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Questions About 2nd Surgeon Visi Dr. Barker - I have an appointment for my 2nd visit with my surgeon's office. They say it will last from 8-12. Can anyone who has had this type of appointment give me any idea of what to expect...

APPROVED!!!! - I am doing the hap HAP HAPPY dance! I am approved!!!! My surgeon's office submitted the paperwork to the insurance company last Tuesday and I was approved today!!!! Now I jus...

EGD & Work Question - I am scheduled for my EGD on July the 9th. I know that they will not release me unless I have someone with me to drive me. But here are my questions: How long does this procedur...

Jewelry in Surgery - When I gained weight many years ago, my wedding rings became too snug to remove. Not so tight to be uncomfortable, but def too tight to get off. Anyone else have this happen? And, ...

Are all PB2's Created Equal? - I have read a lot of posts about PB2. I want my kids and I to try it. Are there brands that are better than others? Are there any brands to stay away from?

Rant - I need to be calmed down - I posted before how the surgeon's office was taking forever to turn my paperwork in to the insurance company for WLS approval. Well, Friday I spoke with them and was told that it w...

Hair Loss Question for Kelly - or anyone else who - A coworker of mine who had lap band 5 years ago and then a revision to RNY a month ago (I know of him but I do not know him) heard that I was going to have WLS and told our mutual ...

Frustrated - Okay... A week ago my surgeon's office called with GREAT news. Cigna no longer requires a 6 month diet, the rquirement is now 3 months. Since I have already met that, they cance...

EGD - Can anyone tell me why an EGD is required before weight loss surgery? And, if you have had one, I would love for you to share your experience.

Cigna Changed Diet Policy - It is now just 3 months instead of 6. EXCITING! Effective 5/15/2012.

OMG!!!!! I AM IN SHOCK!!! - I JUST got a call from my surgeon's office!!! Cigna changed the diet requirement from 6 months to THREE!!! They are submitting my paperwork NOW!!!!!! WOOOOOT!!!! I am 3 months ...

Question About a Previous Post - I don't remember the name of the post, so I can't find it. Someone posted a question about aspirin. In this post, she posted an aspirin mixture that helped blackheads and pimples. ...

Clothes and Rapid Weight Loss - I haven't joined the losers bench yet, but my bariatric surgeon's office had business cards for this website in it: http://www.wear-n-share.net/ I have read a lot of people's...

My Pre WLS Journey - I believe everyone's journey down the path to WLS begins with that eye opening A-HA! moment. I mean, I do not think that any of us just go about our daily life and wake up one day ...

Gall Bladder Surgery Post Op??? - I have heard a lot about people having to have their gall bladder removed post WLS. Is there anything that can be done during weight loss to prevent this from happening?

Gall Bladder Removal Post Op?? - I have heard a lot about people having to have their gall bladder removed post WLS. Is there anything that can be done during weight loss to prevent this from happening?

Insurance Requirement: Psychological Evaluaton - I am going through the insurance requirements for surgery approval. My next step is the psychological evaluation. Can anyone who has gone through this before give me any insight in...

Psych Evaluation Requirement - I am going through the insurance requirements for surgery approval. My next step is the psychological evaluation. Can anyone who has gone through this before give me any insight in...

Gastric Bypass vs. Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy - I am in the process of being approved by my insurance company for my surgery. I went into my consultation thinking I wanted the sleeve. But, the surgeon recommended that I have the...

VSG vs Gastric Bypass - I am in the process of being approved by my insurance company for my surgery. I went into my consultation thinking I wanted the sleeve. But, the surgeon recommended that I have the...

Consultation for VSG Today - I have my 1st consultation with Dr. Barker today to find out if the proceedure is for me. Any advice on any questions I should ask? 

Looking for input - I am seriously considering having this surgery. I am about 120 pounds overweight. I would appreciate any advice or feedback that anyone can give me regarding the time leading up to...