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PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

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  1. It has begun...Relationship changes

    By Nurse_B,
    • 39 replies
    • 3,268 views

  2. Does anyone feel like it wont happen?

    By Fit2btied,
    • 39 replies
    • 2,069 views

  3. Damn Damn Damn

    By Thickiest2Thick,
    • 39 replies
    • 3,849 views

  4. How long from first doctor visit to surgery?

    By KD in CT,
    • 39 replies
    • 3,882 views

  5. Time off work and telling co-workers?

    By Livetothrive,
    • 39 replies
    • 3,064 views

  6. Pre-op diet starts tomorrow ...it's getting real now!

    By char3672,
    • 39 replies
    • 2,423 views

  7. Unjury

    By destiny79,
    • 39 replies
    • 3,442 views

  8. Things you wish someone had told you?

    By Joey Jackson,
    • 39 replies
    • 5,081 views

  9. Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, Fidelis Medicaid the process?

    By Maryvsg87,
    • 39 replies
    • 3,003 views

  10. Any Advice On How To Quit Smoking?

    By mommybo,
    • 39 replies
    • 4,572 views

  11. Approved! 4/26/17

    By jnj701,
    • 39 replies
    • 3,071 views

  12. Would you do it again?

    By seagogirl1957,
    • 39 replies
    • 3,711 views

  13. Day 1 of liquid diet starts tomorrow. Surgery 7/25

    By momof2littleones,
    • 39 replies
    • 3,147 views

  14. Hospital Bag

    By TattooedSeaStar,
    • 39 replies
    • 3,626 views

  15. Surgery on a Friday...back to work Monday

    By krps0930,
    • 39 replies
    • 3,450 views

  16. Liquid diet, how do you do it?

    By LindsaySue,
    • 39 replies
    • 3,226 views

  17. Why sleeve and not bypass?

    By seaniepoohbear,
    • 39 replies
    • 3,201 views

  18. Just beginning

    By Annie68,
    • 38 replies
    • 1,804 views

  19. Here's a crazy question...

    By SandeeD,
    • 38 replies
    • 2,817 views

  20. Newbie with cold feet

    By renewed_mind,
    • 38 replies
    • 2,933 views

  21. Liquid Diet

    By LauraKitty,
    • 38 replies
    • 4,345 views

  22. Initial consult

    By bnicolexo,
    • 38 replies
    • 3,125 views

  23. The pre-op diet is NOT a punishment ... it's an opportunity.

    By Webchickadee,
    • 38 replies
    • 7,294 views

  24. my surgeon wants me to have the bypass instead of the lapband

    By andielmt,
    • 38 replies
    • 4,434 views

  25. I can't wait to.....

    By bbrookmedic,
    • 38 replies
    • 1,846 views

  26. SLEEP STUDY

    By lisaanewme67,
    • 38 replies
    • 3,255 views

  27. Anyone have suggestions on decent tasting proteins

    By jms7e3,
    • 38 replies
    • 2,225 views

  28. Pre-Surgery Liquid Diet

    By LewiB,
    • 38 replies
    • 3,660 views

  29. Question on timeline

    By Sbagdan,
    • 38 replies
    • 3,024 views

  30. Not sure who I should tell!

    By HappilyEverAfter44,
    • 38 replies
    • 2,649 views

  31. My body, my band, my BETRAYAL

    By MamaJava,
    • 38 replies
    • 4,394 views

  32. Quit Smoking

    By Vanna,
    • 38 replies
    • 2,226 views

  33. How to tell your friends and family that you are having WLS surgery

    By Mellie May,   
    • 38 replies
    • 14,373 views

  34. Suggestions For Liquid Diet??

    By skinny2beEMG,
    • 38 replies
    • 3,058 views

  35. Anyone starting to think this isn't the "right" answer/tool?

    By Kelleylu,
    • 38 replies
    • 4,673 views

  36. Protein Drink Suggestions

    By Guest BikiniBeachy,
    • 38 replies
    • 3,665 views

  37. Surgery June 11th!!

    By KIANNA219,
    • 38 replies
    • 2,203 views

  38. I am looking for a buddy

    By tammyqp16,
    • 38 replies
    • 1,758 views

  39. Any one not have pre-op diet???

    By christi.jones08,
    • 38 replies
    • 3,489 views

  40. What is everyones favorite Protein Drink?

    By JellyBellyNoMore,
    • 38 replies
    • 2,229 views

  41. New here surgery date is Wednesday August 12

    By lachellove,
    • 38 replies
    • 1,347 views

  42. Over Eating

    By kjntwins,
    • 38 replies
    • 3,245 views

  43. Today was the day...

    By princesstracey,
    • 38 replies
    • 2,899 views

  44. What Are You Looking Forward To Most?

    By kittylove32,
    • 38 replies
    • 2,231 views

  45. Tomorrow is the big day!

    By JerseyJules,
    • 38 replies
    • 1,804 views

  46. People who want privacy - what is or was your cover story?

    By Maggie Journey,
    • 38 replies
    • 3,762 views

  47. Terrified

    By AWAS1999,
    • 38 replies
    • 4,806 views

  48. Sleeve scheduled for Dec 30th!!

    By FabBy50,
    • 38 replies
    • 2,938 views

  49. May surgeries

    By ilgc,
    • 38 replies
    • 2,192 views

  50. what to bring to the hospital ?

    By Rich_nykid,
    • 38 replies
    • 2,215 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'. ???
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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.

    • 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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