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Three more days till surgery! - Three more days until my surgery!  Still nervous but not as bad as before!  You all have helped me try to put those fears out of my mind and focus on the health that will come with...

got my consent forms for surgery doing a little fr - So I got my consent forms for surgery one week from today.  Wow, so much to take in!  Says 1 in every 200-300 people die from the surgery!  Is it normal to second guess this?  Do I...

How did you best add plain protein powder to soups - I just made my first liquid soup meal for tomorrow.  I added some plain protein powder into it and it just clumped like crazy!  Any tips on adding plain protein powder to soups or ...

Anything I should have ready at home for after sur - surgery one week from tomorrow.  Anything I should have ready or waiting at home you all can suggest?

Start liquid diet tomorrow and getting NERVOUS! - hey you all!  Starting my liquid diet tomorrow for one week.  ARGHHHHH!  Bet I will be in a wonderful mood!  Getting pretty nervous surgery one week from tomorrow.  Any thing y...

OK now need some liquid diet tips! Starting Wedne - Starting liquid diet on Wednesday!!!!  Not looking forward to it.  Any tips of things that worked well or food ideas?  I know you all probably have some things I haven't thought ab...

How common are bowel obstructions and how did you - Since surgery getting closer wondering how common are bowel obstructions and how do you know you have them?  How are they treated?  So many things to think about and worry about!

What do you all do about no NSAIDS? - Since surgery coming soon, I have a foot/ankle injury that has required NSAIDS.  What do you all do/take when you have painful medical conditions?

Long-term RNY people, PLEASE share would you do it - Would love to hear from all long-term RNY people!!  Surgery just over two weeks away and sooooo many questions.  Would you do it again?  Has it been worth it?  what have been worst...

Just got my date 12/7/11 for surgery scared! - So, I have been jumping through hoops, testing etc for 6 months. I wanted the sleeve but carrier denied my second appeal and NO WAY in heck they will cover.  They approved me for R...

How do you appeal insurance denials? - I desperately believe the sleeve is my surgery that is needed and with my surgeon too.  My insurance carrier approved RNY or lap-band.  What advise and steps do you all know or hav...

Newbie here, tell me all about your band experienc - I am new here!  I was treating with a surgeon and was all set to do the gastric sleeve.  My insurance company decided after jumping through all the hoops that they will not cover t...

Surgery not done yet, but what about constipation - I have not yet had my surgery scheduled 9/7.  I am reading all over this site to be informed.  I am concerned that constipation seems to be a problem?!  why such a problem and how ...

Any S.W. Florida people with Dr. Thomas Bass? - I am in S.W. Florida and looking for any patients treating with Dr. Thomas Bass.  Would love to chat and compare notes!

can you PLEASE answer questions for me! - I am going to be having my surgery 09/07/11.  I was prepared for the sleeve but insurance will not cover so now RNY will be done.  Had so much knowledge on sleeve so can you answer...

Help me all you wise people!!! - I am so very confused and conflicted.  My surgeon's office called today and told me that the only surgery my insurance will cover is RNY.  I was sure that the sleeve was the best c...

really lost and need some help! - I was on track to have gastric sleeve procedure but my insurance carrier will not cover that procedure.  They may cover the RNY.  Please if you could all tell me about the quality ...