
• Consult Questions???...I have my consult, psych eval and appt with internist (Apr 4, 2006) (View) (1 answer)
• cost of Gastric Bypass can someone tell me? (Nov 6, 2009) (View) (14 answers)
• currently scheduled for pre-op nutrition nov. 4 about how long is surgery scheduled a (Oct 13, 2008) (View) (2 answers)
• Day before surgery preparation (Apr 12, 2009) (View) (3 answers)
• denied for the DS (Sep 14, 2006) (View) (3 answers)
• Diabetes (Feb 3, 2009) (View) (5 answers)
• Did any of you get really hormonal after surgery? I'm kindof afraid of that. (Jun 28, 2006) (View) (9 answers)
• Did anyone else have a sleep study and not be able to sleep? (Sep 18, 2006) (View) (9 answers)
• Did anyone have second thoughts prior to surgery? (Dec 6, 2009) (View) (12 answers)
• Did anyone have to fast for 2 days prior to surgery? (Mar 11, 2007) (View) (15 answers)
• Did everyone have to have the filter put it in. (Apr 27, 2010) (View) (5 answers)
• DID YOU HAVE TO HAVE AN ARTERIAL BLOOD GAS DONE BEFORE YOUR SURGERY ? (Jun 10, 2007) (View) (12 answers)
• Disabled Mom asking for help.................. (Oct 18, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Do you feel restriction with RNY? (Feb 18, 2008) (View) (13 answers)
• Do doctors determine the size of the pouch are they not all the same guidelines? (May 3, 2008) (View) (4 answers)
• do I have to eat sugar free Jello (Sep 4, 2007) (View) (8 answers)
• Do I have to lose 30 lbs. to have the surgery? (Sep 29, 2007) (View) (3 answers)
• Do I need the CPAP? (Apr 18, 2008) (View) (17 answers)
• Do they cancel surgery because of a cold? (Dec 29, 2007) (View) (13 answers)
• Do they use a catheter? (Mar 28, 2007) (View) (6 answers)
• Do they use a catheter? (Mar 28, 2007) (View) (6 answers)
• Do u think the doc will let me use a psych eval I had done 3 yrs ago ? (Dec 19, 2009) (View) (7 answers)
• do you have bcbs of florida and had rny surgery with dr.m.jawad of ocala,fl? (May 19, 2008) (View) (2 answers)
• Do you have Kaiser? (Jul 16, 2008) (View) (4 answers)
• Doctor said no? (Jun 22, 2006) (View) (6 answers)
• Doctor wants to switch me from Gastric Bypass to Vertical sleeve? (Jun 8, 2010) (View) (7 answers)
• Does anyone experience incontinence? after surgery?? or bowels problems?? (Dec 11, 2009) (View) (6 answers)
• Does anyone have a check list of things I may need? (Apr 8, 2008) (View) (7 answers)
• Does anyone have an e-mail address for Dr. Ki Hyun Oh's office??? (Feb 1, 2006) (View) (3 answers)
• Does anyone have any experience with the Mercy Health Care System? (Apr 16, 2006) (View) (3 answers)
• Does anyone have problem with dont or cant eat? (Sep 30, 2005) (View) (2 answers)
• Does anyone have their pre-op and post op diet on hand???? (Nov 13, 2008) (View) (7 answers)
• Does anyone know of a surgeon that performs the Vertical Sleeve in Rhode Island? (Mar 12, 2009) (View) (3 answers)
• Does anyone perfer the sleeve over the band and why? (Feb 21, 2009) (View) (5 answers)
• Does anyone REGRET having WLS and why? (Feb 7, 2009) (View) (22 answers)
• Does big weight loss before surgury slow down the period of fast weight loss after? (Jan 6, 2007) (View) (2 answers)
• Does it matter if you have a cold when you go into surgery or will they reschedule? (Mar 9, 2009) (View) (6 answers)
• Does losing the weight too fast make your face wrinkle real bad? (May 15, 2008) (View) (16 answers)
• Does protein powder make anyone else sick? (Apr 11, 2009) (View) (5 answers)
• does your employer let you put in medical leave papers for surgery? (May 14, 2008) (View) (6 answers)
• Doesn't Matter (Jun 23, 2006) (View) (9 answers)
• Doubts and fears (Jun 20, 2008) (View) (12 answers)
• Dr. is wanting me to do the liver shrinking diet. Can anyone tell me what this is? (Mar 24, 2006) (View) (12 answers)
• Dr. Michel Murr(Tampa) patients (Sep 15, 2007) (View) (1 answer)
• Dr. who will operate on a 454lb person (Aug 1, 2010) (View) (8 answers)
• Drinking beer or mixed drinks? (Feb 18, 2008) (View) (23 answers)
• Drinking before and after meals/What are good meals to take for lunch? (Apr 17, 2008) (View) (11 answers)
• Drinking milk a problem after surgery? (Jul 1, 2007) (View) (17 answers)
• Due for roux en y in March 2010 and getting NERVOUS (Jan 19, 2010) (View) (6 answers)
• Dumping (Jan 24, 2009) (View) (5 answers)
• Dumping? (Apr 9, 2009) (View) (7 answers)
• Eating Ice ????? (Jul 16, 2008) (View) (12 answers)
• elevated PTT (Jun 4, 2008) (View) (3 answers)
• Emotions (Jan 27, 2009) (View) (16 answers)
• Exercise (Oct 18, 2007) (View) (5 answers)
• Exercise consultation- just a quick question (May 3, 2006) (View) (3 answers)
• Exercise prior to Surgery (Jan 28, 2009) (View) (7 answers)
• Feelin a little out of my league... Some help please! (Feb 10, 2009) (View) (11 answers)
• Feeling really nervous (Feb 11, 2008) (View) (18 answers)
• Females ONLY (Jan 28, 2009) (View) (11 answers)
• Fill 3 (Jan 21, 2009) (View) (5 answers)
• FINALLY A DATE!!!!!!!!! (Apr 2, 2009) (View) (11 answers)
• finances fianally came thru (Feb 7, 2006) (View) (1 answer)
• FINANCING FELL THRU (Dec 23, 2005) (View) (6 answers)
• first visit with surgeon,what should I expect??? (Jun 26, 2009) (View) (2 answers)
• Foods to get (Dec 16, 2005) (View) (6 answers)
• For Females Only (Feb 5, 2009) (View) (8 answers)
• FOR THE LADIES, WERE YOU ON BC PILLS AND HAD TO STOP BEFORE HAVING WLS? (Jun 23, 2008) (View) (8 answers)
• FOr the ladies-menstrual cycle during surgery? (Apr 10, 2006) (View) (16 answers)
• Freaking Out ,So Scared ready to cxl, All these Q & A are scary (Jan 22, 2010) (View) (9 answers)
• Freaking Out, my surgery is next week (Jan 13, 2010) Lap Band (Jan 8, 2010) (View) (7 answers)
• Gall bladder removal--how painful is this post-op? (Jul 18, 2008) (View) (14 answers)
• Gall Bladder v. RNY (Jan 27, 2009) (View) (16 answers)
• gallbadder problems? (Oct 28, 2009) (View) (4 answers)
• Gas after surgery? (Feb 15, 2009) (View) (6 answers)
• GERD - Has anyone been diagnosed with GERD and had Lap Band (Dec 22, 2009) (View) (5 answers)
• getting a cold (Jan 25, 2006) (View) (10 answers)
• getting approved (May 28, 2009) (View) (3 answers)
• Going from lap-band to gastric bypass (Jun 6, 2011) (View) (4 answers)
• Going to my First consult with Dr Graber (Nov 18, 2009) (View) (6 answers)
• Got A Cold (May 9, 2006) (View) (5 answers)
• Had gastric bypass rny 3 days ago and I want to drink ginger (Nov 15, 2008) (View) (10 answers)
• HAIR LOSS (Dec 3, 2006) (View) (8 answers)
• HAIR LOSS (Mar 20, 2006) (View) (7 answers)
• Hair loss?I know I was told that hair loss will occur 3 months or so after my RNY, an (Mar 17, 2010) (View) (7 answers)
• Happy New Year Everyone! (Dec 31, 2009) (View) (3 answers)
• Hard, slippery feeling spot on left side post lapband surgery (May 23, 2010) (View) (1 answer)
• Has any one ever had JUST the first half of the D.S.? (Aug 21, 2008) (View) (4 answers)
• Has anybody experienced extreme fear of the surgery? (Sep 8, 2007) (View) (13 answers)
• Has anybody joined OA? (Apr 13, 2007) (View) (4 answers)
• has anybodys insurance covered their VSG? (Mar 12, 2009) (View) (7 answers)
• Has anyone been denied for insuranse coverage post-op? I'm self employed and 4 post (Jun 21, 2006) (View) (6 answers)
• Has anyone been told what percent of calories is not absorbed after RNY? (Jul 16, 2009) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone caught C. Diff from the hospital with this surgery before? (Jan 21, 2009) (View) (3 answers)
• Has anyone done the 4 week liquid HMR 800 shakes prior to surgery? (Dec 13, 2008) (View) (13 answers)
• Has anyone ever "cheated" on pre-op diet? Truth, please? (May 17, 2009) (View) (7 answers)
• Has anyone ever cheated on the pre-op liquid diet? be honest (Apr 23, 2008) (View) (15 answers)
• Has anyone experience (stenosis)? (Apr 22, 2010) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone felt extremly nervous just before getting WLS date? (May 31, 2009) (View) (10 answers)
• Has anyone had a DR reccomend that they have terapy during the insurance apprval phas (Jul 13, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone had a fill and it ended up being too tight? (Oct 18, 2009) (View) (3 answers)
• Has anyone had a stricture opened several time and still closes what's next (Apr 3, 2009) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone had gastric bypass after a surgery to correct Hiatal hernia? (Mar 17, 2006) (View) (3 answers)
• Has anyone had RYN done at Barix Clinics in Ypsilanti Michigan? (Apr 15, 2008) (View) (3 answers)
• Has anyone had the bypas surgery, who also had gasteroparisis? (Jun 10, 2008) (View) (3 answers)
• Has anyone only taken a week off from work after surgery? (Mar 5, 2007) (View) (18 answers)
• Has anyone tried mesotherapy treatments? (Aug 16, 2006) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone used the Lindstoms recently (2005/2006) to fight their denial? (Mar 24, 2006) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone with MS had Lap-Band Surgery? (May 13, 2009) (View) (3 answers)
• Has anyone's doc recommended depo for birth control? (Feb 3, 2007) (View) (9 answers)
• Has keeping a journal on your WLS helped? (Apr 17, 2009) (View) (3 answers)
• Have any of you had snaking habit before surgery? (Jan 29, 2007) (View) (8 answers)
• Have not been in kitchen since rny 7 days ago. I went into kitchen today because (Nov 18, 2008) (View) (4 answers)
• Have you had surgery at UCSF in San Francisco? (Dec 11, 2007) (View) (3 answers)
• HAVEING RNY 5/4/06, PLEASE TELL ME WHAT I WILL NEED AT HOSPITAL (Apr 28, 2006) (View) (11 answers)
• Having a hard time losing the 27 LBS I need to get a surgery date. (Jul 12, 2007) (View) (13 answers)
• Having different emotions (Mar 29, 2010) (View) (5 answers)
• Having some panic attacks about removing my stomach (Dec 10, 2009) (View) (7 answers)
• Having Surgery in 6 days and WOW .............. (Mar 21, 2007) (View) (32 answers)
• Having surgery on the 21st and need some of ya all's wonderful experience again. (Dec 8, 2007) (View) (1 answer)
• having trouble with pre-op liquid diet (Sep 19, 2010) (View) (12 answers)
• Head/Chest Cold-Should I call the Doc? (Dec 31, 2005) (View) (7 answers)
• help getting worried (Sep 5, 2008) (View) (21 answers)
• HELP ME PLEASE! I am finally approved and I think I am changing my mind about having (Nov 19, 2006) (View) (15 answers)
• Help! I got my approval in hand on Wednesday 15th. (Jul 20, 2009) (View) (4 answers)
• HELP!!! I am afraid of falling off the wagon! (Feb 14, 2008) (View) (6 answers)
• HELP!!!! (Mar 24, 2006) (View) (7 answers)
• HELP!!!! ANY ONE EVER HEARD OF RENAL CORTICAL THINNING? (Feb 20, 2009) (View) (2 answers)
• help!!!!!!!!!! (Nov 24, 2008) (View) (7 answers)
• HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Aug 17, 2008) (View) (14 answers)
• here i go (Feb 14, 2006) (View) (4 answers)
• Hernias (Nov 5, 2005) (View) (12 answers)
• hey I'm 6months out and didnt lose a pound in 1month on top of that im pregnant (Jan 29, 2008) (View) (7 answers)
• Hi I had my surgery august 25, 2008 and I am struggling with weight loss (Nov 3, 2008) (View) (7 answers)
• Hiatal Hernia Pre op? Anyone? (Apr 24, 2006) (View) (5 answers)
• HOW BAD IS THE WEEK OF LIQUID FASTING BEFORE SURGERY? (Jan 7, 2007) (View) (15 answers)
• How big is everyone's pouch size? My Dr said it would be 40 cc, I think, the size of (Apr 11, 2008) (View) (14 answers)
• How can I get 70-75 grams of protein a day? (Feb 7, 2008) (View) (26 answers)
• How can I get my blood sugars under control to be approved for surgery? (Jul 12, 2008) (View) (12 answers)
• How did you reconcile the rare, but real, risks of RNY surgery to benefit? (Jul 21, 2009) (View) (16 answers)
• How Do I Change Surgery Date on This site? (Mar 9, 2009) (View) (2 answers)
• How do I edit my profile? (Jan 2, 2006) (View) (1 answer)
• How do I get protein samples? (Jun 8, 2006) (View) (5 answers)
• How do I get rid of cellulite? (Jan 19, 2011) (View) (4 answers)
• How do you change your status in this site? ie from considering surgery to pre-op (Apr 9, 2008) (View) (1 answer)
• How do you change your way of eating if you live with a skinny man that can eat (Nov 9, 2005) (View) (8 answers)
• how do you stay on the 2wk liquid diet without cheating im into 1wk its thanksgiving (Nov 26, 2009) (View) (4 answers)
• How does body art look after the surgery? (Sep 24, 2007) (View) (4 answers)
• how fast will someone lose the pounds (Nov 2, 2005) (View) (7 answers)
• how hard is it to have just liquids before surgery? (May 24, 2008) (View) (12 answers)
• how is my pre-op diet changed due to type 2 diabetes? (Oct 16, 2007) (View) (6 answers)
• How long after surgery before you can do yard work? (Nov 22, 2009) (View) (5 answers)
• how long between referral and surgery date? (Apr 16, 2006) (View) (6 answers)
• how long can nicotine be found in blood test? Please help! (Jul 13, 2007) (View) (7 answers)
• How long do you have to wait to get pregnant after LapBand surgery? (Sep 9, 2007) (View) (9 answers)
• How long does it take to get food out of your stomahce?? (Dec 29, 2008) (View) (8 answers)
• How long was your wait from your initial visit to when you actually had your surgury? (Apr 24, 2007) (View) (16 answers)
• How long will my recovery time be after the operation? i was told it could last 6 hrs (Sep 6, 2008) (View) (11 answers)
• How long? (Sep 7, 2008) (View) (9 answers)
• How much weight loss is too much in order to get weightloss surgery? (Jul 4, 2010) (View) (10 answers)
• How much weight prior to surgury do i have to lose?? I weigh 225 currently (Jan 28, 2009) (View) (9 answers)
• How to correctly measure (May 3, 2008) (View) (6 answers)
• HOW TO MAINTAIN GOAL WEIGHT (Apr 2, 2008) (View) (4 answers)
• HYPOthyroidism and WLS (Mar 7, 2009) (View) (12 answers)
• I am 4 days post-op and on the liquid diet. what do u guys think (Nov 16, 2008) (View) (14 answers)
• I am 5'7 and I weigh 260lbs my surgery is July 6th (Jun 27, 2006) (View) (14 answers)
• I AM A DAY AWAY FROM SURGERY I AM NOT SO MUCH SCARED AS I AM NERVOUS YOU KNOW? (Dec 5, 2006) (View) (11 answers)
• I am aiming for the lap band - have witnessed several people failing gastric by pass. (Mar 7, 2009) (View) (14 answers)
• I am allergic to Aspertame! Is there a substitute for S/F Jello & Crystal Light? (Jul 2, 2008) (View) (13 answers)
• I am approved for surgery!! Gastric bypass (Jun 30, 2007) (View) (6 answers)
• I am concerned that my surgery is going to get cancelled. I feel cold coming. (Sep 22, 2008) (View) (7 answers)
• I am diabetic and I had surgery yesterday, no pain just a little discomfort , (Apr 17, 2008) (View) (11 answers)
• I am going in for surgery on the 22nd of this month(March) (Mar 8, 2010) (View) (6 answers)
• I am going to have lap band on May, and I have joined OA! (Apr 24, 2007) (View) (11 answers)
• I am having Lap Band 4-16-08, How long were you in hospital. (Apr 13, 2008) (View) (12 answers)
• I am having my surgery Feb 1, 2010 and am on my second week of the liquid diet. (Jan 27, 2010) (View) (2 answers)
• I am having surgery 3/31/09 and I am extremely scared! Any encouragement ? (Feb 20, 2009) (View) (10 answers)
• I am having trouble deciding which surgery to have the by pass or the band i am (May 3, 2011) (View) (11 answers)
• I am looking for an angel, 3/10/09 Harbor City Kaiser, CA (Feb 25, 2009) (View) (2 answers)
• I am on a 2 wk liver shrinking diet prior to lap band surgery. (Oct 13, 2010) (View) (12 answers)
• I am on the low carb,high protein preopdiet, looking for low carb food with a crunch. (Jan 5, 2008) (View) (9 answers)
• I am over 65 and in a wheelchair. (Jan 28, 2009) (View) (2 answers)
• I am planningot have the lap sleeve procedure... (Apr 20, 2010) (View) (6 answers)
• I am retaining fluid.....anybody else? (Dec 2, 2007) (View) (4 answers)
• I am rethinking my decision is that normal?? (Dec 4, 2007) (View) (21 answers)
• i am scheduled for RNY surgery on feb 4th 2010, i waswondering if it is still ok to d (Jan 5, 2010) (View) (2 answers)
• I am trying really hard to loose the required weight before surgery (Dec 30, 2007) (View) (8 answers)
• I ask my GP about weight loss surgery. what is next? (May 15, 2007) (View) (6 answers)
• I ate supper last night (measuring it out) . Later in the evening I was (Mar 30, 2009) (View) (1 answer)
• i can use my powdered protien drink its to sweet make me sick to my stomach any suggs (Mar 25, 2008) (View) (11 answers)
• I can't get my scale to budge. (Nov 2, 2010) (View) (2 answers)
• I don't really have a question!!!!!!!!!! I WAS APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Feb 13, 2009) (View) (14 answers)
• I feel hungry (Feb 18, 2009) (View) (3 answers)
• I feel I'm doing something wrong (Jul 17, 2009) (View) (6 answers)
• I felled to mention I am now considered a type 1 w/no pancreas functioning (May 1, 2006) (View) (1 answer)
• I FINALLY HAVE A DATE OCTOBER 13TH.... BUT NEED TO LOSE 15 LBS WITHIN THE NEXT 2 WEEK (Sep 8, 2007) (View) (8 answers)
• I had lapband done 11/11/08 and have had 3 fills, I still can eat anything but I eat (Mar 22, 2009) (View) (4 answers)
• I had laprascopic gastric bypass 2 days ago I have been walking how long does it take (Nov 14, 2008) (View) (6 answers)
• I had my thrid fill todayl (Jan 21, 2009) (View) (5 answers)
• I have spider bite on my forehead, surgery is 4-24, will this affect my surgery? (Apr 22, 2007) (View) (2 answers)
• I have a physically demanding job...how much time should I arrange to take off? (Mar 6, 2007) (View) (15 answers)
• I have a surgery date of 22 Oct and i am scared and happy my bmi is 35.8 can anyone h (Sep 14, 2008) (View) (7 answers)
• I have a surgery date. (Sep 13, 2008) (View) (9 answers)
• I have Aetna POS what does it mean by 3 month program before being preapproved (Aug 25, 2008) (View) (6 answers)
• I have date! July 15. Just want some ideas/tips to prepare. (Jun 11, 2010) (View) (9 answers)
• I have gained weight (Mar 28, 2009) (View) (1 answer)
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• I need to losse 20 LBS in 6 weeks.. (Jan 23, 2008) (View) (13 answers)
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• I posted the wrong topic but my question remains the same. (Nov 3, 2007) (View) (9 answers)
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• I was approved by insurance company but am scared to death (Oct 18, 2007) (View) (8 answers)
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• I'M APPROVED (Jun 6, 2006) (View) (4 answers)
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• I'm on a liquid diet but I ate some solid food today my surgery is May 23rd do (May 20, 2007) (View) (9 answers)
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• Is this normal????? A little scared today.... (Feb 27, 2009) (View) (10 answers)
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• My concern is the energy level after surgery. My surgery is in one week, October 6 (Sep 28, 2008) (View) (15 answers)
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• My surgery date is quickly approaching - June 4th. Would apprec. any helpful hints? (May 30, 2009) (View) (6 answers)
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• My Surgery is in the MORNING!!! (Feb 22, 2006) (View) (19 answers)
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• NEED BACK GROUND INFO ON A SURGEN. (Jun 16, 2006) (View) (3 answers)
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• OMG!!!! WHAT SHOULD I DOOOO?...PLEASE HELP (Jul 15, 2009) (View) (9 answers)
• on my 3rd week and was wondering what is good for the protien intake at this stage (Jan 27, 2007) (View) (5 answers)
• one a-day (Mar 23, 2006) (View) (10 answers)
• One week before surgery and they told me only water and protein (Mar 27, 2007) (View) (9 answers)
• op in 3 weeks time & nervous-looking for support!! (Mar 30, 2010) (View) (10 answers)
• Optifast suggestions??? ...Anyone? (Dec 6, 2007) (View) (6 answers)
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• PCP question!!! (May 31, 2009) (View) (9 answers)
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• Play-by-Play of time in hospital for RNY/LAP ?? (Mar 28, 2008) (View) (12 answers)
• PLEASE HELP! Anyone on METHADONE had the surgery???? (Jul 12, 2006) (View) (10 answers)
• Please help, I need to know who should I tell to get a WLS started? (May 21, 2007) (View) (4 answers)
• Please Read Need Answer ASAP (Feb 15, 2009) (View) (17 answers)
• Please, I could use some encouragement........ (Feb 28, 2008) (View) (12 answers)
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• Pre-op Diet (Sep 21, 2008) (View) (11 answers)
• Pre-op dieting question. (Sep 28, 2006) (View) (9 answers)
• pre-op drinking protien shakes for all 3 meals to get weight down to submit (Mar 23, 2007) (View) (6 answers)
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• PRE-OP LIQUID DIET......HELP!!!! (Sep 20, 2007) (View) (25 answers)
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• Pre-surgery liquid diet help (Feb 7, 2009) (View) (13 answers)
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• Psych Eval-Did anyone not pass the psych but still get to have gastric bypass? (Jul 11, 2008) (View) (10 answers)
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• Pysch eval (Nov 11, 2009) (View) (4 answers)
• Question about Carbonated Drinks (Jul 8, 2008) (View) (29 answers)
• Question about pre-op testing.. (Nov 3, 2007) (View) (8 answers)
• Question for those who have lost significant weight already...... (Jan 28, 2010) (View) (14 answers)
• question for you all (Mar 23, 2009) (View) (11 answers)
• Questions about the sleep study and psych eval (Apr 13, 2008) (View) (12 answers)
• Questions to ask Surgeon b4 surgery (Jun 15, 2006) (View) (1 answer)
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• Really missing my ibuprofin! (Aug 17, 2009) (View) (6 answers)
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• SEVERE ANAEMIA? IRON TABS AND CONSTIPATION (Feb 23, 2006) (View) (6 answers)
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• So what am I looking at.... (Jul 16, 2009) (View) (7 answers)
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• Surviving the Pre-op no carb diet....HELP ME PLEASE (Nov 26, 2009) (View) (5 answers)
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• Thank you to all who responded to my being scared to death post!! (Oct 18, 2007) (View) (5 answers)
• Thank you to all who responded to my question about being afraid of the surgery!!! (Sep 8, 2007) (View) (1 answer)
• Thanks (Jan 28, 2009) (View) (2 answers)
• Thanks to EVERYONE that replied to my SCARED! (May 7, 2008) (View) (5 answers)
• The cardiologist found arterial septic symptom in my heart. That's a birth defect at (May 12, 2009) (View) (3 answers)
• The pre-op diet is making me question whether or not I should be having surgery. (Dec 21, 2008) (View) (6 answers)
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• VERY IMPORTANT: PLEASE HELP! State of Mind before surgery (Jul 28, 2008) (View) (39 answers)
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• VOMITTING!! (Sep 8, 2008) (View) (10 answers)
• W hat type of pain to expect ? (Jul 15, 2009) (View) (16 answers)
• waiting 1 year!!!!! (Dec 18, 2007) (View) (3 answers)
• Waiting on a op date. (Jan 8, 2007) (View) (1 answer)
• want info about drain tubes after a tummy tuck. how long before u can shower? etc.. (Feb 27, 2006) (View) (3 answers)
• was anyone else told to stop there birth control prior to surgery? (Jun 12, 2007) (View) (8 answers)
• Weight Loss Before Surgery (Jan 27, 2009) (View) (13 answers)
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• Weight Speculation (Jan 24, 2009) (View) (13 answers)
• Went to the doctors today. (Jul 16, 2009) (View) (4 answers)
• Were to you but unjury? I live in Chicago (Mar 29, 2007) (View) (5 answers)
• What 9 doctors do you need to see before the op? (Mar 31, 2006) (View) (8 answers)
• What are Breathing / Fingerstick Exams? (Nov 2, 2005) (View) (6 answers)
• What are some choices of a pre op thin liquid diet? (Jan 2, 2006) (View) (6 answers)
• What are some good protein shakes and good Multi-V.. (Aug 24, 2006) (View) (14 answers)
• What are the best tasting pre-op diet shakes (Mar 26, 2008) (View) (20 answers)
• What are the chances of my surgery being postponed? (Jun 26, 2008) (View) (6 answers)
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• What are you eating to lose 4-5 pounds a week? (Mar 3, 2008) (View) (6 answers)
• What constitutes cream soup (Nov 2, 2009) (View) (3 answers)
• What did people do during the weeks leading up to their surgery? (Nov 29, 2009) (View) (8 answers)
• what do they do for pre op visit?should i be on some kind of diet now? neverwas told (Jan 11, 2008) (View) (4 answers)
• what do you bring with you on you're surgery day (Nov 1, 2009) (View) (10 answers)
• What do you have to do at Pre-op appointments? (Apr 24, 2010) (View) (3 answers)
• What do you wear? (Apr 13, 2008) (View) (11 answers)
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• What does the typical pre op blood work consist of? What are they looking for? (Oct 12, 2009) (View) (2 answers)
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• What if I can't go through with it? (Mar 2, 2009) (View) (13 answers)
• What if I remain Hypothyroidism, will I be eligible for surgery? (Sep 8, 2006) (View) (8 answers)
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• What is frothing and what is dumping? (Feb 3, 2011) (View) (4 answers)
• What is involved in the pre op testing (Aug 30, 2006) (View) (5 answers)
• What is the 2 1/2 hour initial consultation lilke??? (Jan 9, 2008) (View) (4 answers)
• What is the recommended mg of biotin? (Feb 16, 2010) (View) (7 answers)
• What kind of diet do you recomand before WLS? (Jan 29, 2007) (View) (7 answers)
• What kind of questions can I expect at my psyc evaluation? (Oct 14, 2008) (View) (4 answers)
• What kind of questions will the psychologist ask? This is my last pre-op test. (Jan 10, 2006) (View) (11 answers)
• what post-op meds do you have to get? (Apr 17, 2008) (View) (3 answers)
• What should be on my Post-Op Checklist for Lap RNY? (Feb 6, 2007) (View) (3 answers)
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• What should I expect during my pre-op visit? Be specific. (Feb 5, 2008) (View) (2 answers)
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• What should I expect... (Jun 15, 2006) (View) (8 answers)
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• Whats next? please please please help! (Feb 18, 2006) (View) (10 answers)
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• where do i go to get my surgery date to show up on "upcoming surgeries" (Apr 2, 2009) (View) (1 answer)
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