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PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

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  1. Is smoking marijuana safe after surgery?

    By NinaMariexo,
    • 16 replies
    • 7,231 views

  2. Pre Op Liquid Diet

    By bakawaka,
    • 22 replies
    • 7,225 views

  3. Any new surgery dates yet?

    By It's time.,
    • 66 replies
    • 7,202 views

  4. Bougie size???

    By Stimpy911,
    • 29 replies
    • 7,196 views

  5. January Surgery Dates!

    By hungry4health,
    • 131 replies
    • 7,196 views

  6. Does wearing a bra after surgery hurt the stomach?

    By Nanny'shappy,
    • 11 replies
    • 7,192 views

  7. Has anyone used a FSA (Flex spending account) to fund surgery in Mexico?

    By Kimmes,
    • 8 replies
    • 7,181 views

  8. November Bypassers!!

    By mousecat88,
    • 111 replies
    • 7,180 views

  9. Unapproved for Sleeve - Ready to CRY

    By jsm,
    • 56 replies
    • 7,177 views

  10. Excess Skin after weight loss with VSG

    By jenn20,
    • 15 replies
    • 7,163 views

  11. March 20th!?

    By maeg,
    • 135 replies
    • 7,156 views

  12. United Healthcare requirement

    By peacequeen,
    • 10 replies
    • 7,155 views

  13. Exercises / movements to relieve GAS pain?

    By Done,
    • 14 replies
    • 7,124 views

  14. Getting Sleeved in Japan (Pre-Op)

    By ebert,   
    • 5 replies
    • 7,121 views

  15. Antibacterial Soap for Pre-Op

    By ArcusX,
    • 14 replies
    • 7,120 views

  16. Feeling worried after not sticking to pre op liquid diet

    By GemmaLicious,
    • 16 replies
    • 7,119 views

  17. What was the straw that broke the camel's back for you?

    By southerngirl24,
    • 91 replies
    • 7,113 views

  18. SIZE 34 BOUGIE

    By TheSweetesThing84,
    • 20 replies
    • 7,104 views

  19. Getting Approved Through Medicaid?

    By JCassell,   
    • 13 replies
    • 7,098 views

  20. Type 1 Diabetes

    By maybesleeve,
    • 16 replies
    • 7,093 views

  21. 2nd Day Pre-Op Diet-Harder Than I Thought

    By wishmeluck13,
    • 89 replies
    • 7,089 views

  22. Anybody late teens, early 20s had the VSG?

    By Babygurl,
    • 21 replies
    • 7,078 views

  23. FMLA or Short Term Disability

    By Ignatius,
    • 11 replies
    • 7,072 views

  24. How much would YOU pay???

    By AlwaysCruising,   
    • 56 replies
    • 7,060 views

  25. Nail polish off before surgery?

    By Sydney Lynn Pinckley,
    • 11 replies
    • 7,056 views

  26. Any Newbies in Maryland ?

    By BeautifulSharifah,
    • 101 replies
    • 7,056 views

  27. Pre-op Diet & Cheating!

    By JPSnAZ,
    • 59 replies
    • 7,054 views

  28. December 19th date.

    By crazynae1025,
    • 94 replies
    • 7,046 views

  29. iLAP (Imbricated Lap Band)

    By HauteMama,
    • 26 replies
    • 7,046 views

  30. May 30th Surgery Buddies? & 2 week liquid diet!

    By miss_smiles,   
    • 100 replies
    • 7,046 views

  31. My wedding rings during surgery

    By forrealthistime,
    • 23 replies
    • 7,037 views

  32. How Long Were You Off Work After Lap Band Surgery?

    By oliversmomma,
    • 15 replies
    • 7,033 views

  33. waking up with intubation apparatus still in throat

    By RAS_STI,
    • 10 replies
    • 7,014 views

  34. 2 days to go.

    By jennolsen,
    • 127 replies
    • 7,013 views

  35. What was/is your greatest fear?

    By Smitty74,   
    • 49 replies
    • 7,005 views

  36. Liquid Diet & Extreme Constipation! Angry!

    By Mira77,
    • 5 replies
    • 7,005 views

  37. CPAP Nightmare?!?!

    By blind unicorn,
    • 65 replies
    • 6,994 views

  38. Good apps for tracking weight and inches lost?

    By bostonhok,
    • 5 replies
    • 6,988 views

  39. April 2020

    By Repeatingthoughts,   
    • 95 replies
    • 6,987 views

  40. Dr Felix Spiegel Houston, TX

    By asherje,
    • 14 replies
    • 6,986 views

  41. People carry weight differently?

    By Guest Rosalind,
    • 43 replies
    • 6,972 views

  42. Liquid Diet Headaches?

    By butterfly2014,
    • 11 replies
    • 6,962 views

  43. What did you tell people at work?

    By mysleeveid13,
    • 24 replies
    • 6,943 views

  44. Just starting process

    By Maggiebee,
    • 109 replies
    • 6,940 views

  45. Finally got my surgery date! August 17th

    By Margie122,
    • 180 replies
    • 6,936 views

  46. Deal breaker.

    By Jane1979,
    • 72 replies
    • 6,936 views

  47. Covid Test!

    By Amanda0911,
    • 57 replies
    • 6,933 views

  48. Tennessee sleevers

    By Nicky VSG,
    • 96 replies
    • 6,923 views

  49. Any Missouri people

    By betterme38,
    • 130 replies
    • 6,914 views

  50. How long should I take off work after surgery???

    By jblady,
    • 17 replies
    • 6,895 views

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      rlcpd

      Two months out from hiatal hernia repair.  Surgeon said to expect a lot more flatulence...something about the 'air' no longer being able to 'burp' out so comes out the other end.  That is my experience but have no understanding of why that swallowed air cannot be 'burped'. ???
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      1. BlondePatriotInCDA

        BlondePatriotInCDA

        As I understand it since your stomach is smaller and not completely resting against your diaphragm anymore you no longer have the ability to "push" burps out as well. Plus, since its smaller and we don't digest slower the trapped air moves a lot quicker out of the stomach so its no longer available to burp out. Hence the other option for removal.

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      Anyone had the TORe procedure? How did it go? How much weight did you loose? 
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    • LadyVeteran1

      LadyVeteran1

      Sleeve surgery is on April 14th.  I am counting the days!!  Can't wait!
      · 3 replies
      1. Brookie2shoes

        Brookie2shoes

        Me too girl!! Are you in the full liquid diet right now? It’s sooooo hard!

      2. LadyVeteran1

        LadyVeteran1

        Not yet. I was told I only have to do 24 hours of a liquid diet. But I have my pre-op tomorrow so I’m going to confirm if I need to do longer.

      3. buildabetteranna

        buildabetteranna

        Your so close now! It's gonna be great :) Wishing you a speedy recovery and looking forward to seeing how it goes!

    • buildabetteranna

      buildabetteranna

      Down 33 lbs and slightly stalled, but I'm gonna reevaluate and push through. I started back to work last week after 2 years of being disabled due to mental health as well as my weight. It's a great job and I'm just so happy to have this opportunity at a second chance at life. Hope everyone is having their best journey ❤️ Together, we got this!
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      1. DaisyChainOz

        DaisyChainOz

        Great work Anna! Keep it up 😁

      2. buildabetteranna

        buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

    • Bashbee91

      Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
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