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PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

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  1. Requirements to qualify for gastric sleave

    By Luciem,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,041 views

  2. Pre-op advice from a PostOp'er

    By KellyMarie8288,
    • 3 replies
    • 906 views

  3. How long does it take on average from filling out the first paperwork til surgery?

    By Lisa_80,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,169 views

  4. How to Start the WLS Process?

    By Sam.J.S.,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,801 views

  5. Pre op pio

    By Zmc,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,465 views

  6. Beginner

    By Sg10310,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,054 views

  7. Newbie

    By BethanyA,
    • 3 replies
    • 606 views

  8. Gallstones - gamechanger or no big deal?

    By ChunkyCali,
    • 6 replies
    • 983 views

  9. [HELP] My Wife is questioning my need for Gastric Bypass Surgery :(

    By Rob_Zak,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,242 views

  10. Getting clearance from neurology

    By nsp33d,
    • 0 replies
    • 532 views

  11. Someone in Florida???

    By Nellie86,
    • 32 replies
    • 3,499 views

  12. 19 year old in the process of VSG!

    By BriAlexis,   
    • 6 replies
    • 988 views

  13. Did you have to pay anything with insurance?

    By Chantrella,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,169 views

  14. One month down

    By teyahawkins2018,
    • 5 replies
    • 953 views

  15. First Meeting March 2, 2021 Ft Campbell ky

    By Traciefromcadiz,
    • 1 reply
    • 522 views

  16. Can surgeon see food in your stomach during surgery?

    By Nanagrrl3,
    • 4 replies
    • 790 views

  17. Houston Psych. Eval

    By Emma1019,
    • 35 replies
    • 3,510 views

  18. Pre-Op Liquid Diet

    By Jnfinney,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,301 views

  19. Setting a goal weight?

    By Sleeved_in_MN,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,643 views

  20. What do you wish you had been told before surgery & after surgery?

    By GaGirlGettingHealthy,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,159 views

  21. Any teachers out there?

    By Jnfinney,
    • 23 replies
    • 2,115 views

  22. Nausea on the pre-op liquid diet?

    By GreenThumb,   
    • 7 replies
    • 1,741 views

  23. Just Curious

    By Marlena Goss,
    • 2 replies
    • 735 views

  24. Insurance approval

    By Amanda Purser,
    • 2 replies
    • 835 views

  25. Weight Loss Surgery Option

    By Jlady10,   
    • 2 replies
    • 517 views

  26. Bypass

    By jsoderquist1,
    • 2 replies
    • 505 views

  27. Bypass surgery

    By jsoderquist1,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,046 views

  28. Scared of the journey

    By Circus321,   
    • 12 replies
    • 900 views

  29. What I wish I knew - Post- Op January 2021- Tips and Tricks

    By Sunshine0331,   
    • 4 replies
    • 1,542 views

  30. Liquid Diet Pre Op-only broth

    By Nanagrrl3,
    • 6 replies
    • 723 views

  31. Has anyone been able to use their insurance, UnitedHealth Care to get approved

    By nsp33d,   
    • 5 replies
    • 1,101 views

  32. I have my surgery date it's February the 10th

    By belindadeaver0@gmail.com,
    • 4 replies
    • 639 views

  33. Chew and spit

    By Brnoicole,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,134 views

  34. Surgery date scheduled

    By Vithika,
    • 3 replies
    • 568 views

  35. Bypass Surgery starts soon

    By davis29,
    • 3 replies
    • 571 views

  36. Goal rewards—suggestions?

    By GreenThumb,   
    • 15 replies
    • 1,566 views

  37. Need to lose weight for new program

    By ltaylor9597,
    • 5 replies
    • 879 views

  38. Anyone with epilepsy??

    By shultz,
    • 1 reply
    • 571 views

  39. Surgery date: Jan 19th, 2021

    By SelitaEbabe,
    • 4 replies
    • 828 views

  40. Anyone feel sick when starting the diet

    By upinsmoke,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,003 views

  41. Those on required liquid diet

    By davis29,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,202 views

  42. SIPS procedure coming up

    By Cherubchub,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,473 views

  43. Preparing for Gastric Bypass

    By dlack0912,
    • 6 replies
    • 939 views

  44. Day surgery and February 2 surgery date!

    By soontobefitmom628,
    • 50 replies
    • 3,921 views

  45. ANY BODY DECEMBER 23RD

    By spectobe42,
    • 2 replies
    • 478 views

  46. What now?

    By just_Rach83,
    • 2 replies
    • 736 views

  47. Pregnant!

    By xoxoMeli,
    • 10 replies
    • 2,507 views

  48. Which protein did you guys drink for the 2 week liquid diet?

    By Gregory822,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,052 views

  49. Any March Surgeries?

    By Hopefulin2021,
    • 304 replies
    • 24,463 views

  50. So....I got approved!!!!

    By Hopefulin2021,
    • 20 replies
    • 2,022 views

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    • rlcpd

      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'. ???
      · 1 reply
      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.

    • Lizette1122

      Lizette1122

      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!
      · 2 replies
      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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