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I think the consensus of the respondents is correct...everyone is different...metabolism, BMI, food choices, protein consumption, exercise, etc. will all affect how your body responds. I lost 16 pounds prior to surgery, 6 pounds during 1 week pre-op, and 15 pounds since surgery (June 27). I sometimes think this is a slow process. However, I did not gain the weight in a few weeks, so why would I lose it in a few weeks. The majority of the research indicates 6-12 months for weight loss w/ a common baseline of 6-8 months when people realize they have lost a significant amount of weight.

I am on Adderall, and my surgeon said to stay on the same dose I was on prior to surgery, which is 60mg/day. I would question if you are only taking Adderall XR as an appetite suppressant. If you have ADHD, the surgery does not address those issues, therefore your need for meds is still necessitated.

I have United Healthcare. Not sure if it is Choice Plus or not. The approved me, and my doctor gave me a figure I owed him LESS what he would get from United Healthcare. It was slightly adjusted downward from the original quote. I am not expecting to get anything refunded to me, however, if I do, it will be a bonus. Hope this helps.

I had my hiatal hernia repaired, liver biopsy and sleeve done laprascopically. I am 5 days post op, and I am having terrible pains on left side of chest, what feels like on top of heart, just under breast and ribs. I think this is from the hernia repair, but could it be something else? Let me know if you had anything like this happen post op. Thanks.

I am on Day 3 of the Pre-Op diet. Mine consists of 5 shakes, broth, jello, popsicles, and various other clear liquids. It only adds up to about 1000 cals/day. My surgery is Thursday, 6-27.