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PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

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  1. Worrying that your DNA will work against you

    By MotoZen,
    • 10 replies
    • 989 views

  2. Changes that are needed to be successful

    By INEEDABUDDY,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,448 views

  3. liver shrink diets aren’t the same

    By Thicc chick 504,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,913 views

  4. What are you doing to stay on track while elective surgeries are postponed?

    By MNBGSD13,
    • 9 replies
    • 961 views

  5. Pre op Appointment with surgeon at Kaiser by Video- what should I expect

    By cadreamer2017,   
    • 5 replies
    • 1,303 views

  6. Feeling very out of control

    By perfektlynrml,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,524 views

  7. Nervous

    By Tamwell,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,197 views

  8. Hospital transportation

    By BigSue,
    • 7 replies
    • 803 views

  9. covid test

    By maddmar,   
    • 34 replies
    • 3,980 views

  10. BMI 38.6 225 pounds 5’2

    By Thicc chick 504,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,150 views

  11. Surgeons that Accept LACare?

    By TheNewbWriter,   
    • 1 reply
    • 433 views

  12. Those who have lost 100% EBW esp. those vets who kept it off- what's did you do?

    By Suzi_the_Q,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,510 views

  13. Pain Medication

    By TheLdywMoxie,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,255 views

  14. Pulmonary doctor

    By perfektlynrml,
    • 2 replies
    • 594 views

  15. Should I give my new PCP my lab results ?

    By britmeister,   
    • 4 replies
    • 698 views

  16. More surgery delays due to uptick in Covid-19

    By over65,
    • 6 replies
    • 835 views

  17. I actually prefer not to die

    By brian10x,
    • 79 replies
    • 6,852 views

  18. First appointment with Psychologist

    By Dsmcwil,
    • 7 replies
    • 864 views

  19. Informational Meeting

    By Embody,
    • 1 reply
    • 420 views

  20. What actually makes the liver shrink?

    By Eurocrat,   
    • 10 replies
    • 1,346 views

  21. Blossom Bariatrics

    By G8trgrl,
    • 26 replies
    • 3,867 views

  22. First pre-op meeting, questions

    By Mettemorphose,
    • 7 replies
    • 979 views

  23. Los Angeles Surgeons / General Questions

    By PJKS1989,   
    • 3 replies
    • 724 views

  24. Something seems fishy...

    By Suzi_the_Q,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,970 views

  25. Pre-op picking

    By perfektlynrml,
    • 6 replies
    • 956 views

  26. Did you get gastric bypass in June?

    By Activeurit,
    • 6 replies
    • 709 views

  27. Pre Op diet

    By Sstarr2 ,   
    • 9 replies
    • 1,166 views

  28. I have a date

    By Libra758347,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,040 views

  29. Protein powder for water!

    By Tiredmimi,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,565 views

  30. October 2019 surgery peeps?

    By Cherylmilla,
    • 158 replies
    • 9,973 views

  31. 1 day post op

    By Rocky_Mountain_Mama,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,922 views

  32. EGD procedure

    By dbutler1981,
    • 4 replies
    • 806 views

  33. Help!!! Liquid diet is killing me

    By Cotytoscano11 ,   
    • 7 replies
    • 1,067 views

  34. How much would YOU pay???

    By AlwaysCruising,   
    • 56 replies
    • 7,048 views

  35. Sick from Upper GI

    By MimiMarigold,
    • 2 replies
    • 601 views

  36. Instagram!

    By danielleleigh90,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,211 views

  37. Anemic before surgery anyone ??

    By Repeatingthoughts,   
    • 0 replies
    • 443 views

  38. In process of completing pre-ops

    By perfektlynrml,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,141 views

  39. My WLS team is confusing me...

    By Nerdette,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,782 views

  40. Did you keep surgery a secret? What did you tell people?

    By FinallyLosingIt20,
    • 93 replies
    • 11,460 views

  41. Having surgery

    By jomby,
    • 3 replies
    • 711 views

  42. Liquid diet

    By Emi2020,   
    • 4 replies
    • 731 views

  43. 6 Month Pre-Op Diet Question

    By NurseJaci13,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,354 views

  44. Quotes & Inspiration

    By nibble,   
    • 557 replies
    • 40,077 views

  45. 1 week pre-op diet?

    By Pandemonium,
    • 4 replies
    • 844 views

  46. Anyone? Supervised Medical Weight loss Requirement

    By Lilfootie,
    • 4 replies
    • 896 views

  47. Unsupportive Family Member Rant.

    By HalloweenBaby24,
    • 16 replies
    • 3,646 views

  48. Starting the process

    By MandoGetsSleeved,
    • 2 replies
    • 651 views

  49. Support group requirement?

    By SAS11,
    • 2 replies
    • 606 views

  50. Changing facilities

    By MotivatedMomma,
    • 8 replies
    • 837 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!
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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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