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PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

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  1. Papers submitted

    By Newlife041417,
    • 31 replies
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  2. Last Post As A Pre-Op

    By MBird,
    • 31 replies
    • 2,637 views

  3. On my way...

    By thisgirlhunts,
    • 31 replies
    • 2,188 views

  4. Pre surgery fears

    By Amelia2019,
    • 31 replies
    • 2,056 views

  5. How much weight was lost on liquid diet prior to surgery?

    By tryingtolose100,
    • 31 replies
    • 21,517 views

  6. Surgery tomorrow at 8 a.m. and I just swallowed gum!!!

    By Texas12,
    • 31 replies
    • 6,745 views

  7. Surgery in 4 days....scared to death!

    By freels123,
    • 31 replies
    • 2,280 views

  8. Question about Books

    By Froggi,
    • 31 replies
    • 2,068 views

  9. Losing friends...

    By cookielover,
    • 31 replies
    • 3,410 views

  10. Chocolate muscle milk

    By Chrisb428,
    • 31 replies
    • 1,905 views

  11. PreOp eating everything in sight?

    By Havasumoma,
    • 31 replies
    • 2,619 views

  12. Surgery was today!

    By teshadb,
    • 31 replies
    • 3,374 views

  13. Forced to be put on birth control after surgery?

    By tfarr,
    • 31 replies
    • 2,342 views

  14. questions for a newbie who is doing this alone

    By flowerpot,
    • 31 replies
    • 3,643 views

  15. Need serious advice!

    By Michele M.,
    • 31 replies
    • 2,649 views

  16. 2 week liquid diet

    By lucylu1313,
    • 31 replies
    • 2,580 views

  17. 2 Week Pre-Op Liquid Diet

    By Donnie320,
    • 31 replies
    • 2,533 views

  18. How Long Were You Out Of Work

    By chyna86,
    • 31 replies
    • 4,119 views

  19. Cigna Denied

    By Marycusa29,
    • 31 replies
    • 2,789 views

  20. What Do You Tell The Nosey Peopke At Work?

    By Gettinhealthy,
    • 31 replies
    • 3,477 views

  21. Who Is Pre Op Dieting Over Memorial Day??

    By Bamabander,
    • 31 replies
    • 2,350 views

  22. Anyone scared

    By Carol Gray,
    • 31 replies
    • 2,001 views

  23. I still have questions...

    By Lauren,
    • 31 replies
    • 3,109 views

  24. "Lap Bands are becoming obsolete"

    By Deb 57,
    • 31 replies
    • 5,459 views

  25. Psych

    By christina0613,
    • 31 replies
    • 1,962 views

  26. Total Rant.... Watch out for the Big Girls....

    By Raymia,   
    • 31 replies
    • 2,986 views

  27. Silly Surgery Question

    By chloemom,
    • 31 replies
    • 3,704 views

  28. sept 24 surgery date anyone else?

    By littlesweet,
    • 31 replies
    • 2,411 views

  29. Denied :(

    By ShineBright724,
    • 31 replies
    • 2,488 views

  30. Need Advice on Talking to My Wife about WLS

    By Jobber,
    • 31 replies
    • 2,390 views

  31. Any NJ sleevers?

    By newme0614,
    • 31 replies
    • 2,647 views

  32. Insurance approval

    By ryn2short,
    • 31 replies
    • 2,008 views

  33. Ok Husbands & Wifes...

    By Enote,
    • 31 replies
    • 2,499 views

  34. When Is Your First Fill After Surgery? I am able to eat more food now!!

    By Summer87,
    • 31 replies
    • 3,917 views

  35. Pre-op diet boredom

    By Heybrendacleo,
    • 31 replies
    • 1,986 views

  36. New Jersey Anyone?

    By WinningLoser,
    • 31 replies
    • 3,690 views

  37. Pre op diet starts in 3 days

    By briefs199,
    • 31 replies
    • 2,028 views

  38. Tomorrow is the day!!!!!

    By pattyd87,
    • 31 replies
    • 2,025 views

  39. Scared......i Don't Want To Leave My Kids Without A Mom!

    By Amberl77,
    • 31 replies
    • 2,275 views

  40. 6 Month Insurance Waiting Period

    By HollyC,   
    • 31 replies
    • 9,994 views

  41. What to bring to hospital?

    By anonmom,
    • 31 replies
    • 3,457 views

  42. Starting the process could use some encouragement

    By blmcdbug,   
    • 31 replies
    • 1,599 views

  43. Pre-op Liquid Diet/Liver Reduction

    By Kitty2272,
    • 31 replies
    • 2,321 views

  44. Breastfeeding And The Sleeve

    By Singlemama,
    • 31 replies
    • 3,067 views

  45. How Many Last Meals ... ?

    By TangerineDreams,
    • 31 replies
    • 2,249 views

  46. Period during surgery, please help!

    By greensleeve,
    • 31 replies
    • 4,245 views

  47. hit like a ton of bricks...DENIED!

    By Anxious2beme,
    • 31 replies
    • 2,154 views

  48. Goodbye lasagna

    By SuperFab,
    • 31 replies
    • 3,095 views

  49. What made you choose this surgery vs others?

    By bigjim1,
    • 31 replies
    • 2,017 views

  50. Questions before going forward with lap-band...

    By pmommy,
    • 31 replies
    • 3,110 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

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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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