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Topic: Pre-op considering surgery
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Below are questions posted by the public about bariatric surgery and related issues. Please note that we are working very hard to make this system as well-organized as possible. If you have a question to ask, please make sure that it hasn't already been asked yet. Redundant questions reduce the quality of this service.

• I have talked to my doctor about the W.L.S, She said that my insurance want one year (Aug 26, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Patients of Dr. Joseph Afram in Washington DC, How big are your scars (Mar 3, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• 1 in 200 (Aug 9, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
• 13 year old surgery (Nov 28, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
• 30 yrs out from Jejunal Ileal bypass / problems / what now? (Nov 27, 2007) (View) (5 answers)
• 400+ Recovery (Oct 18, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
• 5'2 lap vs open which is better (Jan 30, 2004) (View) (8 answers)
• 6 month dietwith Cigna PPO (Sep 27, 2007) (View) (10 answers)
• A Friend of mine had the Nissan surgery for reflux (Nov 8, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
• After reading these Q & A, I am concerned (Aug 8, 2000) (View) (10 answers)
• after surgery are carbs off limits? (Apr 22, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
• after wieght loss does feet get smaller too? (Sep 16, 2003) (View) (20 answers)
• Already had one consult. Now another??? (Mar 30, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Any 5'0 (Feb 1, 2003) (View) (18 answers)
• Any black women who are very bottom heavy? (Sep 24, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
• ANY DOCTOR IN MICHIGAN THAT DOES TT AND RNY (May 6, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Any former c-sections who also had RNY still have apron (Mar 24, 2006) (View) (6 answers)
• any heavy smokers with sleep apnea (Feb 5, 2005) (View) (11 answers)
• Any info. RT Dr.Keith Ash &/or DR.John Souza and their Facilities and LAP RNY hx? (Oct 13, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Any long-term diabetics go into remission after surgery? (Aug 7, 2008) (View) (15 answers)
• Any Post Ops with profiles here who started at about 250? (Mar 8, 2002) (View) (13 answers)
• Any smokers that have had the gastric sleeve? (Sep 29, 2008) (View) (11 answers)
• Any thoughts on the vertical sleeve surgery vs. gastric bypass? (Apr 18, 2007) (View) (4 answers)
• Anyone 60 or over have lap-band? If so how did it work f or you? (May 10, 2011) (View) (7 answers)
• Anyone 62 or older had lap RNY With health problems? (Jun 12, 2008) (View) (8 answers)
• Anyone else had laproscopic WLS and started out over 500lbs? (May 13, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
• Anyone ever changed their mind about what type of WLS to have after Ins. contacted? (May 22, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Anyone ever have Crohn's and get any surgary done? (Oct 21, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Anyone Had Breast Cancer then the RNY , Info good or Bad Please. (May 5, 2009) (View) (3 answers)
• Anyone had Dr. Schweizter for Lap Band? (Apr 6, 2008) (View) (1 answer)
• Anyone had Gastic Bypass reversed? (Jun 2, 2008) (View) (6 answers)
• Anyone had OPEN RNY and wish they had LAP RNY? (Jun 2, 2003) (View) (17 answers)
• Anyone had the LAP-Band? Does it work... (Sep 22, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Anyone have a hysterectomy at the same time as open RNY? (Jan 27, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Anyone have Gastric bypass in highschool around 14? (Oct 16, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Anyone have lap RNY in Wausau, WI, and were you happy with outcome? (Aug 24, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• anyone in mi had lapdand surgery in mexico? (Jan 4, 2006) (View) (2 answers)
• anyone in toronto area had the lap band surgery (Jun 19, 2005) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• anyone know a surgeon adjustable band, near rutland vermont (Jun 24, 2004) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Anyone know about Mini Gastic Bypass RNY? (May 21, 2008) (View) (2 answers)
• anyone know anything about the mini gastric bypass surgery? (Mar 8, 2005) (View) (10 answers)
• ANYONE KNOW OF A PCP WHO WILL GIVE REFERRAL FOR SURGERY? (Mar 3, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
• Anyone know of a WLS friendly MD in MA? (Feb 19, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Anyone know of a WLS friendly PCP, Kaiser, San Jose? (Jun 6, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Anyone of Filipino Heritage considering or have had surgery? (Aug 11, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• Anyone over 60 yrs old who had to have the greenfield filter (Mar 8, 2006) (View) (2 answers)
• Anyone start their menstrual cycle the day before WLS? (Jun 23, 2008) (View) (10 answers)
• Anyone travel to have the surgery? How far, and what about post care? (Apr 13, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Anyone who started 270# and around 5-3 (Feb 3, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• anyone with av-med (pos) (Mar 19, 2009) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Anyone with CAD had the surgery, and any complications if you had the surgery? (Aug 13, 2005) (View) (1 answer)
• Anyone With Less than 70 lbs to Lose Had Surgery (May 14, 2008) (View) (9 answers)
• Anything happen pre/post wls that was embarrassing/uncomfortable that U DIDN'T EXPECT (Jul 31, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
• Anywhere to look for financial help at all???? (Jun 3, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Apprehensive to schedule lapband surgery during the holidays. (Oct 31, 2009) (View) (17 answers)
• Approximately, how long must I wait for surgery after Insurance has pre-approved? (Sep 22, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• ARE RNY PATIENTS EVER ABLE TO EAT STEAK OR BREAD AGAIN? (Jan 21, 2010) (View) (14 answers)
• Are the Gastric Sleevers still happy? (Jan 8, 2009) (View) (8 answers)
• Are their any 22 year olds SMO have surgery? I have concerns (Jul 11, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
• Are there any students high school or college out there who have had this WLS done. (Jul 23, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• Are there any Canadians here who have gone to the US for surgery? (May 7, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• are there any friendly doctors willing to refer in the bay area. (Mar 8, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Are there any Opera Singers out there who have had WLS? (Nov 12, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
• Are there any possible side effects like hair loss due to Lap Band Surgery? (Feb 4, 2005) (View) (6 answers)
• Are there changes in hunger after WLS? (Nov 27, 2007) (View) (9 answers)
• Are there different kinds of the Y surgery? Where do I learn about the differences? (May 25, 2005) (View) (1 answer)
• are there many men the have this done and how well do it work (Sep 6, 2008) (View) (6 answers)
• AYEONE KNOW ABOUT DR JOHN EASON FROM TENNESSEE? (Nov 29, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• BMI 29/30 how to start any diet can usually only last for 2 pounds (Jul 20, 2009) (View) (4 answers)
• BMI 36 Is it time for plastic surgery? Or WLS? Lost over 100lbs by myseslf.I'm stuck (Apr 8, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
• bmi 46- RNY or lapband only what my insurance covers? (Oct 18, 2011) (View) (6 answers)
• Body Piercings & WLS- Will I have to remove them? (Aug 4, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• breast lift w/fat injections (Nov 16, 2007) (View) (1 answer)
• Broke my ankle and dislocated my knee (Feb 8, 2004) (View) (7 answers)
• Can a person with umbilical hernia? (Feb 15, 2006) (View) (4 answers)
• Can anyone give me information about amerigroup/americaid insurance under mecaid (Oct 1, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• CAN ANYONE HELP ME WITH FINDING A GOOD DOCTOR IN THE HOUMA/NEW ORLEANS AREA? (Nov 16, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Can Anyone Help Me?? (Dec 3, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Can anyone help with a physician in the Fort Worth, Texas area who accepts Medicare (Sep 10, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Can anyone recommend surgeon in Willowbrook, IL area? (Aug 23, 2007) (View) (4 answers)
• can anyone tell me if Dr Hodges takes medicaid and if Hannibal Mo is further to go (Sep 17, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Can anyone tell me what to expect during my consultation...I have my consult with the (Mar 1, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Can I get the lap band procedure done if I have a hernia? (Jul 12, 2005) (View) (3 answers)
• Can I go directly to a surgeon? (Jun 7, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
• Can I have RNY done laproscopically if I had my gallbladder out already? (Jan 16, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Can I still have children after? (Feb 15, 2006) (View) (8 answers)
• CAN SOMEONE FINANCE WLS ? (Aug 1, 2007) (View) (4 answers)
• Can someone please explain what the MINI GASTRIC BYPASS surgery is? (Mar 6, 2009) (View) (2 answers)
• Can someone please tell me how to get started? (Jun 19, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Can Someone suggest a DR. in Texas that will perform this surgery on a 14 yr old. (Jul 18, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• Can you have your tubes tied at the same time as the RNY? (Dec 21, 1999) (View) (2 answers)
• Can you help with these concerns regardling WLS? (Apr 27, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• Can you please resend the info on the person that had plastic surgery in Phildelphia (Nov 25, 2005) (View) (1 answer)
• Can you tell me about your WLS in a military hospital? (Feb 20, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Catheter (May 2, 2009) (View) (4 answers)
• Chicago area post-ops with United Healthcare PPO: I need info! (Jul 17, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• college student needs help (Sep 2, 2008) (View) (24 answers)
• Combining Surgeries (Sep 14, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• concerned about blood clots (Apr 12, 2004) (View) (12 answers)
• Considering a VG Sleeve revision & want hear about your experience? (Jan 10, 2009) (View) (3 answers)
• Consultation in six months (Jul 12, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Correct emal for last post...That is [email protected] (Nov 18, 2006) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Could someone please walk me thru the process of getting this procedure done? (Sep 25, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• COULDN'T FIND TUTORIALS ON DIFFERENT TYPES OF SURGIES (Aug 10, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• delano Hospital-CA I need info on this hosp. and results of ds surgery? (Sep 15, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Diabetic and considering Lap Band (Oct 16, 2007) (View) (15 answers)
• Did any post Op patients feel bad for being (Jul 26, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
• Did anyone watch Datline last night about Al Roker surgery? (Nov 13, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
• did my research but?????confessed (Aug 4, 2007) (View) (10 answers)
• Do any of you feel NORMAL? (Jan 8, 2007) (View) (15 answers)
• DO ANY ONE KNOW A WEB ADDRESS THAT SHOW THE ACTUAL SURGERY BEING DONE? (Mar 12, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• Do I need be evaluated by a psychologist before I see a surgeon? (Jun 24, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Do I quailfy at 255 lbs- 5'7" tall (Jan 9, 2006) (View) (5 answers)
• Do post-op RYN patients need to wear medic-alert bracelets? (Oct 2, 2009) (View) (10 answers)
• Do the downfalls outweigh the benefits? (Oct 25, 2000) (View) (9 answers)
• Do you decide which surgery or does your surgeon? (Aug 27, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Do you get the NG tube after you're put to sleep or before? (Sep 4, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Do you know of anyone that doing gastric pacemaker (May 19, 2005) (View) (3 answers)
• DO YOU THINK DOCTORS RATHER DO BYPASS RATHER THAN LAP, BCAUSE LAP IS MORE COMPLICATED (Dec 20, 2005) (View) (17 answers)
• Doctor Says Pouch size 30cc, is that normal? (Apr 8, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• Doctor's charges for Open RNY vs Lap RNY ? (May 30, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• does any one have before and after pictures of a pannilectomy/abdominoplasty (Jul 5, 2008) (View) (2 answers)
• DOES ANY ONE HAVE INDEPENDENT HEALTH INSURANCE? (Aug 24, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Does any one know of a surgeon that performs the DS in the Philadelphia, PA area? (Jan 21, 2005) (View) (1 answer)
• does any surgerons yu know do any weightloss surgery without a colonoscopy? (Feb 1, 2009) (View) (18 answers)
• Does anyone have a list of laproscopic surgeons in Michigan? (Jan 22, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Does anyone have a list of questions I should have to ask my Dr at first visit? (Dec 1, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• Does anyone have a registry list or state by state list of surgeons.. (Jan 31, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Does anyone have any information on the non-adjustable band? (Oct 15, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Does anyone have suggestions what to say in your pre-op (Nov 6, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Does anyone know a Doctor who takes Southern Health Insurance in or around Virginia (Jun 1, 2009) (View) (1 answer)
• Does anyone know a good PS in the Detroit area for a facelift (Jul 12, 2005) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• does anyone know a wls surgeon in texas willing to do wls without the use of blood? (Aug 1, 2007) (View) (13 answers)
• Does anyone know anything about Dr. Marc Rickford (Providence Hospital-Wash. D.C.)? (Jan 17, 2010) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Does anyone know if BC/BS in Alabama approves WLS for anyone with a BMI of 35 or less (Mar 10, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Does anyone know if Dr Fabito @ South Pointe Hospital accepts MC+? (May 6, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Does anyone know if Medicaid will cover plastic surgery NY? (May 22, 2006) (View) (4 answers)
• Does anyone know if WLS can be performed on someone with ulcerative colitis? (Feb 4, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Does anyone know of a doctor in Dallas Tx? (Nov 4, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
• Does anyone know of a weight loss friendly medical doctor in the NY/Long Island area (Aug 9, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• does anyone know of a WLS friendly PCP in the detroit region (Nov 19, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Does anyone know of insurance that covers bariatric surgery in Illinois? (Feb 9, 2014) (View) (3 answers)
• Does anyone know of some friendly pcp in baton rouge who will give me a referral for (Jul 3, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Does anyone know the aprox. private pay cost of a panniecotmy? (Apr 9, 2006) (View) (2 answers)
• Does anyone know the different closing methods of sectioning the stomach? (Sep 26, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Does anyone know the most recent stats on occurances of pulmonary embolus? (Jan 16, 2006) (View) (11 answers)
• does anyone not have a spleen? What kind of complications did you have? (May 12, 2009) (View) (2 answers)
• Does anyone think they look worse after wls? (Jun 25, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
• Does BCBS PPO pay for the Verticle Sleeve? (Jan 9, 2010) (View) (5 answers)
• does everyone feel like a part of them dies (Feb 5, 2009) (View) (13 answers)
• Does everyone have extra skin after losing weight with RNY? (Apr 10, 2008) (View) (11 answers)
• does insurance cover a tummy tuck ? (Mar 22, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
• Does it matter how far away you go for the surgery? (Mar 20, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Does not having a gall bladder mean no surgery is possible? (Jan 15, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• DOES THE RAVENOUSE FEELING TO EAT GO AWAY AFTER SURGERY? (Feb 15, 2008) (View) (14 answers)
• Does this surgery feel like like a c section? (Sep 14, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
• Dr Titus Duncan or Dr Daniel C Smith (Aug 15, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Dr. Price @ Mount Carmel Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.... (Feb 23, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Dr.'s George and Dr. Mark Wilson out of Pittsburgh Pa? (May 15, 2008) (View) (5 answers)
• Duodenal Switch vs. Roux-en-Y (Jan 16, 2009) (View) (5 answers)
• Every one I talk to has a different opinion, even the Doctors. Help!! (May 16, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
• First consult with surgeon tomorrow -- any last-minute advice? (Apr 2, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• For an older woman @62-any age appropriate info? (Feb 24, 2008) (View) (8 answers)
• Gastric Bypass cures Diabetes (Jul 14, 2008) (View) (15 answers)
• Genetics (Mar 14, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Getting close to wls, how did you feel? (Jun 23, 2008) (View) (12 answers)
• Getting scared reading so many posts about vomiting! (Jan 10, 2010) (View) (11 answers)
• Going to DR. (Nov 14, 2007) (View) (10 answers)
• Grrrrr. Frustrated at my co-workers/supervisor!!!! (Jan 27, 2010) (View) (17 answers)
• Has any one dealt with Liv-Lite in Evansville, IN? (Aug 2, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• has any one had to have a filter place in for bloodclogs?if so how painful is it? (Apr 6, 2007) (View) (5 answers)
• Has anybody had the vertical sleeve gastrectomy surgery? (Apr 30, 2008) (View) (6 answers)
• Has anyone age 55 or older had the VGB Vertical Banded Gastroplasty (May 4, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
• Has anyone any knowledge about the Baritic Treatment Center in Wylie tx.? (Aug 16, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone been approved using DMC Care through the Department of Human Services? (Dec 31, 2006) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Has anyone been on the WLS Information Center website? Is this site anti WLS? (Jul 7, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Has anyone changed their mind about surgery after using the CPAP? (Oct 10, 2002) (View) (15 answers)
• Has anyone else been scared the night before their first surgical consult? (Jul 2, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• Has anyone else been scheduled to have rny surgery at 12 noon? (Aug 12, 2009) (View) (11 answers)
• Has anyone else had their PCP against their decision for WLS? (Apr 13, 2004) (View) (11 answers)
• Has anyone ever had to get a second opinion on a psych consult? (May 20, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• has anyone from tennessee been on tenncare or in Horizon hospital (Apr 6, 2004) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone gained weight pre-op due to quitting smoking? (Nov 5, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• Has anyone gone from Lap Band to Gastric Bypass? (Sep 26, 2007) (View) (7 answers)
• Has anyone had a BMI of around 55, gone on fertility and had healthy children? (Mar 18, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
• Has anyone had any unexpected cost to pay before surgery? (Jan 13, 2010) (View) (12 answers)
• Has anyone had children after WLS? (Dec 20, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Has anyone had Distal WLS?....If so, would like to hear your journey. (Apr 16, 2014) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone had lap rny surger with Dr. Valin in New Haven CT? (May 3, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Has anyone had Lap RNY that has had a previous stomach surgery?? (Aug 15, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
• Has anyone had lap surgery by Dr.Quinlin in Pittburgh (Apr 13, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone had lap-band? (Jul 11, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• HAS ANYONE HAD MICROPOUCH WITH DR. SCHUHKNECHT IN WARREN, MI.? (Sep 1, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Has anyone had problems from having wt loss surgery? (Jun 24, 2000) (View) (10 answers)
• has anyone had RNY surgery in Mexico? (Jan 22, 2010) (View) (3 answers)
• Has anyone had sucess from the surgery who has PCOS or Syndrome X? (Jan 27, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• Has anyone had surgery by Dr Katina or her coleague? (Apr 9, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• has anyone had the lap band or rny with rheumatoid arthritis (Jun 6, 2008) (View) (6 answers)
• Has anyone had the Lap Band procedure? (Jul 9, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Has anyone had the Lap-band with MS? (Nov 10, 2006) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• has anyone heard of an induction diet? (Dec 18, 2010) (View) (1 answer)
• has anyone here had their surgery in Odessa Tx (Feb 23, 2008) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Has anyone hired a private nurse (Mar 17, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Has anyone in Mo. had surgery under Mercy Medical Insurance (MCHCP)? (Sep 1, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Has anyone in the 50 age bracket over 400 lbs had surgery (May 2, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone used Dr. Robert Marvin in Houston Texas? (Oct 6, 2008) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone used him in the MPLS area? (May 31, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Has anyone used obesitylaw.com's attorney to help reverse a denial? (Dec 5, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Has Anyone Used Patient Choice/Used To Be Called Choice Plus In MN? (Jun 9, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• has anyones doctor had them do this (Jun 11, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• has someone here pre-op has being pronosticated with bipolar disorder in the phys (Mar 17, 2009) (View) (2 answers)
• Healing problems? (Jun 21, 2008) (View) (9 answers)
• Heidal Hernia Repair During Surgery (Jul 24, 2009) (View) (8 answers)
• help with some abbreviations-- r\n\r\n\r\n ??? (Nov 23, 2008) (View) (3 answers)
• HELP!!! I NEED HONEST ADVICE...SCARED TO DEATH!!!! (Mar 3, 2008) (View) (27 answers)
• Herbal Life ~ What should I do? (Jun 15, 2000) (View) (9 answers)
• Heredity Factors. Does some heredity factors influence weight loss? (Jul 7, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• Hi everyone! I had RNY surgery 6months ago and my sister (Jul 18, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Hi! I have my endocrine appt. coming up to test for Cushing's Disease..... (Jun 14, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• High Anxiety!!!! (Mar 14, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• HOW DO I FIND OUT HOW MAY HAVE DIED USING MY DOCTOR (May 29, 2004) (View) (7 answers)
• How can one prepare themselves mentally for the change in eating habits. (Oct 9, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
• How did you guys Comfortable in bed after you came home I can't even sleep it hurts (Mar 22, 2009) (View) (14 answers)
• How Do I Expel Gas Orally Post Op If I Can't Burp Now? (Feb 16, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• How do I get started? I live in Germany. (Dec 1, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• How do I get the ball rolling? (Aug 19, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
• How do I know I am a good canidate? (Jan 5, 2006) (View) (7 answers)
• How do I prove my sincere attempts to lose weight to the Doctor? (Dec 13, 1999) (View) (4 answers)
• How do I start the process (Mar 31, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• How do you know if you streatched the pouch(lapband) (Oct 5, 2009) (View) (1 answer)
• How does a surgeon decide how many centimeters to bypass? (Apr 15, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• How does age affect the success of bariatric surgery? (Apr 15, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• How exactly is weight lost after surgery? (Jan 21, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• how long in surgery does it take to do the rny? promixal? (Dec 6, 2005) (View) (4 answers)
• How long after your surgery were you able to take care of yourself without help? (Jun 12, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• How Long Before I Get A Surgery Date After First Consult? (Nov 21, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• how long do most people wait between their initial consultation and surgery? (Sep 29, 2002) (View) (21 answers)
• How long from learning of surgery to having it preformed has it taken everyone? (Nov 27, 2002) (View) (19 answers)
• How long should i wait (part 2)???? (Nov 27, 2007) (View) (6 answers)
• how long should i wait? (Nov 26, 2007) (View) (3 answers)
• How long until they get back to me? (Dec 31, 2007) (View) (6 answers)
• HOW MANY OF YOU HAVE HAD THE BAND? SLIPPAGE PROBLEMS? (Jan 13, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• How much input do you have to scheduling? (Nov 9, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• how much loss to expect with lapband (Jul 2, 2007) (View) (16 answers)
• How much weight am I likely to lose and KEEP OFF? (Feb 15, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• how much weight are people losing in a week with the lap band surgery (Aug 5, 2010) (View) (2 answers)
• How old is this RNY procedure? When was it first done? Thanks (Aug 2, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• How possible is it to lose 200 LBS via RNY? Or should I diet pre-op? (Jun 4, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
• How was your experience with WLS. Please give me some encouragement (Dec 30, 2001) (View) (15 answers)
• I am 22 yr old my BMI is 37.1 and I weigh 196, is this surgery for me? (Feb 27, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
• I am 5'2 and 252....I am very concerned about loose skin after the weight loss. (Aug 17, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• I am 5'3 and I weigh 219. Do I qualfiy? (Sep 29, 2009) (View) (8 answers)
• I am 5'9" and around 268. my surgery request gets submitted next month. (Jul 25, 2008) (View) (11 answers)
• I am 6'2 (Nov 25, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• I am a pre-op with a question about..... (Apr 11, 2006) (View) (13 answers)
• i am anemic and do eat ice all and have not had the surgery (Sep 14, 2008) (View) (5 answers)
• i am considering gastric bypass, is it safe? (Aug 25, 2006) (View) (5 answers)
• I am considering lap band surgery are there any out there who have had it ? how bad i (Jan 24, 2005) (View) (5 answers)
• I am considering the surgery and want to know if anyone knows what BCBS requirements (Sep 2, 2010) (View) (10 answers)
• I am from New Brunswick Canada, does anyone have information about WLS in my area? (Apr 3, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• i am getting ready for the surgery and had to take the sleep studty (Sep 6, 2008) (View) (9 answers)
• I am having second thoughts (Nov 22, 2008) (View) (22 answers)
• I am in the process of scheduling a consult with Dr. Dirk Rodriguez (Aug 10, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• I am in Western North Carolina and cannot find a primary care physician.. (Jul 3, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• I am looking for a surgeon in Mobile, Alabama who performs the LAP-BAND. (Dec 1, 2005) (View) (5 answers)
• I am looking for any comments from Dr Kaspar's Patients (Jun 14, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• I am looking for someone under 25 who has had this surgery to share the experience (Apr 15, 2001) (View) (11 answers)
• I am on lots of medication, will i still be able to take them after the surgery? (Sep 9, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• I AM PREGNANT. DUE IN DECEMBER2006. HOW SOON AFTER CAN I HAVE EITHER PROCEDURE? (May 17, 2006) (View) (4 answers)
• i am preop and trying to get a routine down for getting my (Jun 15, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• I am seriously considering having the WLS, but I am scared. (Oct 1, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
• I am to have WLS the end of the month and my doctor does the BPD without the switch, (Apr 11, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• I am trying to decide which to have the lap band or the gastric bypass (May 23, 2008) (View) (15 answers)
• I am very confused as to which procedure would be best for me (Feb 15, 2007) (View) (13 answers)
• I am wondering (and sort of SCARED) (Jul 7, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• I am worried that I won't be able to have children after the surgery. (Aug 20, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• I am worried that if I have surgery, I will look older and age faster (May 31, 2000) (View) (11 answers)
• I contacted a surgeon, but before I could get an appointment with him, I (Dec 1, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• I don't have much Dr documented weight loss attempts. Will that hurt my chances? (Dec 21, 2005) (View) (7 answers)
• I dont know where to start! (Aug 3, 2004) (View) (10 answers)
• I had a lap band May 2004. Now considering bypass but BMI at 30 (Feb 4, 2007) (View) (11 answers)
• I had an abnoraml stress test I am seeing a cardiologist on monday (Jan 1, 2010) (View) (2 answers)
• I had the gastric stapling procedure in 1984, and due to various reasons, I ruined it (Jul 24, 2008) (View) (5 answers)
• I hardly eat and have not for years. How will surgery help me?Curious (Mar 26, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
• I have a Consult. on March 6 and I was wondering what they do during the meeting? (Feb 27, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• I have a consultation on Thursday for Bariatric Surgery. (Jul 12, 2005) (View) (3 answers)
• I have a few questions (Jul 19, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• I have an appt.with my pcp tomorrow morning. What should I say to get my referral? (Aug 21, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• I have been schedule for surgury three times each time my blood presser is high I hav (Jul 29, 2007) (View) (8 answers)
• I have been scheduled for surgury three times and each time I (Jul 25, 2007) (View) (4 answers)
• I have been treated for Bulimia, is this going to be a problem with getting approval? (Jul 12, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• I have calcific tendinitis in my right foot and wrist and take - (Jul 19, 2008) (View) (4 answers)
• I have contacted several doctors in the Dallas area and they are either reluctant or (Apr 12, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• I have done all the paperwork done (Apr 30, 2008) (View) (7 answers)
• i have gallstones, but trying to wait until i'm approved to to get them removed. Can (Jan 6, 2007) (View) (1 answer)
• I have my first consultation with Dr. Marymor can anyone tell me about him (Sep 11, 2005) (View) (1 answer)
• I have my very first appointment coming up next week. (Mar 9, 2011) (View) (7 answers)
• I have no sexual desires, is this normal? (Jan 4, 2007) (View) (9 answers)
• I have phlebitis (or something similar) now, pre-op. (Nov 2, 1999) (View) (2 answers)
• I have to lose 10 lbs. Does anybody have a copy of the menu to follow?? (Jan 24, 2006) (View) (4 answers)
• I have to many questions Please Help!!! (Mar 31, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• I heard Medicare will not pay for laproscopic RNY gastric bypass but only open. is th (Apr 14, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• I heard that banding does not work on african-americans, any truth? (Apr 24, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• I Just Recently Found Out That The Doctor I'm Seeing For WLS Has Performed About 250 (May 20, 2002) (View) (14 answers)
• I just recently got new insurance now what (Jul 28, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• I know blood clots are an immediate danger,as are leaks (Nov 30, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• I live in MD and just got a job @ Lowes does anyone know if they cover the surgery? (Mar 27, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• I need 8 pounds!!!!!!!!! (Jul 16, 2007) (View) (21 answers)
• I NEED A PCP IN VA THAT REFERS MORBIDLY OBESE PATIENTS FOR WLS. (May 14, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• I need a push in the right direction (May 25, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• I need educating! What are (Sep 22, 1999) (View) (5 answers)
• i need help for Rochester,Ny area (May 25, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• I Need Help with a Reply to Friend who is Uninformed about WLS Proceedure & Recovery. (Jun 8, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• I need to know how long the recovery is for lapband (Jan 13, 2006) (View) (5 answers)
• I NEED TO KNOW IF I QUALIFY FOR....? (Oct 15, 2007) (View) (10 answers)
• I really really want surgery, Do I go with a BTC or Hospital? (Feb 1, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• I really, really want to have this surgery, but have some questions to ask. (Dec 10, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• I suffer from sleep apnea, but I wasn't required to do tis pre-op test. Should I? (Jan 4, 2006) (View) (14 answers)
• I want to have the Lap-Band surgery but don't know where to start. (Jan 17, 2006) (View) (3 answers)
• I was been previously diagnosed w/a hiatal hernia, will that need to be fixed first? (Mar 22, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• I was just wondering what anyone has to say if they chose VSG surgery. (May 4, 2008) (View) (5 answers)
• I was so close (Mar 23, 2009) (View) (4 answers)
• I was wondering, has anyone had the Lap-Band ? (Jun 13, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
• I went to a local support meeting tonite. (Mar 10, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• i will be 57 in Oct. can i still go for gastric bypass and where do i start (Aug 24, 2007) (View) (11 answers)
• I would like some logical people's opinion on this (Apr 25, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
• I would like to enlist with the NAVY, will they reject me because of my wls surgery? (May 22, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
• I would like to know how much will it cost me. Insurance will pay only 70% (Dec 27, 2005) (View) (3 answers)
• I would like to know if any one has had the gastric bypass and then the lap-band ? (Jul 8, 2007) (View) (6 answers)
• I would like to see some profiles for people with 37 BMI's or less. (Mar 3, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• I'd like to know which surgeons in the NY/NJ/PA area are the best for people with a (Feb 26, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
• I'm 16 and my BMI is 46.8.I've been trying to find out how to go about getting approv (Nov 30, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
• I'm a month away from surgery and this question really plagues me... (Oct 22, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
• I'm fixing to go to an informational seminar on WLS - will they weigh us then, or (Jul 18, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• I'm just diagnosed with AGHD pre op..will this affect having rny? (Apr 15, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• I'm not understanding some of the verbage used in describing some surgeries. (Jul 23, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• I'm only 17 - am I crazy to be thinking of this? (Mar 30, 2006) (View) (11 answers)
• I'm scared to have the surgery...can you give me some positive advice? (Dec 8, 2005) (View) (5 answers)
• I'm taking several meds, gained 100 lbs in a year and I'm considering surgery (Jun 4, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• I've always been an average eater/ slow loser. Will I still lose fairly quickly. . (Apr 20, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• I've tried every diet imaginable...like everyone...gained back + more...am I crazy to (Apr 11, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• If everything goes ok (tests approvals) how long is it until the actual surgery. (Mar 3, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• If I can't control eating now - how will this help me control it later?? (Jul 12, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• IF I GET INSURANCE NOW HOW LONG SHOULD I WAIT TO FILE A CLAIM TO SEE IF I CAN GET SUR (Apr 2, 2005) (View) (7 answers)
• If there was one thing you wish someone would have told you...... (Feb 19, 2010) (View) (22 answers)
• If you had 70lbs to lose (Jun 11, 2010) (View) (12 answers)
• if your doc.send you to loose 12lb.with 0carb adding in ur diet what will u eat? (Mar 14, 2009) (View) (6 answers)
• If your insurance does cover the operation? (Feb 7, 2007) (View) (7 answers)
• Im 5 (Jan 17, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• im just getting started what can i expect (Aug 24, 2007) (View) (8 answers)
• In AGB and VBG, does the larger part of the stomach ever feel hungry? (Sep 30, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• In DESPERATE NEED of IDEAS TO PAY for WLS (Aug 9, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• Information on non-adjustable band (Oct 15, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Is 150 cm's to much to bypass....... (Jan 11, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• Is a doctor with 4 years experience in laparscopic RNY enough. (May 23, 2008) (View) (3 answers)
• Is anyone else considering getting gastric bypass surgery? (Jun 11, 2008) (View) (18 answers)
• Is being age 59 a factor in having the surgery? (Jun 17, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
• is good to loose 1,000 calories per day? (Mar 23, 2009) (View) (4 answers)
• Is it harder to get approved for a procedure not offered near you? (Jan 29, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Is it normal to eat everything in site before initial consult appt? (Aug 23, 2007) (View) (11 answers)
• Is it possible to get pregnant AFTER WLS? (Mar 23, 2005) (View) (12 answers)
• Is it possible to have female surgery the same time as wls? (Apr 22, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Is it really possible to change a lifestyle if the past is filled with failures? (Dec 12, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• Is it worth the risk? (Feb 10, 2005) (View) (19 answers)
• Is suragey the key here? or just a starting point? (Dec 9, 1999) (View) (2 answers)
• Is surgery right for me? (Feb 26, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Is the open bypass safe with lymph edema? (Nov 28, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Is their anyone out there that has been free from... (Jan 24, 2010) (View) (15 answers)
• Is there an age limit? (May 11, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• Is there any chance they can make the pouch too small? (May 10, 2008) (View) (4 answers)
• Is there anybody out there that had the surgery and had 70bmi/500pds pre-op? (Nov 19, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Is there anyone out there 62 or older that has had that would be willing to give (Oct 30, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
• Is there anyone out there that have had weightloss surgery at 55 years old or older?? (Sep 12, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
• is there anyone who has a bmi of more than 70 that has had surgery in north carolina (Nov 5, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• is there anyone who has had or is considering having wls between 20-25> (Aug 5, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
• Is there anyone!!! (Sep 23, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Is there anything pre-op you wish you were told but weren't? (Aug 8, 2001) (View) (19 answers)
• Is this surgery right for me? (Jul 30, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• is vomiting common (Feb 5, 2009) (View) (11 answers)
• Is WLS only for the morbidly obease? (Mar 18, 2007) (View) (6 answers)
• Ischemic bowel in relation to GBP RNY Pre-op (Apr 22, 2006) (View) (2 answers)
• Just a few questions... (May 10, 2008) (View) (9 answers)
• Just looking for some help... (Sep 24, 2005) (View) (2 answers)
• Just starting my journey, fear and Concerns? (Aug 2, 2005) (View) (7 answers)
• Lap band surgery in ohio or ky for 12,500,00? (Apr 17, 2007) (View) (2 answers)
• Lap-Band Versus Gastric Bypass (Oct 31, 2005) (View) (21 answers)
• Lapband or Gastric? Open or Lap? (May 19, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
• LAPBAND SERGERY WITH FATTY LIVER (Jul 12, 2007) (View) (9 answers)
• Live Lite??? (Feb 15, 2005) (View) (3 answers)
• Looked into the lap band, now considering the bypass - pros / cons please (Jan 29, 2004) (View) (11 answers)
• looking for advice from people who started their journey over 500lb... (Sep 15, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Looking for feedback on Dr. Dennis Smith in Marietta, GA (May 18, 2011) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Looking for peoples top 10 original reasons to be a Loser. (Feb 11, 2003) (View) (17 answers)
• Looking for Post Op Opinions: Band vs. RNY (Apr 1, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
• Looking for Type 1 Diabetic Post-Ops to share their WLS journey (Aug 3, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Looking for your input please..... (Jan 14, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• Loose skin issues (Feb 22, 2009) (View) (7 answers)
• Me again - Still Seeking Names of Health Net PCPs who support WLS (Jul 27, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Medical History- what if it is incomplete? (May 6, 2009) (View) (3 answers)
• Meeting my surgeon for first time next week... (Aug 27, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Memorial Page just read and soooo scared (Aug 9, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• My biggest concern... life expectancy... (Nov 19, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• My BMI is almost 50. I have no co-morbids, except bad knees, back etc. (Feb 27, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• My brother in law is interested in having WLS and lives in Moreno Valley, California. (Dec 15, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• My consultation is scheduled for July 31st .What happens next? (Jun 19, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• My daughter is considering this as her surgery of choice. (Jul 3, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• MY DOC WANT ME TO SEE AN ENT? (Sep 14, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• My Dr only does VBG, is there anyone who had it and then wished they had RYN? (Apr 19, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• My dr. informed me I also need gallbladder/hernia repair (Jan 8, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
• My mother is 48 and her PCP feels that she is to old for WLS. Any thoughts? (Nov 3, 2000) (View) (41 answers)
• My staple line is broken in two places..anyone ever had revison for this? (Aug 23, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• My surgeon says I have too loose 50 lbs. has anyone else heard of this? (May 18, 2005) (View) (20 answers)
• My wife is concernd about me having suergery and is and thinks I might die (Jan 26, 2010) (View) (8 answers)
• Nasal stomach tube (Jan 27, 2009) (View) (20 answers)
• Need a PCP in Santa Cruz county that excepts Blue Cross Prudent BuyerPPOs Prudent Buy (May 8, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• need help / your thoughts (Sep 2, 2008) (View) (33 answers)
• Need to find surgeon in Bangkok Thailand (Nov 18, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• need to find a surgeon in the South East with experience (Sep 16, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• Need to find good WLS Doctor in East TN or Northeast Georgia (Mar 21, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Needing info for teen son about gastric bypass in NC. (Jun 28, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
• No comorbids, but passed away during surgery? (Jan 3, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• No insurance, no loan, no way? (Dec 5, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
• Not a question but news about WLS (Nov 30, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• not a question more of an agrrement to Jennifers statement (Feb 18, 2008) (View) (4 answers)
• Not sure if I can ask this here, (Nov 18, 2006) (View) (2 answers)
• not sure of terminology (Mar 24, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• OMG!Need words of encouragement! (Mar 16, 2008) (View) (18 answers)
• One more question... (Feb 17, 2009) (View) (15 answers)
• Open RNY Any Comments? (May 19, 2008) (View) (10 answers)
• Pancreatitis: could WLS hinder proper treatment & x-rays, ultrasounds used to view,tr (Jan 20, 2006) (View) (6 answers)
• Please explain how they can do the TT at the same time as RNY? (May 6, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• PLEASE HELP, I'M AFRAID OF MY CRAVINGS !!!!!! (May 12, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
• Please share any negatives you know of/experienced/are possible! (Sep 12, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
• Please tell me about RNY after having procedure? (May 5, 2008) (View) (9 answers)
• Post-op patients...are you truly happy? (Jul 26, 2003) (View) (28 answers)
• Pre-Op Considering Surgery: Military (Sep 4, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Pre-Ops... This Ones for You! (Apr 25, 2009) (View) (8 answers)
• previous post about college student (Sep 3, 2008) (View) (3 answers)
• private pay: will travel where is the best place for lap band? (Dec 28, 2005) (View) (10 answers)
• Pro's vs. Con's (Jul 25, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
• Problem with (May 29, 2005) (View) (9 answers)
• projected cost of obesity (Sep 10, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• PROOVE IT !!! HAS YOUR INSURANCE EVER ASKED YOU TO ?? (May 12, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Public support groups/sessions in Los Angeles? (Dec 10, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Questions about excess skin? (Jan 11, 2006) (View) (13 answers)
• Questions about tubes... (Dec 22, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Ravenous hunger & huge appetite? (Mar 24, 2007) (View) (4 answers)
• re refrequence of band refills (Jan 10, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• Recently heard you can suffer a heart attack after surgery. (Mar 12, 2007) (View) (7 answers)
• Reflux Surgery? (Sep 26, 2007) (View) (4 answers)
• Riding the fence here. How do you decide which bariatric procedure is best 4 u? (Dec 7, 2007) (View) (18 answers)
• Right now I am scheduled for Lap-band, however should I have gastric bypass? (Mar 19, 2007) (View) (7 answers)
• RNY or DS? (Feb 25, 2009) (View) (4 answers)
• RNY or Duodenal Switch ??????? (Jan 10, 2009) (View) (8 answers)
• RNY or Lap Band (Dec 27, 2005) (View) (15 answers)
• RNY or VSG? (Mar 15, 2008) (View) (9 answers)
• RNY WITH FOBI POUCH VS RNY (Mar 21, 2006) (View) (4 answers)
• RNY wls, why can't the doctor remove scar tissue during surgery? (Jun 27, 2008) (View) (4 answers)
• Scar tissue preventing procedure (Oct 15, 2011) (View) (3 answers)
• SCARED AND NERVOUS (Mar 21, 2006) (View) (10 answers)
• Seeking Post Ops With Congestive Heart Failure (Jul 21, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• seeking wls friendly pcp in Pitt. PA. (Jun 9, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Should I change doctors? (Sep 9, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• Should I change my hair back to it's natural color before surgery to avoid hair loss? (Jun 14, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• Should I choose RNY or VSG? (May 15, 2008) (View) (7 answers)
• Should I consider bariatric surgery? (Jun 5, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Should I have children now and post pone surgery? (May 24, 2005) (View) (5 answers)
• Should I have WLS or diets? (Oct 29, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
• Should I postpone if any doubt? (Mar 16, 2003) (View) (18 answers)
• Should I see a dietician before consulting a surgeon? (Jul 20, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Should WLS be pursued even if don't have any co-morbidities? (Aug 18, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
• Shouldn't people be truthful? (Feb 7, 2003) (View) (26 answers)
• sleep apnea (Mar 29, 2008) (View) (18 answers)
• sleep study (Mar 23, 2008) (View) (11 answers)
• So many questions! (Dec 7, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
• So much of what we do is wrapped up in food - how do you change your approach/thinkin (May 14, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
• Some people have had tummy tucks during RNY surgery is this a good idea? (Jan 8, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• someone explain to me the lapband fills (Sep 17, 2006) (View) (2 answers)
• someone help me i have problems with my scale i dont know what to do!!!!! (Mar 22, 2009) (View) (5 answers)
• Stomach stapling procedure in 1990 ...want an RNY (Feb 16, 2006) (View) (7 answers)
• Support Group (Mar 23, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Surgeon not accepting consultation appts....Is this normal? (Nov 21, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• Surgery over 50yo (Mar 4, 2008) (View) (25 answers)
• Talking to my primary care doc about WLS tomorrow -- any advice? (Mar 10, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
• Teaching hospitals? (Jun 22, 2008) (View) (18 answers)
• Texas is mandated? (Aug 22, 2006) (View) (3 answers)
• The downside, what were your nightmares? (Jan 24, 2006) (View) (11 answers)
• The foul gas and bowel stay with you? It's not temporary? (Apr 26, 2009) (View) (4 answers)
• The surgeon's office said I was approved... (Jul 11, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• the tube that helps you breathe while in surgery/ (Apr 16, 2008) (View) (22 answers)
• the waiting is killing me (May 4, 2009) (View) (4 answers)
• To remove or not to remove...I need answers! (May 9, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Tons of post-op questions! (May 6, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• UHC Choice plus children's hosp columbus ohio (Apr 25, 2007) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Waiting for surgery? (Jun 22, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• was wondering, if POST OP, anybody drinks coffee? (Nov 4, 2006) (View) (13 answers)
• weight loss with the band? (Oct 2, 2009) (View) (3 answers)
• Went to RNY seminar, and submitted paperwork.... (Aug 11, 2009) (View) (1 answer)
• what kind of test do the doctors do , such as blood work etc (May 29, 2004) (View) (1 answer)
• What about Lap Band and Type 2 Diabetes? (Oct 16, 2007) (View) (8 answers)
• What all is there in the time of 1st visit until date of surgery? (Jul 31, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• What are all the possible complications arrising from the RNY & is 59 to risky (Mar 14, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
• What are some things i can tell my pcp (Jul 28, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• what are strictures,pb,and does lap band hurt is it realy uncomfortable (Feb 14, 2006) (View) (5 answers)
• What are the criteria for a plastic surgery? (Dec 17, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• What are the different types of bariatric surgery? I haven't met with a surgeon yet. (Dec 23, 2005) (View) (7 answers)
• What are the pros & cons of lap vs open surg? (Dec 1, 2002) (View) (17 answers)
• What are the risks involved in lapband for my age 56? (Apr 29, 2008) (View) (9 answers)
• What are truly the chances of major complications.? (Jun 25, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• What can I expect from Medicaid? (Apr 25, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• What Do I need to do to prepare myself for surgery? (Jan 31, 2007) (View) (6 answers)
• What do I say to PCP that I've never meet before? (Mar 12, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• What do you wish someone would have told you before you had surgery? (Apr 22, 2008) (View) (26 answers)
• what does it cost to have rny in canada? (Aug 5, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• What does transection mean? (Mar 7, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• What exactly is DS? (Dec 11, 2005) (View) (3 answers)
• What exactly is the Compass Team (Aug 6, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• What if I lose weight before my consult? (Feb 16, 2007) (View) (4 answers)
• What information do I need to take with me to the 1st doctor visit? (Aug 18, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• What is a Duodenal Switch??? (Sep 18, 2004) (View) (2 answers)
• what is a greenfield filter? (Apr 27, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• What is considered a volume eater? Heard volume eaters do well with lap band surgery (Dec 30, 2010) (View) (4 answers)
• WHAT IS THE DIFFERANCE BETWEEN LAP BAND AND GASTRIC AS FAR AS EATING? (Apr 2, 2005) (View) (6 answers)
• what is the experience of persons over 65 with VBG procedure? (Feb 20, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• What is the main cause of failure of most surgeries that require revision? (Apr 13, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• What is the meaning of transection? (Nov 8, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• What is the most weight you can lose within the first 5months of lap band (Oct 26, 2007) (View) (8 answers)
• What is the oldest you can be to have WLS (Apr 3, 2001) (View) (15 answers)
• What is the pain level like after the surgery once you are released from the hosppita (Mar 4, 2008) (View) (24 answers)
• What is the total cost for surgery at Alvarado in San Diego? (Mar 1, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• What is the youngest age that you can have this surgery at? (May 31, 2004) (View) (14 answers)
• what is time line from actual ref ltr to surgery date apprx. (Feb 17, 2011) (View) (3 answers)
• What is VGB surgery--is it safe? (Apr 29, 2008) (View) (3 answers)
• What is your input VBG vs. Gastric Bypass (May 14, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
• What kind of questions should I be asking my doctor? (Mar 11, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• What makes one a candidate for Laprascopic Surgery as opposed to Open surgery? (Nov 3, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• what protein shakes r best? and is crystal lite ok as long as u put unflavored protei (May 3, 2009) (View) (4 answers)
• What questions should I ask the surgeon? (Feb 19, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• What should a consult consist of? (May 22, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• What should I do, my pcp is taking a long time to complete referral to local surgeon? (Sep 8, 2005) (View) (7 answers)
• What specific questions should I ask my dr? (Aug 28, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• What to Expect (May 1, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• What types of food cause dumping? (May 9, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• What's this about drainage, even with the laser gastric by pass? How long in hospital (Apr 14, 2010) (View) (9 answers)
• When did you finally say enough was enough and you had to really do something about (Oct 6, 2003) (View) (42 answers)
• When should I consider a consult? How much does it cost? (Feb 14, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Where do I start? (Oct 24, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Where do you find physical support for post surgery period? (Jul 28, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Where do you start? (Apr 30, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• where to get bypass surgery cheapest ? abroad (Oct 11, 2008) (View) (5 answers)
• WHERE TO TURN FOR HELP? (Mar 8, 2006) (View) (9 answers)
• Which doctor's advise to take? (Nov 3, 2009) (View) (6 answers)
• Which Insurances have paid for Lap Band? (Aug 1, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Which is best? (Apr 9, 2009) (View) (2 answers)
• Which surgery did you choose and why? (Oct 3, 2002) (View) (16 answers)
• Which surgery is best for a 15-year-old? (Apr 21, 2008) (View) (10 answers)
• Which to do? (Sep 25, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Who do you consult with first? (Sep 28, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Who has had the surgery over 50? (Feb 25, 2001) (View) (14 answers)
• Who is THE best surgeon in the Charleston WV area? (Dec 19, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Why am I having to pay $3000 out of pocket? I was so excited and then the bomb. (Jul 24, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Why are the majority of patients women? (Feb 14, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
• Why can post ops deit/exercise after, when we fail so miserably before? (Jun 2, 2002) (View) (14 answers)
• why can't people understand it's my life not there's (May 5, 2009) (View) (14 answers)
• Why do you lose weight faster after the operation as opposed to just working out? (Feb 27, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Why is everyone so discouraging when I tell them about surgery? (Mar 12, 2002) (View) (16 answers)
• Why is the DS the more advanced surgery, but most of you chose the RNY? (Jul 25, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
• Why such a low success rate with VBG? (Jan 24, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
• Why/how does surgery work when all else fails?? (Sep 1, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Will gastric bypass make by HORRIBLE IBS worse? (Nov 12, 2009) (View) (9 answers)
• Will I be able to live a long, full life after WLS... (Sep 8, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Will I be eligible for RNY after Heart Repair Surgery? (Jun 5, 2008) (View) (5 answers)
• Will it really be harder for me to get insureance to pay? (Jul 18, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Will MC+ In Missouri approve this surgery? (Apr 27, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Will my insurance cover surgery? (Oct 19, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Will my stomach sag bad if it feels torn down the middle? (Sep 18, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Will WLS really work when I've tried every starvation diet known without results? (Oct 25, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• With a 59.8 BMI, is lap-band still an option? (Nov 27, 2007) (View) (14 answers)
• Wonder how your over all experiance has been and did you have any complications? (May 28, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• WORKING//COMMUTING POST-OPS...HOW DO YOU GET ALL THE FLUID/MEALS/EXERCISE DONE??? (Oct 11, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• Would it be rude to tell suggest WLS to a friend? (Apr 29, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• Would like to know if there are others in Hamilton, Burlington, Ontario (May 6, 2010) (View) (2 answers)
• Would you ever use a Dr who was NOT a American Society of Bariatric Surgery member? (Nov 21, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
• You look Great Right Now (Jun 11, 2008) (View) (3 answers)
• Your helpful advice please (Feb 21, 2006) (View) (4 answers)
• ?A fat girl will never get a man??did you believe it? (Oct 24, 2003) (View) (34 answers)