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Topic: Pre-op preparations
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• Am I still a canidate for for revision , after having a Pulmonary Ebolisim with VBG surgery? (Nov 16, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• anyone else have vericos veins with superficial blood clots?. (May 31, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• how long before I would be able to sleep on a futon that is close to the floor? (Jun 25, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• I need to do a bowel prep. the night before surgery. (Jun 1, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Is it normal to want to slepp all the time after giving up caffeine? (Jan 18, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• !!!! Did I forget any pre-op questions????? (Mar 15, 2004) (View) (2 answers)
• "Binge Eating" Prior To Surgery (Jun 1, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
• #*#*# AM I IN BIG TROUBLE ?? PLEASE HELP !!!!!!!!!! #*#*# (May 9, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• 'On The Fence' About Surgery- Seeking Advice (Jul 23, 2003) (View) (14 answers)
• 10% pre-op losses. Why do you need to loose weight Before the surgery? (Aug 5, 1999) (View) (15 answers)
• 12 days till i have my wls already on the pre-op diet is there any tips you can give (Apr 7, 2010) (View) (9 answers)
• 13days to surgery. Alcohol ntake more than I told docs.... (Aug 28, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• 14 day pre-op diet - guys I am struggling. (Oct 17, 2008) (View) (7 answers)
• 17 days until surgery and freaking out.... (Aug 1, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
• 18 days 'til RNY and I'm overwhelmed! (Dec 22, 2007) (View) (10 answers)
• 2 1/2 yrs after Post-Op, Can I Get A Colonic Irrigation? (Aug 29, 2005) (View) (5 answers)
• 2 Weeks Pre-Op Liquid Diet (Mar 4, 2009) (View) (4 answers)
• 2 weeks until surgery need help with vitamin list! (Jan 19, 2006) (View) (8 answers)
• 2.5 weeks to go, and I don't think I'm prepared. Please help. (Oct 30, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• 25 days before surgery; will it make a difference to stop smoking now? (Dec 29, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• 26 days until lapro RNY, very nervous (Jan 30, 2009) (View) (4 answers)
• 3 days until my surgery i need to know what i can eat the day before. Help (Apr 9, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• 300 lbs 49yrs and over (Jul 26, 2005) (View) (6 answers)
• 43 days to surgery- should I get on the 'Protein Train' now? (Aug 2, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• 5 Days PRE-OP, LIQUID DIET STARTS TODAY ,, WHATS THE BEST ADVICE? (Jan 1, 2010) (View) (8 answers)
• 5 MORE DAYS TO GO B-4 SURGERY!!! ANY LAST MINUTE SUGGESTIONS FOR PREPARING????? (Aug 1, 2003) (View) (16 answers)
• 5 weeks till surgery, what should I do to prepare? (Mar 15, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• 5'2 (Jan 14, 2003) (View) (16 answers)
• 5'4" and 276.. Do You Think 135 Is Attainable? (Jun 26, 2003) (View) (15 answers)
• 6 days to RNY. Am I prepared? Certainly scared. (Feb 21, 2009) (View) (15 answers)
• 6-Month Physician Supervised Weight Loss Insurance Hoops (Sep 24, 2008) (View) (3 answers)
• 9 days away from having WLS...Should I Do It? (May 21, 2003) (View) (18 answers)
• :What provisions do patients make that live many hours from surgeon? (Jun 17, 1999) (View) (3 answers)
• A WAY TO SAVE GOOD IDEAS FOUND HERE (Aug 23, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• A Couple of questions regarding surgery at BTC! (Sep 17, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• A few questions about ingrown toenails (Apr 2, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• A good idea 2 weeks before surgery? (Nov 29, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• A question about binders (Mar 19, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• A suggestion fro dry mouth.... (Jul 22, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• A Year of Counseling Prior? (Nov 13, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
• ABG (Arteriole Blood Gases) (Jun 30, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Abnormal Cardiopulmonary Stress Test Results (Aug 10, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Abnormal Serum Cortisol Result (May 18, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• About Dr Nazarian in Beverly Hills? (Nov 26, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• About first consult for sleep study (Jul 11, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Accuracy of digital scales....? (Aug 21, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• ACRYLIC NAILS (Aug 22, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• After 3 1/2 mos. of waiting,I finally have an appt. with the surgeon! Problem is..... (Apr 21, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• After Lap RNY-Do you have drains in when released from hosp? (Feb 10, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
• After surgery what kind of help will I need? (Aug 17, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• After surgery, is it better or more comfortable to sleep in a bed or a recliner? (Aug 3, 2003) (View) (19 answers)
• After wls why blood transfussion? (Sep 23, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Albany, NY area Psychiatrists/Psychologists, MVP insurance (Jun 17, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Allergy's kicking in 3 days before surgery!!!problems?? (Apr 20, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Alternatives to dairy for protein intake (Sep 30, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
• Alternatives to Suppositories (Aug 14, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• AM having lap band on March 6th, WHAT is restriction? Should I worry? (Feb 15, 2006) (View) (6 answers)
• Am I considered a lightweight? (Jul 7, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
• Am I expecting too much from the doctor? (Sep 19, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• Am I going about this in the right order? (Feb 18, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• Am I jumping gun by visiting the Nutritionist and Psych dr before my Consult? (Nov 28, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Am I losing my mind? I need to hear from others. surgery next week (Jan 14, 2005) (View) (22 answers)
• Am I really going to need someone else to wipe me when I go to the bathroom? (Oct 18, 2001) (View) (12 answers)
• Am I required, by law, to tell my employer what surgery I am having?? (Jun 5, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
• Am I worrying too much? (Jan 20, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Am wondering if Lovenox shots should also be given as a back up to the IVC Filter? (Jul 29, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Amitriptyline...Anyone else take this for anxiety or depression... (Sep 5, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
• An embarrassing question for the ladies. (Jun 23, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
• Anesthesiologist (Feb 17, 2009) (View) (7 answers)
• ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT BCBS ILLS (Dec 23, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Another hair loss question... (Jan 16, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Another question about pre-op weight loss/post-op pureed stage! (Jun 22, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• Another question, has anyone else had to do two (Feb 27, 2007) (View) (17 answers)
• another sleep apnea question (Sep 15, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• Any advice (Jan 9, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
• Any advice for my Psych eval, what is an MMPI-2 test? (Jan 31, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Any advice on how to prepare mentally, physically, and/or emotionally? (Mar 9, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Any advice on... (Jan 5, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Any advise on laproscopic surgery (Sep 20, 2006) (View) (3 answers)
• Any advise on the NG tube? (May 7, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
• Any available Angels out there? (Sep 12, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Any comments on Pacific Bariatric? (Jan 31, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• any good deals for hotels (Mar 22, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• Any good Northern NJ Psychologist's??? (Mar 22, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• any good psychologist for pre-op evaluation in North Jersey area? (Apr 15, 2010) (View) (3 answers)
• Any ideas how someone can lose 10-15 lbs. in two weeks? (Jul 11, 2005) (View) (8 answers)
• Any ideas on how I can manage to have the pre-op procedures if I'm alone? (Jan 12, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Any ideas on nausea when on Opti Fast? (Jan 1, 2010) (View) (1 answer)
• Any ideas or suggestions for comfort on 3 hour or more travel home? (Sep 30, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Any ideas where to buy less expensive protein drinks in stores and online (Aug 22, 2009) (View) (10 answers)
• any ideas.. (Jun 14, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
• Any info. I can give to convince my PCP? (Jul 16, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Any last minute advice for my rapidly approaching surgery day? (Jul 19, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
• Any last minute advice? (May 13, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
• Any last minute advice?? (Sep 10, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
• Any last minute suggestions before my April 9th surgery? (Apr 6, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Any last second tips/suggestions for packing for hospital? (Oct 22, 2009) (View) (10 answers)
• Any last words of advice? (Apr 4, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
• Any luck getting your records from St. Louis? (Feb 11, 2004) (View) (2 answers)
• Any of Dr. Champion's patients need psych evaluations for BCBS-PPO? (Jul 10, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Any on have an ex of their PCP letter for the insurance approval? (Jul 31, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• ANY ONE ELSE 23 or YOUNGER??? (Jul 31, 2001) (View) (41 answers)
• Any one else going on a 4 week pre-op skim milk only diet? (Jul 30, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• ANY ONE HAVE AETNA&DR VON RUEDEN IN BALTIMORE? (Apr 2, 2006) (View) (1 answer)
• Any one have to do weeks of Opti-Fast prior to surgery? (Nov 7, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Any one in the Ft.Wayne, South Bend area? (Jul 3, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Any one with recent lap band surgery and post op opinions on how they are doing? (Oct 26, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Any patient of Dr. Liems do you know if he requires a (Jul 30, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Any plan for rny/lap and end up having rny/open? (Jan 19, 2004) (View) (8 answers)
• any post ops who had a g-tube, PLEASE respond (Jul 29, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Any post-op patients that had a stat of 5'7, 295-300 lbs? (Aug 29, 2003) (View) (16 answers)
• Any post-ops who had assistance through Texas Rehab Commission, did you get to pick (Jul 2, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Any questions for my surgon? (Apr 9, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
• ANY SAMPLE LETTERS (Jun 18, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• any smokers out there that didnt stop smoking before surgery, what if surgeon never (Oct 5, 2003) (View) (18 answers)
• Any special diet 2 weeks prior to surgery? (May 23, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Any suggestion on how to Stop drinking Soda? (Mar 11, 2009) (View) (17 answers)
• Any Suggestion on loosing TEN Pounds? (Dec 30, 2005) (View) (7 answers)
• Any suggestions on how to get a surgery date from Dr Drew/Schwartz? (Apr 2, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Any suggestions on how to make it easier to get in and out of bed in the hospital? (Oct 23, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
• Any suggestions on my Psyche Evaluation? (Jul 7, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• Any suggestions on Weight loss before surgery??? (Sep 25, 2001) (View) (17 answers)
• Any suggestions on what I can mix with the med-fast for better taste? (Mar 16, 2004) (View) (7 answers)
• Any suggestions on what I can tell my fat phobic PCP to get her to give me a referral (Aug 7, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
• Any suggestions on what to have or get before surgery? (Jan 9, 2006) (View) (7 answers)
• Any tips for quitting? (Jul 22, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
• ANY TIPS ON PREPARING FOR SURGERY (Jul 23, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Any way to stop the period from coming before surgery? (Apr 26, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• Any WLS friendly Pysch docs in Dayton Ohio Area (Aug 1, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Any WLS-friendly PCP's in the North Central WV area?? (Jun 22, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Anybody else get very nervous the closer the surgery was? (Jul 10, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
• Anybody get real sick before surgery? (Feb 18, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Anybody have Lap-band (Jan 6, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Anybody out there ever have the same fears before they had surgery? (Jan 20, 2003) (View) (16 answers)
• anybody with federal bc/bs from postal service required to get a psych eval? (Aug 4, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• ANYONE APPROVED WITH UNDIFFERENTIATED SOMATOFORM DISORDER? (Aug 22, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• Anyone around 437 lbs that has had Open R N Y ? (Nov 5, 2003) (View) (14 answers)
• Anyone been on Adipex? (Oct 28, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
• Anyone dealt with St. Vincent? I'm approved, when will I have a date? (Nov 8, 2005) (View) (1 answer)
• Anyone else been given a prescription of PrevPak prior to surgery... (Sep 22, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Anyone else BARELY met qualifications and had problems? (Jul 20, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Anyone else booked for Kaiser No.CA orientation on Dec.1st? (Nov 10, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Anyone else ever been pre-op and then surgeon has to leave? (Jan 16, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• ANYONE ELSE GET SERIOUSLY TERRIFIED PRE-OP? (Oct 2, 2003) (View) (23 answers)
• Anyone else have Dr. Mun in Boston, MA? (Dec 13, 2007) (View) (4 answers)
• Anyone else needing clearance from cardiologist? (Aug 5, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
• Anyone else not able to get their rings off before surgery? (Oct 13, 2003) (View) (14 answers)
• Anyone else not appropriate for treadmill test? (May 17, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
• Anyone else NOT excited about having the surgery? (Jan 15, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
• Anyone else out there put on very strick low calorie liquid diet prior to surgery? (Aug 14, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Anyone else panic right before surgery? (Sep 5, 2006) (View) (14 answers)
• ANYONE ELSE SELF PAY HAS A DATE THE WEEK OF MAY 10TH WITH DR AGUIRRE IN MEXICO? (Mar 11, 2004) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Anyone ever ever have a fever stop them from surgery? (Jun 1, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• anyone familar with cori center in warren , michigan (Apr 23, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Anyone get a perm Pre Op (Sep 8, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
• Anyone goin through TRC after jan of 02? (Dec 22, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Anyone had a doctor that required NO bowel prep prior to sugery? (Aug 11, 2000) (View) (12 answers)
• Anyone had good results with just a panniculectomy? (Apr 26, 2007) (View) (3 answers)
• Anyone had lap-band surgery at Rex Hospital in Raleigh, NC? (Aug 5, 2007) (View) (1 answer)
• anyone had surgery at btc ohio? (Nov 23, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Anyone had to have all tests done before seeing the surgeon? (Jan 7, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Anyone had WLS who has endometriosis & pelvic adhesions? (Apr 8, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
• anyone has nevada medicaid who has been approved for gastric bypass surgery? I (Oct 19, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Anyone have a dermoid cyst removed at the same time? (Mar 11, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Anyone have a hiatal hernia repair with lap or was it open? (Jul 21, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Anyone have a list of questions to ask the nutritionist? (Jun 4, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Anyone have a Weight Watchers points calculator? (Aug 8, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Anyone have any books on WLS that they want to sell ? (Apr 1, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
• Anyone have any info on either pre-WLS panniculectomy or combination RNY/panni? (Mar 15, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Anyone have any info on elevated PTT (partial throboplastin time)? (Sep 23, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Anyone have any tips/advise/pointers on drinking the gallon jug of Orange NuLightly?? (Oct 10, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Anyone have blood transfusions post -op. (Jun 17, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Anyone have Colonial Life Disability Insurance? (May 7, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Anyone have Dr. Sapala? (Jul 8, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Anyone have proven, good suggestions on how I can quickly and safely lose 9 pounds be (Jun 25, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• ANYONE HAVE PSYCH EVALS COVERED BY HMO? (Nov 14, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• ANYONE HAVE SURGERY AT VISTA MEDICAL , PASADENA,TX? (Nov 14, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Anyone have surgery cancelled due to weight gain? (Feb 1, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• Anyone have surgery through Kaiser Fremont in California? (May 30, 2004) (View) (1 answer)
• Anyone have surgerydate cancelled due to weight gain at pre-op (five pounds or less)? (Aug 26, 2004) (View) (14 answers)
• Anyone have to go back for a sleep re-test? (Jun 29, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Anyone have to go back for a sleep re-test? (Jun 28, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• anyone have trouble with low blood sugars since surgery? (Sep 21, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• Anyone having surgery around July 10th? (Jun 21, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
• Anyone having surgery in September, a patient of Dr. Champion'? (Aug 19, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Anyone having surgery on June 6th, any last suggestions would be greatly appreciated. (May 31, 2006) (View) (4 answers)
• Anyone in Clarksville, TN area preparing for surgery? (Mar 29, 2005) (View) (2 answers)
• Anyone in Dr. Procter's program in Gainesville...how long can I (Feb 19, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Anyone in GA or anywhere else knows where I can find Physohex soap ? (Jun 24, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• anyone in MA receive disability post-op? (Oct 1, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Anyone in my area had psych eval? (Jan 30, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Anyone know a WLS-friendly psychiatrist in NJ or PA? (Feb 26, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Anyone know anything about Zyprexa? (Apr 15, 2003) (View) (13 answers)
• Anyone know of a PCP in Toledo, OH that will write the medical letter?? (May 5, 2008) (View) (4 answers)
• anyone know of cheap but good protein supps? (Sep 2, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Anyone know of effective breathing exercise to prepare for surgery? (Jun 23, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• Anyone know PCP in San Bernardino, CA w/Pacificare for referral? (Feb 21, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• ANYONE KNOW WHAT TO DO ABOUT PRE-SURGERY NERVES? (Mar 19, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
• Anyone LATELY been told to stop HRT before surgery? (Feb 28, 2006) (View) (6 answers)
• Anyone need a nuclear tracer test for cardio screen? (Feb 23, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Anyone newly employed federally when you had your surgery? (Sep 18, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Anyone out there have the lap Band and covered by IH? (Nov 29, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Anyone out there having WLS with these previous surgeries? (Jul 26, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• Anyone out there waiting for insurance approval? And Surgery date? (Jun 13, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Anyone privately sought a psychological evaluation? (Jun 10, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Anyone recommend a cheap food scale? (May 24, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Anyone see Dr. Foster? (Sep 14, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Anyone struggling with stop smoking before WLS ? (May 4, 2006) (View) (8 answers)
• Anyone take Ritalin before anesthesia and have problems?? (Nov 19, 2007) (View) (3 answers)
• Anyone told UPPER GI & GALLBLADDER SONOGRAM not required for surgery (Oct 22, 2002) (View) (14 answers)
• anyone use Dr Osvaldo Anez and smoked. what are his guidelines for smoking. (Oct 11, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Anyone use IMAGES/COMPASS? (Jul 4, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Anyone used Vista Medical Center with NeWeigh yet? (May 26, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Anyone who had an Open RNY from Dr. Simonowitz in Bellvue Washington. (May 25, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• anyone with a story of massive breast size lost? (Jul 16, 2005) (View) (9 answers)
• Anyone with BCBC-Federal PPO that knows a good Psychologist and (Jul 26, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Anyone with BCBS-Federal PPO that has experienced (Jul 3, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Anyone with Dr. Michael Snyder in Thornton, Colorado (Apr 30, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Anyone with experience with BTC in Grove City Ohio? (Sep 1, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Anything I can do to improve the elasticity of my skin as a PRE op? (Jun 4, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Anywhere on the internet where I can get a living will? (Jun 26, 2000) (View) (14 answers)
• Are all WL patients intubated before surgery? Do all patients have an NG tube? (Dec 8, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Are antibiotics a problem 2 weeks prior to surgery? (Jun 28, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Are insurance companies paying for the AGB yet if so, which one's I live WA. (Apr 3, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Are IUD's a good choice for birth control? (Jan 29, 2001) (View) (14 answers)
• Are Protein Shakes suppose to be so thick. (Oct 31, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Are protidiet concentrated drink mixes considered clear liquids? (Jun 6, 2015) (View) (1 answer)
• Are test results calibrated forobese people (Aug 6, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• Are the slim fast shakes a good protein drink?? (Jul 20, 2007) (View) (10 answers)
• are the suplements covered by ins. (Jun 19, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• Are there any detailed (Oct 25, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• Are there any disadvantages from having a greenfield filter installed? (Oct 29, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• Are there any foods out there you wish you had had prior to surgery? (Feb 4, 2003) (View) (26 answers)
• Are there any good WLS personal websites? (Oct 11, 2001) (View) (11 answers)
• Are there any group not connected to a certain surgeon in the dayton area? (Dec 20, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Are there any helpful hints to know regarding food intake a day or two before surgery (Jan 11, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• Are there any limits to what you can eat the week before your surgery? (May 1, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• Are there any questions for me to ask prior to Dr.'s appointment, that you (Jan 6, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Are there any reformed smokers out there? Any advice on how to quit? (Jun 10, 1999) (View) (6 answers)
• Are there any tall women out there who have had rou n y? (Sep 21, 2003) (View) (17 answers)
• Are there any teenagers out there that have had WLS...or does anyone know of any? (May 12, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Are there policies about children in the waiting rooms?? (Nov 30, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• Are there questions that you wish you had asked in your first evaluation? (May 13, 1999) (View) (2 answers)
• Are there questions that you wish you had asked in your first evaluation? (May 13, 1999) (View) (4 answers)
• Are there specific directions that should be included for a gastric bypass? (Jun 5, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Are you able to bend (sitting on the toilet and such) or get yourself into a car? (Aug 11, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
• Are you able to clean yourself when you use the bathroom after surgery? (Jul 11, 2002) (View) (14 answers)
• Are you able to go up and down stairs immediately post-op? (Sep 12, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• Are you allowed to wear partials or dentures during surgery? If not, how soon after? (Nov 17, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Are you like me? (Mar 10, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• As a pre-op, I have so much gas. Is is going to get worse after surgery? (Dec 22, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Assistance Needed.. Starting The 'Protein Shake' Diet Pre Op (May 27, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• At my consultation the Dr wanted me to try to lose 20-25 pounds before surgery. (Jan 15, 2008) (View) (9 answers)
• at what step in the process do you do the 24 hour unrine test (Jul 24, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
• ATTENTION!!! Kaiser Post-Ops..HELP (Sep 8, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Attention: Kaiser No. CA patients RE: 10% pre-op weight loss (Dec 5, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• ATTN: Any of Dr. Caruana's patients who are post-op or done w/testing (Jun 5, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• AUGH!!!!!!! AUGH!!!!!!! AUGH!!!!!!! (Aug 4, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• Automatic recliners (May 23, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• Back Pain (Apr 7, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Bad news? (Apr 14, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• bad taste/breath is this normal (May 7, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• bcbs pos requires me to diet for 3 months before approval, any suggustions? (Nov 8, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Been approved for Panni thinking about changing Dr. to one closer to home 1hr. verses (Nov 16, 2004) (View) (1 answer)
• Been trying new vitamins lately and my urine turned to a radioactive yellow color. (Aug 26, 2008) (View) (9 answers)
• before surgery, is there any preparations to help to decrease hair loss? (Aug 28, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Before you go to the Consultation: How I avoided a psych eval (Sep 8, 2000) (View) (11 answers)
• Being approx one month out for surgery, what do I do until then? (Sep 27, 2008) (View) (6 answers)
• Benefits of herbal suppliments pros and cons!! (Aug 17, 1999) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Best 'un' or 'non' flavored protein powder (Jan 8, 2008) (View) (13 answers)
• Best way to lose maximum weight on Atkins for the next two weeks?? (Feb 22, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Blood Clotting (Mar 26, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• blood gas test? (May 22, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Blood Transfusion Question (Aug 28, 2009) (View) (6 answers)
• Blood work came back abnormal, PTT was 1 point above normal... (Mar 1, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Boston Market fans... (Aug 19, 2003) (View) (13 answers)
• Bowel Prep confusion (Feb 19, 2006) (View) (8 answers)
• Bowel prep?? (Aug 12, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
• Breastfeeding toddler and radioactive dye tests (Apr 18, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• bronchitis and surgery this coming friday the 28th (Jun 22, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• BTC: Question about the sedative (Dec 30, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Burning sensation when drinking water? (Jun 13, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Buying smaller clothes pre-op (Jul 13, 2003) (View) (17 answers)
• Caffeine cessation and hot flashes (Jun 12, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Caffeine-free? Hope not! (Sep 1, 2003) (View) (13 answers)
• Call from Dr. today, cloudy chest x-ray, what does that mean? (Apr 18, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Calling all cheerleaders - 2 more days and scared to death (Jan 15, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
• Calling all Dr. Boe Patients! (Jul 16, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• CAN I GO THROUGH WITH TT WHILE ON MY PERIOD? (Sep 13, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• can a blood test really tell if you've been smoking? (Nov 20, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Can a colonic or 'colonic hydrotherapy' be bowel prep? (Jan 20, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Can a fatty liver cause problems with surgery? (Feb 28, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Can all the CANADIAN ladies answer this for me? (Jan 24, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Can any one tell me if we are supposed to fast before an endoscopy? (Jan 22, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• can any one tell me where in the WNY area that I can find a good supply of premixed p (Sep 11, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Can any please help me find a surgery friendly Dr in NC (Sep 18, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Can anybody please please please with sugar on top tell me what to tell my PCP....... (Jun 24, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• Can anybody refer me to website to look for a WLS friendly PCP to refer me for WLS? (Dec 13, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Can anybody write to me who has had a Greenfield Filter put in? (Aug 25, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Can anyone recommend a weightloss surgery friendly psych in Philly or S. NJ? (Apr 29, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• can anyone sugest a pyshiatrist in orlando fl. area that accepts bcbs? (Sep 3, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• CAN ANYONE FAX OR EMAIL ME A COPY OF NUTRITIONAL CONSULT (Oct 8, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Can anyone give me a list of tests? (Jan 9, 2005) (View) (5 answers)
• Can anyone give me any information about a 2D echo and myoview? (May 8, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Can anyone give me in general what to expect in my psych eval (May 17, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
• Can anyone help me find a Licensed Therapist or Psychologist in Montabello Calif? (Dec 19, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Can anyone help me prepare for this spinal tap? (Aug 23, 2001) (View) (11 answers)
• Can anyone help me to find modest accommodations in Fort Lauderdale? (Aug 17, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
• Can anyone Help Me with a Diet History (Jul 5, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• can anyone help me with pre-op preparations (Dec 12, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• CAN ANYONE HELP MY NERVES....L..... (Nov 24, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Can anyone provide a list of things that definitely should be taken to the hospital? (Aug 10, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• Can anyone recommend .... (Oct 23, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• Can anyone recommend a dr. in San Diego, Ca for a psych eval? (Mar 10, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Can anyone recommend a good blender?? (Jul 1, 2010) (View) (16 answers)
• Can anyone recommend a weightloss surgery friendly psych in NYC area? (May 9, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Can anyone recommend a weightloss surgery friendly psychologist in Ann Arbor area? (Aug 4, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• can anyone recommend a wls friendly psychiatrist or psychologist in the ny (Apr 13, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• can anyone recommend a wls friendly pcp in st louis mo area (Dec 4, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Can anyone share anythng about Dr Fabito in St Louis? (Nov 6, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Can anyone share their experiences with upper GI, and abdominal ultrasound? (May 23, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Can anyone suggest a good chewable vitamin and calcium caplet? (Aug 19, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Can anyone suggest a WLS freindly person to do a Psych Eval in the Corona, CA area? (Apr 5, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Can anyone suggest a WLS friendly and knowledgable PCP in Augusta, GA? (Jan 20, 2004) (View) (2 answers)
• Can anyone suggest a WLS friendly and knowledgable PCP in Jacksonville, Florida? (Feb 26, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Can anyone tell me about how long the hospital stay is after either surgery? (Nov 29, 2000) (View) (10 answers)
• Can anyone tell me about the North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainsville, Fl? (Apr 4, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Can anyone tell me about the pre-op thorascopy? And what happens during a Lap RNY? (Sep 10, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Can anyone tell me how do we tell if a protein powder has predigested protein? (Jul 11, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• can anyone tell me how long it takes for approval with cigna ppo? (Jun 6, 2006) (View) (3 answers)
• can anyone tell me how to put a countdown clock in my profile? (Mar 9, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Can anyone tell me if BTC does a Blood Gas Draw the morning of surgery? (Nov 8, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
• Can anyone tell me more about Kaisers approval process? (Mar 18, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Can anyone tell me of a WLS friendly psychologist in the No. Virginia area? Thanks (Apr 23, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Can anyone tell me of some good protein drinks (Aug 16, 2005) (View) (12 answers)
• Can anyone tell me once your are post op does your hormones regulate? (Mar 2, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Can anyone tell me the difference between c-pap & bi pap? (Mar 14, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Can anyone tell me what I will need to bring with me for my hospital stay? (Jul 12, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• Can anyone tell me what is involved in a pulmonary function test? (Apr 23, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Can anyone tell me what questions I should be asking? (Mar 9, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Can anyone tell me what the NG tube was like? How long was it in? (Mar 1, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Can anyone tell me why the pre-op diet differs so much from person to person? (May 21, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• Can anyone tell why I must stop my estrogen 6 weeks before WLS? (Dec 1, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
• Can blood gases be drawn from a pic line IV? (Apr 24, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Can drinking Unjury protein shakes cause an upset stomach? (Aug 10, 2008) (View) (9 answers)
• Can high B/P postpone surgery? mine168/98-B/P ONLY GOES UP WHEN NERVOUS (Feb 21, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Can I apply disability if I quit my job a week before surgery. (Jul 21, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Can I be fired? (Jun 27, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• Can I continue breastfeeding just once or twice a day after surgery? (Aug 26, 2008) (View) (9 answers)
• can i drink alcohol??? (Apr 21, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Can I drink Boost on my pre op liquid diet....... (Jul 27, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Can I have an epi instead of anesthesia? (Dec 11, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
• Can I have my last dinner at my favorite restaurant the evening before surgery? (Dec 15, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• Can I have some opinions on what people use and prefer with their protein drinks. (Apr 13, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• can i have this procedure done with chf (Apr 27, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Can I keep my manicure intact during surgery? (Aug 16, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
• Can I lose weight if I am only 40 BMI? (Nov 27, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• Can i really do this? (Feb 20, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Can I stay longer? (Feb 7, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
• Can I still get a colonic cleansing after my wls surgery? (Oct 6, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Can I still have surgery? (Jun 25, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• CAN I TAKE ACETAMINOPHEN BEFORE SUGERY??? (Aug 29, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Can I take Benadryl one week before surgery? (Feb 13, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
• Can I take my lap-top into my hospital room? (Sep 26, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Can I take my own pillow for the sleep study? (Nov 22, 2004) (View) (7 answers)
• Can I take Tylenol BEFORE surgery? (Mar 11, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Can I take Unisom? (Jan 14, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Can I use my own psychiatrist or licensed professional counselor for my psych eval? (Jun 11, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Can I wear them? (Apr 11, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Can my boss tell my co-workers about my WLS if I tell her it is in strict confidence? (Nov 18, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• Can my doctor write a referal for WLS? (Jun 4, 2009) (View) (1 answer)
• Can my employer fire me?? (Jun 10, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
• Can my PCP prevent me from having this surgery? (Aug 30, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
• Can not locate (Aug 27, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Can people share with me about their hospital stays and surgery? (Nov 5, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Can protein really be (Jun 30, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• Can shaving your legs before surgery increase possibility of staph? (Dec 17, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Can some one EMAIL me a list of what to buy for my first 3 weeks home. My surgery in (May 3, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• Can some one tell me about how long it takes to go in ketosis? (Jun 26, 2001) (View) (17 answers)
• Can someone give me a list of pre-op tests you had to undergo? (Apr 30, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
• Can someone help me draft a letter for doctor's recomendation? (Jun 3, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Can someone help me draft a letter for my insuracne co? (Sep 23, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Can someone help me find a good vitamin? (Aug 8, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
• Can someone help me find a PCP that supports WLS in or around Ocala, Florida? (Aug 25, 2005) (View) (1 answer)
• Can someone help me find a primary care physician in New York? (Jan 9, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Can someone help me find a surg who does Lap RNY in New Jersey? (Apr 11, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Can someone help me get some sample letters from PCP's to insurance? (Jun 19, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Can Someone Help Me Interpret My Pre-Op Lab Test Request? What is all this stuff? (Jan 18, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Can someone help with these tests? (May 20, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Can someone in Georgia PLEASE recommend a Doctor that excepts Medicaid? (May 31, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Can someone in Georgia PLEASE recommend a Doctor that excepts Medicaid? (Jun 2, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Can someone please explain exacty what an NG Tube is? (Feb 24, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• Can someone please help me write a letter for my Surgeon (Mar 25, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• CAN SOMEONE PLEASE SHARE WITH ME WHAT I SHOULD TAKE TO THE HOSPITAL? (Dec 26, 2000) (View) (11 answers)
• Can someone please tell me the reason for the sleep apnea test pre-op? (Sep 9, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• CAN SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME WHAT A JP DRAIN & NG TUBE IS AND WILL I HAVE TO HAVE IT (Sep 2, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Can someone point me in the right direction? (May 24, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
• Can someone tell me what to do pre-op (Jan 31, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
• can someone tell me what to expect at pre surgical testing. (Apr 8, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• can somone please tell me what a g tube is (Oct 16, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• Can we eat Atkins Bars for protein? How soon? Thanks guys and God bless! (Aug 25, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Can you ask for a longer Bypass? (Oct 10, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
• Can you find out what your surgeon's mortality rate is? (Aug 21, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• Can you get your surgery done by a doctor who's rather far away? (Aug 17, 2001) (View) (14 answers)
• Can you give me ideas on how to lose some weight before surgery? (Mar 16, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• Can you give me the name of a very experienced LAPAROSCOPIC surgeon near VA? (Dec 12, 2000) (View) (8 answers)
• Can you have... (Sep 27, 2006) (View) (15 answers)
• Can you highlight or dye your hair (Jun 28, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Can you keep rings on during surgery? (Nov 15, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• Can you lose 15 pounds on medi-fast prior to surgery? Its required (Apr 26, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Can you lose weight before surgery by drinking the protein shakes? (Jan 31, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Can you please give me some ideas of meals that freeze and thaw good? (May 31, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Can you take too much aspirin over the years and when they do the endoscope test.... (Jul 10, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Can you wear gel, mousse or hairspray for surgery? (Dec 7, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Can't find a support group! Getting nervous (Aug 22, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• cant get a shrink to call me back in md getting aggervated (Jul 29, 2008) (View) (2 answers)
• Capsules or Tablets, How soon? (Jul 12, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• cardiac stress tests (Nov 14, 2006) (View) (7 answers)
• CARDIO LOCATION (Mar 6, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Cardioloy Screening- How is it done? (Sep 10, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Change Procedure? (Jan 26, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Chewable Soltron??? Has anyone tried this GNC product? (Aug 13, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• Chewing Tobacco? (Sep 9, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
• CHRYSTAL LIGHT (Feb 25, 2004) (View) (1 answer)
• Clear Acrylic Tongue Piercing (Nov 28, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
• Clear Liquid Diet 2 days before surgery (Apr 9, 2006) (View) (11 answers)
• Clear Sugar free liquids only 48 hours Pre Op - any suggestions?? (Oct 2, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Comment: The skim milk diet really helping me prepare for life as a post-op. (Aug 22, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
• Completed the CPAP titration! (Feb 14, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Concerned with possibility of blood clots, should I get the filter? (Jan 22, 2006) (View) (4 answers)
• Concerns???? (Sep 28, 2008) (View) (13 answers)
• Consultation advice needed (Oct 21, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Could a pre-op patient take a look at this diet website, please. (Mar 22, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• could anyone tell me if this letter from my pcp is good. (Sep 5, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• could someone help me do a diet diary for the insurance (Nov 9, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Could someone please explain the diffrence between c-pap and bi-pap. (Mar 5, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Could someone please explain what a Living Will is? (Aug 28, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• Could someone please tell me what to expect with an ABG test? (Oct 8, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• Could someone with Cronic Hydroneprosis have WLS? (May 4, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Could this Prevent me from having WLS? (Jan 22, 2005) (View) (4 answers)
• Could you wear your tongue ring during surgery? (Oct 13, 2004) (View) (12 answers)
• Count of White Blood cells (Jun 25, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• CPAP and post-op (May 11, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• CPAP setting during hosital stay? (Apr 6, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
• CPAP, how long do I need to be CPAP prior to surgery (Apr 9, 2007) (View) (4 answers)
• Death Issues!!! Please help... (Feb 20, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
• Deep breathing prior to surgery.... (Aug 20, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• diabetes (Feb 2, 2010) (View) (5 answers)
• Diabetic concerns (May 12, 2006) (View) (3 answers)
• diahhrea (Apr 14, 2006) (View) (9 answers)
• Did any of you post-ops out there learn to eat differently before surgery? (Jan 28, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Did any of you start out with A cup breasts? (Oct 22, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
• Did any one that has already had an Open RNY not had to do a bowel prep the evening b (Mar 29, 2001) (View) (16 answers)
• did anyone else get real scared right before the surgery? (Nov 11, 2003) (View) (16 answers)
• Did anyone else grieve their old lifestyle before surgery? (Feb 22, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
• Did anyone else have a three part psyc evaluation????? (Nov 3, 2004) (View) (1 answer)
• Did anyone else have these fears before surgery? (Jul 2, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• did anyone else have to supply a detailed list of your diet attempts (Sep 9, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• Did anyone find out during their WL testing that they had Gastric Polyps? (Jun 19, 2005) (View) (1 answer)
• Did Anyone Gain Weight Before Surgery? (Jun 13, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
• Did anyone get a cough/cold before surgery? (Apr 26, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• did anyone get a heparin injection preop, for blood clot prevention (Jun 12, 2003) (View) (15 answers)
• Did anyone get an epidural for lap. RNY? (Oct 29, 2004) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Did anyone have a doctor that required no bowel prep or special diet prior to sugery? (Oct 2, 2003) (View) (24 answers)
• Did anyone have an exercise routine before the surgery? (Jul 7, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Did anyone have any trouble with the EMMI program? (Jul 2, 2009) (View) (3 answers)
• Did anyone have concerns about breathing difficulties and laying down... (Feb 10, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Did anyone have problems PRE-OP with healing? (Jun 14, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Did anyone have surgery without having a pre-op EKG? (Jul 17, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• Did anyone have their breasts checked by their surgeon? (Mar 27, 2001) (View) (13 answers)
• Did anyone have they insurance company to tell their Primary Care doctor that in (May 16, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Did anyone have to fill out a food diary before surgery? (Apr 27, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Did anyone have to take a 2nd Sleep Apnea Test? (Aug 1, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Did anyone have trouble sleeping due to meds while in the hospital? (Nov 16, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
• Did anyone here wear their extended-wear contact lenses in to surgery? (May 13, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• Did anyone lose their appetite weeks before surgery? (Aug 3, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• Did anyone lose weight on depression pills? (Dec 8, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• Did anyone take a sleeping pill the night before surgery? (Jan 12, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Did anyone use the hospital in Gainesville that Dr. Hocking does surgery at? (Feb 28, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Did anyone wear contact lenses into surgery? Problems? (Apr 25, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Did anyone with Sarcoidosis and taking prednisone have WLS? (Jul 30, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• did elevated liver enzymes cancel or postpone your surgery? (Sep 10, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Did everybody have to do a bowl prep before surgery? (Dec 31, 2001) (View) (17 answers)
• Did everyone that did a sleep apnea test have it all night? (Dec 14, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
• Did everyone who had RNY have to do a prep like for you do for colonoscopy? (Feb 7, 2010) (View) (8 answers)
• Did everyone who has had WLS have the Sleep Test done? (Jul 21, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
• DID I RUIN MYPRE-OP DIET BY EATING AN APPLE AND A TORTILLA? (Sep 22, 2011) (View) (3 answers)
• Did Someone Out There Have Problems Losing ? (Nov 29, 2009) (View) (3 answers)
• Did you have to agree to binding arbitration? (Jun 25, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• did you require transfusions during surgery? (Aug 4, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
• Did you tell your surgeon & anesthesiologist about herbs you take? (Jul 22, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Did your PCOS trigered facial hair improve with WLS? (Mar 6, 2005) (View) (7 answers)
• Did your surgeon have you stop taking birth control pills before and after surgery? (Jun 29, 2008) (View) (7 answers)
• didn't pass the psych evaluation :( (Jan 14, 2000) (View) (14 answers)
• Diet before surgery (Jun 4, 2010) (View) (7 answers)
• diet for preop (Jul 16, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Dietitian-what if they don't agree with WLS as an option..how will that affect ins? (Apr 12, 2006) (View) (5 answers)
• Discharge and bleeding from the navel, pre-op. (Oct 3, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• discuss everything you take, drugs, herbs, or other dietary supplements,with your doc (Mar 23, 2000) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Distal or Medial RNY? (Dec 28, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Distal Or Proximal- What's the difference and seeking opinions on which is "best". (May 30, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Do acrylic nails have to be removed for surgery? (May 14, 2000) (View) (14 answers)
• Do all "morbidly obese" or "super obese" people have sleep apnea? (Feb 27, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
• Do all doctors do a bowel prep? (Jan 21, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Do all doctors have their patients diet before they have surgery for WLS. (Feb 20, 2002) (View) (13 answers)
• Do all doctors require a psych evaluation? (Sep 2, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• DO ALL DOCTORS REQUIRE PSYCH EVALS TO PERFORM SURGERIES? (Aug 10, 1999) (View) (3 answers)
• Do all Dr's require a stress test and what is involved? (Sep 7, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Do all surgeons require us to have blood gas drawn (Jul 30, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Do all surgeons use stomach drains? (through the abdominal wall) (Jun 22, 1999) (View) (10 answers)
• Do all the medication that we need to take come in chewables?? (Sep 25, 2006) (View) (9 answers)
• Do asthma patients have to remain on a ventilator/ICU for 24hrs Post Op? (Jan 7, 2004) (View) (9 answers)
• Do Boston area surgeons require filters in patients over 50 years? (Apr 14, 2004) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Do good dreams mean bad things?? (Feb 6, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• do I hafta remove my tongue pierce? (Jun 18, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
• Do I have to get my blood sugar at normal levels before surgery? (Jul 10, 1999) (View) (3 answers)
• Do I have to quit smoking in order to have this surgery? (Mar 25, 2003) (View) (23 answers)
• Do I need a bariatric bed? (Feb 24, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• Do I need an endoscopy? (Jan 28, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Do I need any special kitchen gadgets after surgery for preparing food? (Nov 23, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• Do I need someone to be home with me when I get back from surgery? (Jun 9, 2009) (View) (19 answers)
• Do I need to have someone here and I have to climb stairs, will that be a problem? (Jun 1, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• DO I NEED TO SEE THE CARDIOLOGIST BEFORE THE CONSULT? (May 14, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Do I need to stop taking meds containing aspirin before this test? (Aug 2, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Do I stop taking birth control pills, due to risk of blood clots? (Mar 26, 2002) (View) (13 answers)
• Do I use the whole bottle? (Feb 23, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
• Do insurances require you to be on a diet first? My doc put me on a diet for this. (Mar 5, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Do most Open RNY patients have to check in to the hospital the night before surgery? (Jun 5, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Do other people start to diet and work out while waiting for surgery? (Mar 12, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• Do prescription drugs to help you quit smoking really work and how? (May 1, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
• Do previous stomach/esophogus surgeris cause issues. (Sep 16, 2004) (View) (8 answers)
• Do they put you to sleep for an upper GI? (Mar 25, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Do they shave the pubic area before surgery? Well, I'm just curious! (Oct 9, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• Do we have to get blood gases drawn?? (Jan 31, 2001) (View) (14 answers)
• Do we need to have a recliner or hospital bed at home post-op? (Mar 19, 2000) (View) (12 answers)
• Do you have excess skin after WLS and how do you get rid of it without more surgery? (Aug 15, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Do you have to bring your own vitamins with you to take in the hospital? (May 11, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• Do you have to lose 10% of your weight before surgery? (Sep 2, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
• Do you have to pay the 10% of your surgery? (Apr 20, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• do you have to quit smoking before surgery? (Jan 10, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Do you have to stop taking Paxil before RNY surgery? (Mar 2, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Do you know if Mcare covers the Roux-en-y gastric bypass? (May 16, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Do you know of a good head doctor in S.C. that is pro WLS? (May 22, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Do you plan to tell the surgeon about over-the-counter herbs you take? (Jul 20, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• do you think a new doctor would accept anothers test results? (Nov 9, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• Do your gums shrink when you lose all the weight and you have to get new dentures? (Jul 12, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• DOBUTAMINE STRESS ECHO. What does it consist of? (Mar 13, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Doctor has me on meal replacement protein shakes. (Jul 28, 2009) (View) (4 answers)
• Doctors in Connecticut S.E. area (Oct 7, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Does a psych eval by somone who doesn't know me seem off? (Jan 17, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
• Does an obese person normally have fat on their liver? (Dec 4, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Does any one have a letter (May 25, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Does anybody have a 'good' pre-op Diet I can follow? (Nov 12, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• Does anybody have a sample Psych letter (Aug 20, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Does anybody have an ekg that is normal sometimes and sometimes abnormal? (Jul 20, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Does anybody have any pre-op advice to give me? (Nov 4, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
• Does anybody have suggestions for helping me lose my 10% weight (Aug 4, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• DOES ANYBODY KNOW WHAT THE CRUSHED OYSTER SHELLS ARE CALLED THAT ARE SOLD (Mar 19, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Does anyone else have a Digital Scale that gives different readings each time? (Feb 22, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
• Does anyone have a completer Journal from beginning to end? (Aug 18, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• Does anyone have a form letter for insurance company? (Dec 4, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Does anyone have a good support group in Chicago proper? (Sep 9, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Does anyone have a list of questions that they asked their doctor (Jun 22, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
• Does anyone have a list of things I will need to have when I get home (Sep 12, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Does anyone have a list of what I need to bring to the hospital? (Sep 10, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
• Does anyone have a PCP in the Boston area that is WLS friendly? (Oct 19, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• does anyone have a sample weight/diet history I can use to make my own? (Nov 8, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Does anyone have a surgeon that hasn't been in WLS field long? (May 7, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• Does anyone have a variety of questions to ask at my consultation? (Apr 20, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Does anyone have advice on how to plead to the DR. for help? (Aug 8, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• Does anyone have an actual video of surgery? (Apr 2, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Does anyone have an easy list? (Aug 21, 2008) (View) (9 answers)
• Does anyone have an existing weight and measurement chart that can be started pre-op? (Oct 31, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
• Does anyone have any experiences with Dr. Naaman and his staff they care to share? (Jun 5, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Does anyone have any information on liver lesions? (Sep 14, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Does anyone have any pre-op advice? (Jun 8, 2004) (View) (8 answers)
• Does anyone have experience with having to kennel their pets during (Oct 11, 2000) (View) (9 answers)
• Does anyone have ideas on how to beat a horrible addiction to carbs? (Jul 4, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
• Does anyone have ideas on what to do about facial hair? (Feb 9, 2002) (View) (25 answers)
• Does Anyone Have Small kids? What did you do after surgery? (Apr 26, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Does anyone have the psychologist name for Dr Snyder in CO (Jul 10, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW TO GET FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM THE STATE LOUISIANA FOR WLS? (Sep 4, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Does anyone know a bariatric surgeon in TN that accepts TennCare Select Ins? (May 28, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Does anyone know a good letter I can write to have my surgen sign (Oct 14, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• does anyone know a good psychiatrist in wood or wetzel county wva for the psych evalu (Mar 12, 2013) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Does anyone know about the hunger nerve? (Dec 3, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
• Does anyone know any Dr's in New York who do Psychiatric Evalutations? (Oct 30, 1999) (View) (2 answers)
• DOES ANYONE KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT (May 23, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• does anyone know how (Apr 23, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
• Does anyone know how long the waiting list is for BTC in Columbus, OH? (Aug 8, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• Does anyone know how long you have to be smoke free before a doc will perform surgery? (Jul 8, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Does anyone know how you find out if there are any complaints filed against a Dr? (Jul 29, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• Does anyone know if Boost High Protein drinks are acceptable pre-op drinks? (Sep 27, 2009) (View) (5 answers)
• Does anyone know if GA Medicaid will pay for the Fobi-pouch? (Aug 5, 2005) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Does anyone know if taking lots of pain killers for years before surgery will affect (Apr 10, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Does anyone know if there is a website to make your own will. (May 2, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Does anyone know of a Dr close to Erie, Pa??? (Aug 13, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Does anyone know of a great PCP that is WLS friendly near Modesto, Turlock or Tracy? (Apr 25, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Does anyone know of a hotel with discounted rates by the BTC in Belvidere IL? (Apr 14, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Does anyone know of a procedure called a menomitry? (May 12, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Does anyone know of a psych in metro Atlanta that accepts Cigna HMO? (Jan 5, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Does anyone know of a wls friendly psyc. in the Maryland area? (Oct 1, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Does anyone know of a WSL freindly PSYCHIATRIST in central CT (Jul 31, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Does anyone know of any in-patient weight loss clinics in or near Florida? (May 16, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Does anyone know of hospitals that will take payments? (Dec 5, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• Does anyone know of or have a personal web site on WLS? (Jan 19, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• Does anyone know of Pre-op Vitamins or Herbs that will facilitate hea;ing post-op?? (Oct 19, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• does anyone know ofa phsyic in traverse city that takes medicade for my eval (Feb 28, 2005) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Does anyone know the codes for these tests? (Feb 23, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Does anyone know the CPT codes for pre-op dietician visits? (Dec 10, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Does anyone know what all dr. shayani in Maywood, Il requires for surgery (May 30, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Does anyone know what bacteria they look for in a stool sample that you could test + (Jan 21, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• does anyone know what the pre opt testing are for the Bariatic Treatment Center? (Sep 13, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• Does anyone know where I can download a legal will? (Nov 26, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Does anyone know where I can find documentation showing that (Oct 17, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Does anyone know where there is a support group in Sacramento, CA? (Mar 19, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Does anyone know where to purchase a 5 panel abdominal binder in Ca? (Jun 28, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Does anyone or has anyone weighed over 400 lbs prior to RNY? (Oct 22, 2007) (View) (5 answers)
• Does anyone smoke that has had surgery? (Jan 3, 2003) (View) (15 answers)
• Does Atkins diet work for anyone? (Aug 14, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
• Does cholesteral medication thin your blood? (Oct 14, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Does Dr. Giselle Hamad require her patients to lose weight before surgery? (Apr 1, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Does every one have a drainage tube after surgery??? Im having an open RNY .... (Aug 1, 2001) (View) (11 answers)
• Does EVERYONE get an epidural? (Aug 14, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
• Does everyone get tested for H Pylori? (Jan 23, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Does everyone have a sleep study? (Aug 23, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• Does everyone have this fear of dying? (Dec 31, 2002) (View) (16 answers)
• Does everyone have to have all the psych,pt, dietion appts? (Apr 2, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Does everyone need an upper GI and chest x-ray before surgery? (Apr 30, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• Does everyone need to have a catheter for the surgery? (Mar 19, 2002) (View) (15 answers)
• Does everyone that has open RNY have to be on Ventilater & have NG tube?? (Oct 5, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• Does having stones get you a surgery date any quicker??? (Apr 9, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Does it hurt at all getting the g- tube pulled out? (Apr 30, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
• does it make a difference if my pcp is a dr. or a ARNP? (Sep 8, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Does Medicare pay for any PLASTIC SURGERY (Mar 6, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Does peppermint oil help with post-op nausea? (Jan 16, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Does seeing a psych after child born count towards your physical? (Jul 1, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Does someone have to bathe me post-op, or will I be able to? (Aug 20, 2003) (View) (18 answers)
• Does soups count as liquid diet for pre-op? (May 5, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Does Southcrest hospital have a place for family to sleep (Aug 1, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Does the greenfield filter stay in forever? (Mar 8, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Does the Operating Room have to be SO COLD?? (Jul 19, 2002) (View) (16 answers)
• Does the patch really work? (Jun 2, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• Does the Pro Performance 100% whey stack taste good? (Apr 10, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Does the procedure to insert the filter hurt much? (Mar 13, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• DOES THE PSHYCOLOGIST YOU SEE HAVE TO HAVE A MENTAL HEALTH LICENSE? (Jul 11, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Does the surgeron have to preform the surgery where the ins. say???? (Nov 13, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
• Does this makes sense to anyone? (Oct 30, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
• Does this mean I have H. Pylori? (Mar 5, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Does this test reveal if you have been off cigarettes for any certain period of time? (Sep 22, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Does using the atikins diet to lose weight before the surgery affect your liver? (Sep 3, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Does wl prior to surgery affect total wl or recovery? (Sep 19, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Don't want to tell what kind of surgery i am going to have what other surgery can i (Apr 11, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• donation for self (Oct 4, 1999) (View) (9 answers)
• Dose this test mean that you are closer to getting a date for surgery? (Jul 15, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Dr McCartys Meetings & pre tests (Jun 30, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Dr says I stopped breathing 19 times in an hour during sleep study, and says I (Nov 15, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• Dr. James Weber...Submitting Insurance Paperwork... (Jul 7, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Dr. Newhoff's post-ops -- I have a question for you! (Jun 17, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Dr. Said I have to loose 35 pounds before he will do surgery. (Sep 29, 2007) (View) (15 answers)
• Dr. said I should STOP taking Birth Control before surgery? (Jul 29, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Dr. Wongsa's patients: Does he do an upper gi following surgery to check for leaks? (Apr 18, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Dr. Wongsa's Patients: When did you pay the hospital? (Apr 23, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Drains, g-tubes, etc...... (Jan 16, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• Drinking and Sexual Intercourse Question (Jul 30, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• Drinking water/diet does it get better after time? (May 5, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Duodenal Mass? (Jan 28, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• eating (Oct 17, 1999) (View) (8 answers)
• Eating starch the week before surgery. (Jun 27, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• EKG normal, ECG recommended? Phen-Fen use (May 11, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Elevated Liver Enzymes (Feb 15, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Elevated Pt & Ppt results (May 10, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Employer's Employee Assistance Program (Sep 14, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Eventually do you stop having to use the bathroom so much when using water pills? (Sep 18, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Ever heard of the tuna and cottage cheese diet ? (Jul 26, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Everyone is dragging their feet, what should I do?? (Jul 12, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Everyone keeps telling me that I will not be able to wear a bra for the first 2 weeks (Jul 21, 2003) (View) (15 answers)
• Everyone talks about stretching your pouch, how do you know if that has happened? (Jul 23, 2008) (View) (2 answers)
• Exactly WHAT is involved in cardiac clearance before surgery (Jun 1, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Example grocery list? (Aug 27, 2006) (View) (4 answers)
• examples of diet history (Nov 11, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Exercising, and Severe Knee ostio-arthritis, before seeing Dr. (Jun 7, 2006) (View) (5 answers)
• Expert Advice Needed Again... (Feb 2, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• EXTREMELY NERVOUS...... (Jul 10, 2009) (View) (12 answers)
• Filling Out Dr Papers with Past weight lose attemps do i tell the whole truth (Jan 29, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Filters to prevent bloodcots (Feb 25, 2005) (View) (6 answers)
• Final Weigh In (Feb 7, 2009) (View) (8 answers)
• Finding aPCP in the Madison, WI area (Jan 17, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• First I want to thank all those who have posted their words of encouragement on my (Jun 11, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• First meeting with Kaiser PCP (Apr 22, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• FMLA vs STD (Oct 3, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• FMLA??? (Aug 14, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• Food recommend 1 to 2 days prior to surgery (Dec 7, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• foods that cause dumping syndrome? (Feb 10, 2006) (View) (5 answers)
• For Dr. Gorospe's patients in Tulsa, OK (Apr 29, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• For people who have a morphine allergy: what did they give you for pain & was it ok? (Mar 16, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
• For those of you who had 100 pounds or less to lose, (Oct 5, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
• For those of you who had an epidural with Open RNY (Nov 13, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• For those people who are/were on oral meds for Type II diabetes ... (Mar 16, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
• For those who had lap rny, did you have to do a liquid diet and for how long? (Apr 17, 2004) (View) (14 answers)
• For those who have taken the psych eval, I need help on a question. (Nov 1, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
• Form to take to the Psychiatrist? (Jan 6, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• found out 3/19 from bcbs that i'm approved!!! now the reality has set in. (Mar 19, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Franklin Square Hospital in Baltimore (Oct 21, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• From what I can gather, my insurance co. requires a Psych eval. (Aug 1, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• Gal Stuff (Mar 2, 2003) (View) (14 answers)
• gallbladder removal? (Feb 28, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• General AND Epidural??? (Apr 28, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Gentlemem,what items were most useful and necessary for you to have in the hospital? (Apr 7, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Get used to things I don't like prior to surgery? (Aug 27, 2005) (View) (6 answers)
• Getting a hospital bed for home (Nov 23, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
• GETTING A SOONER SURGERY DATE (Sep 2, 2000) (View) (8 answers)
• Getting a surgery date (Apr 28, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Getting scared as surgery gets closer and also from visiting memorial page! (Nov 28, 2001) (View) (17 answers)
• Getting the run-around from the surgeons office... ARGH! (Oct 25, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• GETTING THROUGH TWO WEEKS WITH ATKINS (Jan 4, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Giving a urine sample can be tough, if not impossible, when you're overweight. (Oct 21, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Go- Lytely, what a name! (Sep 8, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• God has truly blessed me!! (Jun 20, 2008) (View) (3 answers)
• Going off Hormones..What about thryoid hormones??? Synthroid? (Mar 30, 2007) (View) (6 answers)
• Golytely: is there anything to mix with it? (Aug 8, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• Good Dr. for LAP with a payment plan or financing comp's help? (Aug 10, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• H-Pylori testing (Dec 8, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• Hair Loss Questions (Oct 18, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
• Hairy monkey needs a shave? (Feb 26, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Harmful before surgery? (Mar 2, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• Has any had surgery performed at Memorial City Herman Hospital in Houston, Texas? (Jan 15, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Has any insurance company requested pictures and does an edoscopy hurt? (May 21, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• has any one been told not to eat the entire day before surgey? (Apr 21, 2003) (View) (13 answers)
• Has any one ever had difficulty with the psych. evaluation due to depression or ... (Jan 27, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
• Has any one found it hard to drink the protein shakes before having surgery? (Sep 14, 2003) (View) (14 answers)
• has any one had this happen to you and what was the out come? (Jan 15, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Has any Type II diabetics lost wt in the pre-op phase and come off all diabetes meds? (Apr 13, 2009) (View) (5 answers)
• Has any woman on this site had fibroids before surgery ? (Mar 3, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Has anybody had a problem with hospital not receiving test results? (Jan 5, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Has anybody had DR curret for standford medical center (Jul 12, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Has anybody had Dr.Coirin do LAP surgery when your BMI is 68.0 (Oct 17, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
• Has anybody used Drs.Ostroff & Patti at UCSF? (Dec 19, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone 330 plus had lap rny.. if so please tell me and how did it turn out? (Oct 14, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
• HAS ANYONE ATTENED CLARA MAAS HOSPITAL IN BELLEVILLE, NJ FOR GASTRIC BYPASS (Mar 12, 2000) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• has anyone been a smoker and gotten thru surgery without complications? (Jul 17, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• has anyone been able to get bypass with aniemia??? (Jun 19, 2007) (View) (4 answers)
• Has anyone been able to have lap rny after having c-section because of scar (Apr 27, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Has anyone been able to wear their wedding rings, or must we remove them? (May 24, 2000) (View) (9 answers)
• Has anyone been asked to shrink their liver prior to sugery? (Aug 16, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Has anyone been denied surgery because of a borderline EKG? (Sep 27, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Has anyone been diagnosed with esophagitis,gastritis and hiatal hernia? (Nov 21, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Has anyone been diagnosed with h-pylori? (Aug 26, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
• Has anyone been informed to remove acrylic nails prior to surgery? (Aug 20, 2003) (View) (14 answers)
• Has anyone been on a strict diet of CIB and water for 3 weeks prior to surgery? (Nov 21, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Has anyone been on blood thinners and had to stop taking them 30 days before surgery? (Oct 17, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Has anyone been over 500 lbs having the surgery? (Jun 14, 2001) (View) (12 answers)
• Has anyone been put on clear liquids for 5 or more days prior to surgery? (Jun 11, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone been required to eat Carnation Instant Breakfast only before surgury? (Jun 12, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone been self employed and received disability? (Jan 8, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Has anyone been the sole caregiver to their toddler child during post-op recovery? (Mar 27, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Has anyone been to Dr Rumble in St Francis Hospital Network ? (Jul 14, 2005) (View) (4 answers)
• Has anyone been to Overlake Hosp. In Bellevue, Wa.? (Dec 17, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Has anyone been told by thier Dr. that their Liver is 2 cent. to big for a Lap? (Mar 18, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Has anyone been told that doing situps pre op will help to strengthen the muscles (Mar 19, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone been told that having the sleep study will help you lose weight? (Jan 14, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
• Has anyone been told that they have to get off their HRT before surgery . (Jun 25, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Has anyone been told to discontinue Vitamin E before surgery? (Oct 6, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Has anyone changed PCP's while going through the approval process? (Mar 5, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Has anyone cheated in the liquid diet 3 week period before surgery (Jul 24, 2008) (View) (16 answers)
• Has anyone eaten just 5 hours before surgery? (Jul 25, 2005) (View) (10 answers)
• Has anyone else been on a pre-op liquid diet (optifast)? (Apr 19, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• Has anyone else been recommended for a uterine biopsy because of irregular period? (Oct 5, 2004) (View) (7 answers)
• Has anyone else been told to give up caffeine prior to surgery? (Mar 26, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
• Has anyone else experienced jitters about not passing preop tests? (Apr 17, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• Has anyone else had difficulties losing be surgery? (Aug 6, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
• has anyone else had problems w/ mmpc getting a surgery date after insurance approval (Mar 13, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
• Has anyone else had their WLS performed at Cedars-Sinai, Los Angeles? (May 27, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone else had there pre-op appointment the day before surgery? (Feb 9, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Has anyone else had to basically do it all themselves? (Dec 11, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Has anyone else had to have a shunt put in their leg before surgery to help control b (Mar 9, 2004) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone else heard of Obesity Stress Syndrome? (Feb 9, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Has anyone else suffered mistreatment by the psychologist who did the pre-op exam (Nov 30, 2000) (View) (11 answers)
• Has anyone encountered any problems with not losing enough weight pre-op in order to (Jan 2, 2010) (View) (4 answers)
• Has anyone ever been able to RENT a lift chair for a few months after (Nov 27, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Has anyone ever been addicted to pain meds before surgery? ? (Oct 23, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• Has anyone ever been denied or postponed because of results? (Nov 29, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Has anyone ever been denied the surgery ater their endoscope test? (Jul 8, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone ever had a negative psyche result? (Aug 4, 1999) (View) (9 answers)
• Has anyone ever heard of a sphincter of Oddi dysfunction (May 31, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Has anyone ever moved up on a dr's waiting list? (Apr 4, 2001) (View) (12 answers)
• Has anyone ever tried the Designer Whey Protein Blast Drink? (May 4, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Has anyone experience coughing with the hypertention drug losartan potassium? (Nov 17, 2011) (View) (4 answers)
• Has anyone experience Hernia repair,tummy tuck, around waist (May 11, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
• Has anyone experienced new pains prior to surgery? (Jul 7, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Has anyone flown Southwest Airlines recently (Jul 30, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
• Has anyone found a simple pre-op shopping list? (Nov 27, 2004) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone gained weight before surgery? (Jun 9, 2005) (View) (6 answers)
• has anyone giving their own blood incase it's needed? should i do so? (Nov 29, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Has anyone gone threw WLS surgery without a sleep study or stress test? (Mar 1, 2003) (View) (23 answers)
• Has anyone gone to Mexico ALONE for WLS? (Sep 13, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone gone to Smart/Lite Dimensions in Fountain Valley for Class and O/C ? (Oct 1, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone gone to Smart/Lite Dimensions in Fountain Valley for Class and O/C ? (Oct 1, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• has anyone gotten depressed before surgery? (Apr 18, 2004) (View) (8 answers)
• Has anyone gotten so depressed waiting for their date that they just eat like crazy? (Jul 1, 2001) (View) (11 answers)
• Has anyone had a HIDA scan? (Dec 9, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• has anyone had a ng tube put in at the time of surgery? what was it used for? (Sep 12, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Has anyone had a nuclear stress done before their surgery, and if so, what's involved (Sep 26, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone had a POLYP found when they had their pre-op GI? (Aug 23, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone had a psych eval like this ,still waitng after 4 weeks for report, (Jul 22, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone had a psychologist tell them that they turn down 99% of their patients? (Apr 22, 2003) (View) (13 answers)
• Has anyone had a significant other who wanted to stay at the hospital with them (Mar 14, 2001) (View) (12 answers)
• Has anyone had a stomach ulcer and had the surgery? (Sep 24, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Has anyone had a tonsillectomy and WLS at the same time? (Oct 17, 2003) (View) (13 answers)
• has anyone had any scheduling problems with North Ottawa Hospital? (Oct 27, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Has anyone had both tummy tuck and (hernia)-incisional repaired? (Apr 26, 2005) (View) (5 answers)
• has anyone had braided hair extensions while having this or any other type of surgery (Jul 2, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
• Has anyone had LAP RNY at 375 lbs. or more? (Sep 18, 2003) (View) (13 answers)
• Has anyone had problems getting approval for Lap. RNY surgery with Mutual of Omaha? (May 29, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Has anyone had RNY distal done Lap? (Jul 11, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• HAS ANYONE HAD SURGERY AT BTC WYLIE, TEXAS? (Jan 11, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone had surgery during that time of the month? (Nov 28, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• Has anyone had surgery for Hiatal Hernia or a Nissen Fundoplication prior to weight (Oct 1, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Has anyone had surgery from Dr. Murr? (Nov 8, 2004) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone had surgery from the Wish Center in AZ? (Jan 22, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone had surgery in Kankakee, IL? (Oct 4, 2006) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone had the DS.......... (Jun 4, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone had the experience of driving themselves home after surgery? (Mar 14, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• Has anyone had the Lap Gastric Bypass at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Ctr. in NH? (Oct 29, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Has anyone had the lap surgery done out town (another state)? (Jan 25, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
• Has anyone had the shot in their back? (Sep 27, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Has anyone had the sleep study done and was told you have idiopathic hypersomnia ? (Nov 6, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone had the upper endoscopy? Does it hurt? (Jun 4, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
• Has anyone had the WLS with Pacific Bariatrics in San Deigo? (May 21, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• has anyone had their flu and pneumonia shots right before surgery? (Sep 7, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
• Has anyone had their psych eval test results come back as invalid????? (Aug 21, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• Has anyone had thier dr order the endoscopy AND the colonoscopy? (Aug 10, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Has anyone had this surgery that smoke? If so how much and how did your lungs hold up (Nov 6, 2002) (View) (14 answers)
• Has anyone had to get a machine for slep apnea and practice with it before surgery? (Aug 13, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Has anyone had to get a TSH test? (Oct 24, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Has anyone had to go on a VERY VERY LOW-CARB diet before surgery to shrink your liver (Dec 9, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Has anyone had to have 24 hour PH and motility study? (Sep 5, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone had to have a blood transfussion with WLS? (Jan 7, 2002) (View) (13 answers)
• Has anyone had to have a CAT Scan due to something they found during tests? (Jun 20, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone had to have a Stress Test and then... (Apr 26, 2006) (View) (5 answers)
• HAS ANYONE HAD TO HAVE A TRACH? (Mar 24, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Has anyone had to have a venous filter inserted before surgery? (Mar 8, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Has anyone had to intubated, while AWAKE, using a FIBER OPTIC instrument? (Dec 6, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Has anyone had to pay a professional to write a letter of medical necessity? (Mar 17, 2004) (View) (7 answers)
• Has anyone had to remain in the town of the hospital for an extended time post-op? (Apr 30, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
• Has anyone had to sign a form stating they would not sue for malpractice? (Jan 14, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone had to sign a form stating they would not sue for malpractice? (Jan 14, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
• Has anyone had to stop pain meds totally for 3 months before surgery? (Jun 29, 2005) (View) (9 answers)
• Has anyone had to stop Premarin before surgery? (Jul 1, 1999) (View) (3 answers)
• Has anyone had to use their c-pap during surgery? (Sep 13, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Has anyone had to wait months before getting a sleep study appointment? (Oct 28, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
• Has anyone had trouble geting rid of H-pylori?? (Nov 29, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone had trouble getting letter sent from DR. office to insurance? (Jun 19, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• Has anyone had trouble sleeping just before surgery? (Aug 19, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
• Has anyone had wls who ABG test was abnormal (Jun 5, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
• has anyone had"filter" for blood clots? (Mar 5, 2008) (View) (8 answers)
• Has anyone has a successful appeal when employer has exclusion? (Apr 25, 2006) (View) (4 answers)
• Has anyone have surgury having this condition (Nov 8, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone have to give themself a blood thinner shot BEFORE surgery? (May 5, 2006) (View) (13 answers)
• Has anyone having surgery at Clovis had hubby stay at night with them? (Jan 26, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• HAS ANYONE HAVING SURGERY BN CNCLD BECAUSE WHEN SCOPED ULCERS WERE FOUND? (Aug 14, 2000) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Has anyone having WLS been required to have nails removed before sugery? (Apr 11, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Has anyone heard of a Book Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies? Any good? (Feb 8, 2009) (View) (14 answers)
• Has anyone heard of an ointment called Medora? What else can be used to heal scar? (Feb 7, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
• Has anyone heard of not having to have a bowel prep before surgery? (Aug 27, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
• Has anyone heard of taking garlic before surgery? (Mar 3, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• has anyone heard of the lastic band being use in surgery? (Aug 30, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Has anyone heard or had experence with a Iud becomming less effective? ? (Nov 18, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone heard that Prozac interacts with anesthesia? (Apr 17, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Has anyone here smoked prior to surgery? What are the Risks? (Jul 26, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
• Has anyone lost weight pre-op which caused their bmi to go below 35? (May 17, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone needed to lose 100 lbs or more before allowed to have surgery? (Apr 17, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• Has anyone NOT been required to take the Sleep Apnea test? (Sep 19, 2003) (View) (26 answers)
• Has anyone out there been diagnosed with sleep apnea? (Mar 4, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Has anyone post op used PROTI 15 fruit flavored drinks? (Feb 12, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• has anyone recently had dr fang in phoenix do their surgery...??? (Nov 30, 2004) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone recently had surgery while taking Coumadin for Atrial Fibrillation? (May 3, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone seen anutritionist on the day of consult? (Jul 9, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone started their period the day before surgery? (Aug 20, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Has anyone successfully had the surgery at A weight of 490 LBS at surgery? (Feb 1, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Has anyone successfully used mastic gum to treat H pylori? (Jun 21, 2004) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Has anyone switched Anti-depressants a month and a half before surgery? (Jul 21, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone taken ibuprofen less than 4 weeks before surgery? (Jun 24, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Has anyone taken laxatives to help with bowel movements, and if so what are the (Jul 23, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
• Has anyone that has had a hernia repair had laparscopic wls done (Sep 27, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone traveled alone for surgery? (Aug 25, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Has anyone travelled out of state for surgery without a support person? (Apr 4, 2003) (View) (28 answers)
• Has anyone tried colon cleansing to help with weight loss? (Aug 15, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Has anyone tried hypnosis for sugar and/or other food cravings pre or post OP? (Sep 14, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone tried Juice plus vitamins? (Nov 27, 2002) (View) (21 answers)
• Has anyone tried Pro Blend 55 protien powder? (Apr 4, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Has anyone use Hypnosis or Self-Hypnois prior to surgery? (Nov 29, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone use Xenical to lose weight before surgery? (Mar 13, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• Has anyone used BTC in Wylie? (Sep 18, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Has anyone used Cy-Fair hospital in Houston, TX? (Apr 23, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone used DIET PILLS to lose those few lbs before surgery? (Apr 9, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• Has anyone used Dr. Gorospe? Does he keep you in a drug induced coma for 24hours (Jul 30, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Has anyone used dry shampoos while in the hospital?? (Dec 19, 2001) (View) (11 answers)
• Has anyone used headphones during surgery... (Jun 25, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Has anyone used Lindora to qualify for CIGNA's 6 mo. requirement? (Jun 18, 2004) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone used the bari bears? (Nov 11, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
• Has anyone used the Scarsdale Diet pre-op and had any success? (Jul 7, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone wakened up during the operation? (May 23, 2000) (View) (9 answers)
• Has anyone who had an ABG (arterial blood gas) drawn been in pain? (Jun 29, 1999) (View) (8 answers)
• Has anyone with a big hernia had laprocopic lapband? (Aug 4, 2009) (View) (4 answers)
• Has anyone with BTC been asked to pay a large amount upfront? (Apr 10, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• has anyone with Dr. Que been asked to lose befere WLS (Jul 25, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone with sleep apnea not used the cpap like they should have? (Jan 11, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Has anyone's bloodtests results kept them from having surgery? (Sep 24, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Has anyone's doc recommended increasing protein before surgery? (Dec 11, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Has anyone's surgery been cancelled because they couldn't follow the stricked 1000 ca (Sep 17, 2008) (View) (7 answers)
• Has anyone's surgery been postponed or cancelled due to a positive test for Pylori? (Sep 20, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone's surgery been postponed or cancelled for heart palpatations? (Jan 16, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Has anyone.... (Mar 17, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone???? (Dec 24, 2009) (View) (9 answers)
• Has anyones BMI dropped to low before surgery? (Apr 25, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• Has anyones nerves been so bad before surgery that they can't eat??? (Dec 10, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Hating Support Groups (Jan 18, 2006) (View) (9 answers)
• Hating Support Groups (Jan 18, 2006) (View) (8 answers)
• Have a date now, just trying to get ready!! (Jun 3, 2010) (View) (5 answers)
• Have a question re: eating normal (Aug 28, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• Have any gotten approval from Kaiser without agreeing to take the 10 week diet class. (Mar 24, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Have any of you had more than one first consult with two difference surgeons? (Sep 2, 1999) (View) (6 answers)
• Have any of you tried to get medical records from previous doctors ... (Jun 1, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Have any pre-ops tried eating smaller bites of food? (Nov 21, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Have any spouses undergone this surgery at the same time? (Oct 17, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• Have been trying to loose weight for the last 3 weeks, but have only gained. (Jan 31, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Have sleep study scheduled for tomorrow night. Would like to know what to expect. (Feb 27, 2006) (View) (7 answers)
• Have to be on full liquid diet for two days, (Sep 27, 2007) (View) (6 answers)
• Have to have an EGD, very scare for me! Please advise! (Jun 25, 2007) (View) (15 answers)
• Have yall tryed this (Apr 2, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Have you been told not to use straws or chew gum? (Jul 31, 2003) (View) (13 answers)
• Have you had Breast Enlargement and Bat wings Removed. (Feb 14, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
• Having a Gastroscopy done on the 15th. (Jan 6, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• having a hard time figuring out the best vitamins and protein supplements (Nov 2, 2006) (View) (10 answers)
• Having a horrible period right now (clotting and heavy bleeding) my surgery is Friday (Jul 16, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• having a hysterectomy, will it interfere with having gastric bypass? (Jul 6, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
• Having an Endoscopy done Mon. and really nervous about this. (Apr 8, 2004) (View) (9 answers)
• Having an endoscopy, will I be completely out? (Apr 27, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Having both tummy tuck & breast reduction next wednesday and was wondering (Nov 7, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• Having difficult time locating a Psychiatrist in Sacramento, and N. California area (Mar 31, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Having GBYS on JAN 6, Have to start Liquis Diet FRI? (Dec 31, 2009) (View) (2 answers)
• Having Lap RNY....where are the incisions? (Aug 14, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Having pre-op tests done tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!! (Dec 14, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
• Having problems with a preop diet to satisfy Nutritionist (May 24, 2004) (View) (12 answers)
• Having surgery soon. Probably silly question but what should I wear home. (Sep 14, 1999) (View) (15 answers)
• Heard he is only a General Surgeon (Nov 22, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Heart clearance? (Jan 28, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• heel spur,or just plain MO pain?? (Aug 5, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
• Hello (Dec 31, 2008) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• hello all , i am on my jurney , and i am wondering what can i do to prepare ? (Nov 16, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Hello! Is it to my benefit to have my psych consult BEFORE my consultation w/ Dr? (Mar 1, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
• Hello! what's the average amount of whey protein per day before & after? (Jun 13, 2006) (View) (5 answers)
• Hello, I'm wondering if anyone regrets having this surgery... (Jan 26, 2003) (View) (16 answers)
• HELP ! I don't know how much time to take off work (Jun 26, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• HELP !! I'M NAUSEATED PRE-OP (Mar 9, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Help . . . what is the name of the nose thing you can use instead of the CPAP Mask? (Apr 16, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Help .. my PCP is leaving his practice! (May 31, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Help Does anyone know if there is a support group on the West Side Of Idianapolis Ind (Jun 16, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Help I just found out I get to see a surgeon my wait is over has anybody seen (Jul 9, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• HELP I NEED SUGGESTIONS, woke up with a cold, pre op. (Oct 27, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Help I need transportation from San Diego airport to enscenda Mexico (Mar 31, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
• Help me help me! (Jul 16, 2003) (View) (13 answers)
• HELP my ekg was abnormal possible iscemia (Jul 24, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• HELP OR TIPS ON PSYCH VISIT ? (Jul 12, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• help supposesds to be losing for dr supervised and gaining (Jan 23, 2006) (View) (8 answers)
• HELP WHAT QUESTIONS SHOULD A PERSON ASK AT THEIR CONSULTATION APPOINTMENT (Feb 14, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Help with pre op weight loss (Mar 18, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
• HELP! High HbA1c (Aug 29, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Help! I had my preop testing today. I am going to have surgery in two weeks! (Apr 14, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• HELP! I need a WLS friendly PCP in San Antonio, Texas! (Apr 25, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• HELP! I'm going to broach WLS with my PCP tomorrow (Apr 21, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
• Help! I'm having trouble trying to lose weight before surgery. Any advice? (Jul 12, 2000) (View) (8 answers)
• HELP! My surgery is schedule for 4/23/01, I need a therapist in Los Angeles (Apr 3, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Help! Need some tips! (Oct 20, 2009) (View) (7 answers)
• Help! Obtaining Surgery Date (Sep 28, 1999) (View) (8 answers)
• HELP! What if my upper gi shows leak in staple line, but endoscopy doesn't? (Mar 12, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Help! Does Everyone Have to have Bowel Prep? (May 4, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
• Help! Have to lose my required 10 lbs during the holidays!!! (Dec 21, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Help! I am having surgery tomorrow and I took my antibiotic (Jan 7, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Help! I am sooooo scared! (Jul 2, 2002) (View) (18 answers)
• Help! I don't want a body shock after surgery! (Jun 18, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• HELP! I don't want to get postponed! (Oct 7, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Help! I go to the surgeon Tuesday cant find list of questions from files here? (Sep 16, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
• Help! I need a list of things to take to the hospital for my Lap WLS surgery (Dec 26, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• HELP! My surgery is in 13 days and my blood sugar is up! How high? (Dec 2, 1999) (View) (4 answers)
• Help! Scared to death of temporary filter.......... (May 17, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
• Help! Surgery in one week! (Aug 12, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
• Help!! :0( (May 30, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
• Help!! Distal, common channel, bypassing questions! (Jan 21, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Help!! Surgery is in 5 days and sick with a cold.... (Apr 10, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Help!! These dry protein shake mixes are gross,gloppy, and like mud. (Jul 20, 2003) (View) (16 answers)
• HELP!!! Lately all I wanna do is eat...am I really ready for this? (Aug 16, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• HELP!!!! Psychiatrist in DC area??? (Jun 26, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• help!!!!! need letter so my doctor could sign it. medical terminology a must!!!! (Feb 24, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Help!!A few days left till surgery and I am getting cold feet!! (Dec 29, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• HELP!HAS DR.J NEWEIGH CANCELLED SURGERY FOR NOT LOOSING WEIGHT OR STOP SMOKING? (Oct 20, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• Help... I don't know where to start... (Oct 4, 2009) (View) (4 answers)
• Help..:-( (Jan 23, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Helpful hint to pack for hospital... (May 12, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Helping with Approval (Jul 15, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Here is my dilemma with sleep apnea, please advise (Oct 7, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• here is something a freind of mine told me: (Jun 4, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• Hey guys! Have a question re: vitalady (Aug 28, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
• hi all iam having open VBG and was wondering how long is the actual surgery?????? (Apr 19, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Hi everybody .... my surgery is this coming monday .... up until this point i have (Oct 4, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
• Hi guys! I have 7 more days before I am on the other side... (Aug 29, 2003) (View) (16 answers)
• Hi Guys! Its 2 days before surgery...surgeon told me to eat (Sep 2, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• HI My doc didnt' specify clear or just liquid diet (Jan 25, 2004) (View) (9 answers)
• High blood sugar keep me from having surgery? (Feb 2, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• History of Pulmonary Embolism -- will I be candidate for surgery (Nov 9, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• HORMONES !! (Mar 27, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• hospital packing (Mar 29, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• Hospital Robes ? (Dec 3, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Hospital wants 20% up front for surgery cost. (Apr 24, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• hotel stay after surgery (Nov 29, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Hotels or motels near Ellis Hosp. in Schenectady,Ny (Oct 10, 1999) (View) (4 answers)
• Hotels, activities near BTC in Wylie, TX (Feb 18, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• How (Jun 27, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• How about a list of questions. (Mar 20, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• How are the above two compared? (Feb 26, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• How bad are things after drinking Fleet Phospho soda? Taking it x 2. (Jul 15, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• How bad is the pain compaired to a C-Section? (Dec 29, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
• How bad is the upper endoscopy? (Aug 26, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• How big is the NG tube? Straw size? Pie Size? (Aug 9, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• How can a person drink 64 oz. of water when the pouch is so small and doesn't hold mu (Jan 12, 2004) (View) (14 answers)
• How can I best prepare? (Jun 5, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• How can I check surgeon's credentials and professional reputation for myself (Dec 4, 1999) (View) (1 answer)
• How can I eat now to help later? (Oct 10, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• How can I find an angel? (Dec 6, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• How can I find out if the surgeon that I am considering has been sued for malpractice (Jun 19, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• How can I get an Angel? (Sep 6, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• How can I get control of my eating when I am supposed to be eating protein? (Oct 16, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• How can I get my previous PCP's office to release my medical records? (May 30, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• How can I learn more about the lifestyle changes after surgery? Psycologist delay me (Jun 5, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
• How can I make the Golytely taste better? (Oct 30, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• How can i or even should i encourage my teen to look into weight loss surgery? (Sep 28, 2001) (View) (14 answers)
• How can I prepare for initial surgical consult? (Mar 31, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• How can I prepare my psychiatrist to do my evaluation if they have no experience? (Mar 20, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• How can I shed my 5 lbs quick? (May 7, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
• How can I speed up the time from now to my appt? (Dec 4, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• How can I stay healthy before my surgery date? (Apr 4, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
• How can I survive on 3 shakes and 1 meal for 2 weeks before surgery? (Apr 5, 2008) (View) (11 answers)
• How can my surgeon know if i followed my pre-op diet, other than the weight? (Jan 20, 2010) (View) (13 answers)
• how can people follow the liquid diet before surgery? (Jan 15, 2009) (View) (13 answers)
• How can you avoid being sick after anesthesia for the surgery? (Jul 31, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• How can you be successful with liquid diet preop? (Aug 2, 2009) (View) (8 answers)
• How common is it for a surgeon not to require any preop testing? (Sep 8, 2001) (View) (12 answers)
• how did some of you cope with having clear liquids only 2 days b4 (Aug 9, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• How did you handle really small kids after having Open RNY? At surgery, (Oct 20, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• How did you handle the Anesthesiologist (Oct 4, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
• How did you prepare for surgery? (Oct 8, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• How did you prepare your little one's and home for while you'll be in the hospital? (Jul 20, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• How did you tell you Supervisor, manager and HR department? (Oct 24, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• How did your surgeon prepare you for your WLS? (Mar 27, 2009) (View) (13 answers)
• How do I apply for medical leave and short term disablility? (Jun 11, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• How do I find a dietician (May 23, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• How do I get an angel? (Jul 20, 2005) (View) (4 answers)
• How do i get started I dont have insurance or a Dr (Mar 28, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• How do I get started? (Apr 2, 2007) (View) (11 answers)
• How do I go about getting myself an angel ?? (Jun 13, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• How do I improve my pulmonary function test? (Feb 14, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• How do I indicate that my surgery was postponed? (Jun 6, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• How do I know what my goal weight should be? (Jan 10, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• How do I relax? (Oct 16, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
• How do I remain calm? (Oct 25, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
• How do I remove my name from the 'I have a date scheduled' list? (Jan 3, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• How do I Set aside 4 weeks from work without becoming an (Nov 20, 2001) (View) (11 answers)
• How do I tell HR without telling them everything? (Sep 24, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• How do I tell my clients that I need time off for surgery and for how long? (Jul 27, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
• How do I wrap my brain arond the posibilty of being "thin"? (Oct 3, 2009) (View) (11 answers)
• How do people find my support page so they can sign it (Aug 7, 2005) (View) (5 answers)
• How do they do their X-rays etc on over weight people? (Oct 3, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• How do they expect you to have a BM when you haven't eaten in days? (Oct 5, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
• How do they test for H.Pylori? (Mar 1, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• How do they test for Stress Incontinence? (Oct 4, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• How do they typically handle routine allergy meds? (Jul 1, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• How do you deal with Pre-op Depression and Anxiety when your surgery is postponed? (Feb 25, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• How do you deal with the tiredness of No Carbs? (Jan 24, 2010) (View) (5 answers)
• How do you get a private hospital room? (Sep 9, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
• How do you get in enough water? (Sep 28, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• how do you get off water pills? I take 6 *40mg. a day. Or do you have to stop? (Aug 7, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• How do you get rid of all the gas after having an endoscopy (preop)? (May 3, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• How do you get your surgeon to do other procedures along with Open RNY? (Mar 3, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• How do you go about consulting, planning, and preparing for medical care. (Oct 18, 1999) (View) (1 answer)
• How do you go about consulting, planning, and preparing for medical care. (Oct 18, 1999) (View) (1 answer)
• How do you increase the volume on the incentive spirometer? (Oct 20, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• How do you know if a drink has caffeine in it? (Dec 17, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
• How do you lose the 10%? I'm finding the diet unbearable, and it's making me sick. (Jan 2, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• How do you mentally prepare for surgery? (Mar 24, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• How do you spend the night in a sleep lab? (Nov 21, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
• HOW DO YOU STOP THE PRE-OP JITTERS? (Nov 13, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• How do you use ice trays to help with food measurement after surgery? (May 12, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• How does the LAP RNY & Nissen Fundoplication differ in terms of the (Jul 18, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• How early can I do preop testing? (Jun 6, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• How far ahead can I have my pre-op tests? (Jan 9, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• How far ahead of surgery do you tell a 5 yr old about it? (Jan 16, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
• How far in advance are pre-op tests done? (Dec 9, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• How far in advance was your Pre-Op Appointment? (Aug 19, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• How I should prepare for surgery. (Jan 10, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• How is a Dexiscan test done? (Oct 19, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• How is it done? (Mar 29, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• How lengthy was your entire surgery process? (Jul 3, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• How likely is it a high AC1 test will postpone surgery? How high? (Mar 30, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
• How long after all requirments, before dr sends for appoval. (Aug 18, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• How long after approval till you gat a date? (May 3, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
• HOW LONG AFTER PRE-OP APPT. DO YOU GET A SURGERY DATE (May 7, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• How long after surgery do they wake you up the first time? (Apr 11, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• How long after you sent papers to OSUH was it untill you had a surgery date? (Mar 12, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• How long are the effects of this (Nov 16, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• How long are you supposed to take to drink your protein drink? (Dec 26, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• How long before and after surgery did you take time off of work? (Apr 9, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
• How long before surgery should I stop taking Premarin? (Nov 23, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• How long before surgery should you start fasting? (Feb 22, 2003) (View) (20 answers)
• How long before they will let me have my teeth back post op? (Jul 27, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• How long before you have a DOS(date of surgery)? (Mar 24, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• How long did everyone post op need to sleep in a recliner for? (Jul 3, 2001) (View) (16 answers)
• How long did it take for the Ketones to show up on the Keto-stix? (Jun 4, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• How long did it take for your psych to write & send the evaluation? (Jan 5, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
• How long did it take the psysicians to write the letters that you needed to submit? (Sep 1, 2005) (View) (7 answers)
• How long did it usually take to get scheduled once insurance is approved? (Nov 8, 2005) (View) (7 answers)
• How long did you wait before you got approval for a consult? (Jan 9, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• How long do you have to be on the pre op diet? (Nov 11, 2009) (View) (5 answers)
• How long do you have to be smoke free to pass the ABG test? (Jan 19, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• How long do you stay in the Hospital, some have said 2 days some 6 ???? (Oct 12, 2002) (View) (21 answers)
• How long does Magnesium citrate continue to work after you have taken it? (Jan 7, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• How long does an upper GI take? (Apr 27, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• How long does it take for a Psychologist take to complete your evaluation? (Feb 9, 2004) (View) (8 answers)
• How long does it take for Milk of Magnesia to start working? (Mar 20, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• How long does it take for tests? (Jul 3, 1999) (View) (4 answers)
• How long does it take for the LAP RNY procedure? (Mar 27, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• How long does it take most people to get surgery after they start the process? (Mar 29, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
• How long does it take to get FMLA paperwork done & does pre-op tests count? (Dec 7, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• How long does it take to get pre-op testing results back? (Jul 11, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• How long does it take to go from first consult to surgery date? (Jan 20, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• How long does it typically take to get a surgery date after 1st consultation? (Mar 26, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
• How long does lap surgery with gallbladder removal take. (Jan 1, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• How long does one need to take prophylactic antibiotics before surgery? (Oct 19, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• How long does Pacific Bariatric take to get a date? (Jan 31, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• How long does someone have to be off steroids before they can have WLS? (Jan 20, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• How long does the procedure last? (Mar 3, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• How long for approval and what tools to buy for preperation (Jan 3, 2010) (View) (7 answers)
• how long for surgery? (Feb 22, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• How long for the sleep study results to come back? (Jul 23, 2009) (View) (5 answers)
• How long from the first consultation with surgeon to surgery? (Jun 15, 1999) (View) (5 answers)
• How long from your first appt to WLS date (Jun 15, 2001) (View) (17 answers)
• How long is BTC after care program figured into your costs? (Oct 16, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• How long is the psych eval good for? (Jun 4, 2004) (View) (1 answer)
• How long is the wait in your area? (May 15, 2003) (View) (20 answers)
• How long is too long to wait for approval? (Oct 7, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• How long of a wait for before a date with Dr. Lane? (Jun 25, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• How long ofr a surgery date?I am using Dr. John Alexander in Dallas TX.... (Aug 10, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• how long should i be on cpap? (Jun 20, 2005) (View) (4 answers)
• HOW LONG SHOULD I BE OUT OF WORK AFTER SURGERY (Sep 26, 2004) (View) (7 answers)
• How long should I need help post-op? (Aug 3, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• how long should I wait after starting new job? (Dec 20, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• How long should I wait before calling the psychologist office for his results?` (Jun 19, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• How long should I wait for the Doctor's office to send info to Insurance (May 5, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
• How long should the eval take and cost? (Jun 13, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• How long should you not smoke before surgery? (May 14, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
• How long till Doc requests pre-cert? (Sep 11, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• How long to get a surgery date? (Nov 24, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• How long to take off work for LAP for 100 lbs or less (Aug 10, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
• How long usually from Surgical Consult to Surgical Date? (May 18, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
• How long will I be off work? (Mar 14, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
• How long will I feel like I'm going to die? (Aug 12, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
• How Long? (Aug 21, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
• How low can I go? (Dec 22, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• how many co morbid (Feb 24, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• How many days before surgery do you go on liquids only? (Nov 25, 2001) (View) (16 answers)
• How many days in advance at maximum can this be done? (Jul 11, 1999) (View) (5 answers)
• How many people quit smoking for surgery and restarted afterwards? (Jul 14, 2001) (View) (18 answers)
• How many post op out there had to lose 10% before surgery ? (Sep 8, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• How Many Times Do You See Psychiatric (Apr 22, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• How many visits did you have to go to and also (Nov 7, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• How mobile do I need to be in the hospital? (Jun 13, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• How much contact with friends did you have/want while in the hospital? (Mar 15, 2000) (View) (11 answers)
• How much did you spend on groceries post-op.... (Aug 20, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
• How much is too much Carbs in my pre-surgery and post surgery protein shakes? (Feb 6, 2011) (View) (4 answers)
• How much longer for surgery date? (Oct 11, 2000) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• How much of the LAP RNY-proximal or distal yields the most successful weight loss? (Jul 2, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• How much time off work did you need after WLS open surgery? (Feb 25, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
• How much time should I ask off from work with lap RNY? (Mar 16, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• How much time would be reasonable for a high school teacher to take off for Lap RNY? (May 10, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
• How much Vitamin C is too much? (Jul 24, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• How much weight did you lose during Pre op preparation? (Jan 31, 2010) (View) (12 answers)
• How much weight should I lose (Apr 8, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• How Not To Gain Weight Through the Holidays? PreOp! (Dec 19, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• How painful is the I V? (Apr 7, 2003) (View) (16 answers)
• How recent must tests be pre-op? (Mar 7, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• How soon can I realistically plan to go back to school?` (Jun 27, 2010) (View) (3 answers)
• How soon should I stop drinking coffee? (Jul 11, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
• How to get an angel? (Jan 17, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• How to give a shot (Nov 3, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• how will finding out I have apnea last night affect my approval? (May 1, 2010) (View) (7 answers)
• How will I handle my big dog when I get home? (Oct 2, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
• How Will I look? (Mar 28, 2006) (View) (9 answers)
• How zero-fat is a zero-fat liver shrinking diet? (Feb 13, 2008) (View) (8 answers)
• hungry (Feb 21, 2009) (View) (8 answers)
• Hypothyroid & RNY??? (Nov 16, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• I HAVE 2 WEEKS TO GO AND AM FILLED WITH ANXIETY AND HOPEFULNESS. (Jul 28, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• I 'm having surgery this Mon. Aug. 19, 02. (Aug 14, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• I am 10 days pre-op and I took..... (Jun 6, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• I am 16 days from surgery and have the flu (Mar 9, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• I am 3 days pre-op and am starting to get a sore throat and general achiness. Any su (Oct 28, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• I am 33 - no HBP/no Hi Cholest. - now EKG says mild aortic valve sclerosis??? (Nov 6, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• I am 44 days pre-op, I am eating like crazy and feeling VERY nervous. Suggestions? (May 22, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
• I am 450 lbs & can't walk very far. What do I do? (May 8, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• I am 5'6 (Feb 16, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• I am 5'8 257 pounds anyone got a story of wl in those parameters? (Nov 20, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
• I am a bartender and drink several nights a week (not and Alcoholic) (Sep 23, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• I am a single mom preparing for surgery...... how long should I expect to need help (Apr 29, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• I am a week away from surgery and very scared!! (Mar 4, 2008) (View) (18 answers)
• I am afraid of not waking up after the surgery. Am I alone in this fear? (Apr 22, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• I am allergic to metal, will I react to the internal staples? (Mar 25, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• I am approved what can I expect now? What are the pre-op testing like? (Apr 2, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• I am approved, now what? (Sep 18, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• I am beginning to have severe physical, as well as hygiene, problems (Jun 1, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• I am confused. Is it true that having untreated cavities during surgery (Jun 16, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• I am doing this for the right reasons? (Feb 16, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
• I am feeling weak and faint on some days. What am I doing wrong? (Oct 19, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• I am going in for my Lap RNY in exactly one week on the 17th. (Sep 10, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• I am going in for my last pre surgery appointment June 16, RNY. (Jun 9, 2008) (View) (8 answers)
• I am going through my pre op testing and the Dr I saw (Aug 24, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• I am going to have a RNY at Cottonwood in SLC and am curious what to expect? (Mar 15, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• I am going to see the Pulminary (sp?) doctor this afternoon (Jul 27, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• I am haveing an open RYN How long do I expect to be in surgery? (Sep 9, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• I am having a very hard time here ......... (Sep 26, 2000) (View) (12 answers)
• I am having LAP-RNY, for you that have this, what do I need to bring to the hospital (Oct 25, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• I am having my 1st appointment and was wondering what tests he requires if you are (Feb 16, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• I am having my 1ST meeting with DR, Hocking. Can anyone tell me what should I take with? (Feb 7, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• i am having my pre-op visit tomorrow im scared i have gain a little weight (Apr 25, 2010) (View) (1 answer)
• I am having my surgery in 2 weeks and I can't seem to stop eating so much. (Feb 16, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
• I am having my surgery on Thursday, what do I need to bring with me to the hospital? (May 22, 2000) (View) (8 answers)
• I am having my surgery tomorrow, I am so so nervous...Will I get a sedative? (Mar 29, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• I am having open rny in 8 days and a problem has reared it's ugly head (Nov 18, 2000) (View) (8 answers)
• I am having open rny in 9 days and started my period. I noticed a couple (Nov 16, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
• I am having surgery at BTC in Ypsilanti on September 17. (Sep 1, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• I am having surgery in literally 40 hours! (Jul 8, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
• I am having surgery on Nov.21st and need to know what to bring to hospital (Sep 26, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
• I am having surgery on September 26. My pre-op appointment is 9/23; I am scheduled (Jul 28, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• I am having the filters put in. How do they do this? are you awake?does it hurt? (Oct 4, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• I AM HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE PRE-OP DIET, DOES THIS MEAN I WILL NOT DO WELL AFTER I H (Jun 24, 2005) (View) (10 answers)
• I am horrified about being given a feeding tube during WLS. (Nov 12, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
• I am interested in hearing specific surgery details from anyone who (Aug 17, 2000) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• I am kind of stressed here and need a litter advice....Help Family! (Sep 9, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• I am looking for a Nutritionist who accepts Washington state medicaid. (Jun 21, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• I am looking for a pre-op support group in or near Dayton, OH. (Aug 17, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• I am looking for a wls friendly pcp in the South Bend,Mishawaka,Granger area. (Mar 20, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• I am looking for any helpful hints about things to take to to the hospital? (Jan 31, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• I am looking for opinions about how much intestine I should have bypassed (Apr 4, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• I am meeting with the pyschiatrist, what should i expect? Do I have to weigh in (Jul 19, 2011) (View) (6 answers)
• I am new to this. Why does one need to lose weight BEFORE surgery? (Sep 27, 2004) (View) (9 answers)
• I am not sure what to do (May 11, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• I am now applying for FMLA. My surgery date is Halloween. What I need to know (Oct 4, 2000) (View) (10 answers)
• I am on a 2 week liquid diet before surgery. I ate so much tonight. Help! (Sep 2, 2008) (View) (9 answers)
• I am on coumadin, I will go off it a week or so before surgery. Do I need to worry (Sep 9, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• I am on day 3 of my pre-op liquid protein diet and I am so weak. (Jul 13, 2007) (View) (12 answers)
• I am on disability for anxiety and depression.. (Sep 24, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• I am on liquids .... (Feb 26, 2007) (View) (9 answers)
• I am on the pre-op liquid diet.............. (Jul 21, 2005) (View) (5 answers)
• I am only 22 and have never had a Pelvic exam or breast exam! (Jul 2, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• I am practicing the chewing of my food carefully. (Aug 23, 1999) (View) (3 answers)
• i am pre--op and trying to find a protein supplement. has anyone tried the nectur (Jun 14, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
• I am pre-op and tired ALL the time. What can I do to give myself some energy? (Apr 13, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• I am pre-op and wonder should I start supplementing protein now? (Nov 22, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• I am preparing for surgery. I just need to know if Lap is safer and easier than open? (Feb 22, 2002) (View) (20 answers)
• I am pro-op and am thinking about taking a protein supplement several times (Jul 14, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• I am questioning whether I should do this especially since it is for me and I also gi (Sep 22, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• I am scheduled for 12/29 I have heard that I should be some kind of diet pre op? (Dec 3, 2008) (View) (14 answers)
• I am scheduled for a colonoscopy preop (Sep 30, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• I am scheduled for a lap RNY, I neglected to ask my surgeon the length of time the (Jul 18, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• I am scheduled for a surgical consult and I was wondering if..... (Mar 4, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
• I am scheduled for February 5 with Dr. Voravit Wongsa in Houston.... (Jan 8, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• I am scheduled for lap rny Sept 15 - I can hardly wait. I am hoping my expectations (Jul 28, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• I am scheduled for my Dietician Evaluation, Wanted to know what to expect. (Mar 9, 2004) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• I am scheduled for my initial consultation on December 4th. What questions shall I ask? (Nov 28, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• I am scheduled for my pre-op this coming Thursday (Apr 4, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• I am scheduled for surgery April 23...... (Apr 13, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• I am scheduled for surgery in 12/01. I will be having 3 surgeries together (Sep 5, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• I am scheduled for surgery on 1-11-00. I've only seen the Dr. once, (Dec 12, 1999) (View) (5 answers)
• I am scheduled for surgery on April 2 but havent seen the surgeon since Septermber. (Feb 28, 2004) (View) (2 answers)
• I AM SCHEDULED FOR SURGERY ON MONDAY APRIL 28 TH (Apr 21, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• I am scheduled on Thursday and I am getting a cold (Jul 8, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• I am scheduled to have a hernia repaired and a Tummy Tuck on Monday 3/5/01. (Mar 3, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• I am seeing the dietician tomorrow... (May 16, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• I am severely claustrophobic and wonder if the post op intubation will frighten me. (Apr 21, 2001) (View) (11 answers)
• I am so afraid I will forget to ask an important question pre-op. (Feb 22, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
• I am so desperate...can't find these anywhere!!! (Aug 15, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
• I AM SO NERVOUS.......................... (Dec 17, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
• I am so scared I am planning my own death. (Dec 19, 2001) (View) (15 answers)
• I am so worried, has anyone had this done? (Feb 19, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• I am soon scheduled for a days worth of testing at the hospital. (Sep 5, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• I am suddenly petrified of bad things happening! HELP! (May 22, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• I am traveling about 120 miles to and from what will I need for the trip back? (Jul 8, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
• I am trying to find a dr to do the psych evaluation without costing me all my savings (Feb 6, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
• I am trying to make a list of before and after MUST HAVES-vitamins, foods, liquids (Nov 20, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
• I am two weeks pre-op and I am wondering.... (Mar 9, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• I am very concerned about side effects of Trinsicon & constipation. (Dec 22, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• I am very nervous about this. (Feb 10, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• I am waiting for surgery date.I am also taking Estrogens - Premarin 0.625mg - 1aday (Aug 29, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• I am worried about complications (Sep 25, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
• I ate a small piece of steak (Jan 25, 2006) (View) (6 answers)
• I can't find any instructions to give my angel for providing updates to this site. (Aug 19, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• I can't find someone for my psyc. evulation. Everyone want me to alrealy be under (Aug 22, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• I can't Sleep!!!!!!!! (Nov 7, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
• I couldn't go through with it. I had my appointment for the 9th of jan..yesterday. (Jan 9, 2002) (View) (14 answers)
• I currently lose a lot of hair pre op, How do I minimize that post op? (Feb 10, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• I do not have a recliner. What else can I use immediately post-op? (Mar 19, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
• I do not have anyone to drive me to and from the hospital for my surgery... (Nov 5, 2000) (View) (15 answers)
• I don't know why, but the part that scares me the most (Nov 19, 2001) (View) (13 answers)
• I don't really have a question. I just wanted to post everywhere I (Jan 2, 2004) (View) (10 answers)
• I don't smoke but my husband does......I am sure he would go out (Oct 21, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• I dont see my surgeon until the 29th, I am wondering if I should stop taking my bextr (Aug 22, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• I dont understand.. mortality rate of wls is same for other surgeries .... (May 6, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• I finally got approved and I am having my surgery on Monday May 7th!!! (May 1, 2007) (View) (10 answers)
• I finally have an appointment with a local surgeon (it has taken me since 2/03) (Jul 14, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• I find myself thinking more and more (Nov 21, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• I get a lot of headaches, and I'm wondering about taking Excedrin Migraine before sur (Jul 7, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• I get very nervous and my heart goes wild. (Nov 5, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• I go for my Greenfield Filter soon... How bad will it hurt? How long will I have to (Aug 2, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• I go for my psych evalution the 26th anything I should be worried about? (Jul 13, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
• i go in a week i started my protein drink is it too late (Apr 13, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• I got approved for lap banding and now I am thinking about switching to lapbypass. (Jan 24, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
• I got approved!!! (Feb 21, 2006) (View) (6 answers)
• I had a chest xray today friday and a upper gi on tuesday, the xray showed (Nov 15, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• I had a complete physical ten months ago...do I need to do it ALL over again?? (Sep 13, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
• I had an Endosopy today, they found a polyp, is this a serious matter? (Mar 12, 2009) (View) (4 answers)
• I had asked this question yesterday but did not make myself (Jun 1, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• i had gasstric band surgery in 1997.would i be a good candidate for rny surgery[band (Jul 30, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• I had my consult yesterday - now what to expect? (Dec 19, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• I had my psych eval. today how long does it takd to get to surgeon? (Oct 7, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• I had my psych evaluation 1 mth. ago (Oct 30, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• I had my surgeon's consult Nov .2 and now what will I need to do (I.E., TESTS, ETC)? (Nov 6, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• I had no sleep studies, but believe I have sleep apnea, can this cause risk durning (Mar 17, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• I had swelling all over especially my stomach. I am preop. (Aug 13, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• I had to go off all my Nsaids (anti inflamatory) meds! (Mar 10, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• i had to lose 25lbs for surgeryn i did but gained 14 back will my surgery be cancelle (Apr 20, 2004) (View) (9 answers)
• I hadn't had a cigarette in quite some time (months) but I went out on Saturday night (Aug 12, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• i have 11 days til surgery will my lungs get any stronger if i quit smoking today? (Feb 18, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• I HAVE 15 DAYS UNTILL SURGERY HOW SHOULD I BE EATING?VITAMINS? (Feb 8, 2006) (View) (12 answers)
• I have 2 questions. Did anyone take their cpap machine with them to the hospital to (Jan 28, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• I have 50 days until surgery, should I quit smoking? (Mar 26, 2002) (View) (14 answers)
• I have 6 months wait for consult , should I do anything before the visit ? (Dec 22, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• I have 6 weeks until my surgery. Attn: Post Op's: If it were you,...... (Sep 9, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• I have a problem. (Jan 18, 2006) (View) (4 answers)
• I have a 2 year old and will be alone,any ideas on how I will manage? (May 20, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
• I have a 3-in-1 question (Jul 7, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• I have a cold. &/10/03 is my surgery date. How can I get rid of this fast? (Jul 2, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• I have a consult date, but....... (Dec 14, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• I have a consult scheduled, my question is about all the testing (Sep 21, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• I have a consultation appointment on May 16th 2001. My question is when I go for the (Apr 17, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• I have a consultation, what's next. (Feb 14, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• I have a crazy question .. (Oct 24, 2002) (View) (16 answers)
• I HAVE A DATE (Oct 14, 2008) (View) (7 answers)
• I have a date 6/21/00. Can Ido anything now to make my surgery easier? (Apr 18, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• I have a date set and could use all the advice I can get (Nov 5, 2009) (View) (3 answers)
• I have a fast heart and have been on toprolfor about a year. (Oct 15, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• I have a funny question. Need opinions please!! (Mar 21, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• I have a gastroscopy this week and have caught a head cold? (Jan 14, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• I have a GI inital visit today, my question is... what is GI testing and what should (Jan 24, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• I have a great surgeon, but is there anyway to find out about history with WLS. (Mar 6, 2009) (View) (6 answers)
• I have a head cold and am supposed to have surgery on Tuesday? (Nov 9, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• I have a Hernia, the last week I have run into a few problems... (Jan 26, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• I have a history of arterial clots, what precautions do I need to take before surgery (Jul 17, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• I have a LAP RNY scheduled on 12/12/01. Should I get a flu shot now? (Nov 29, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• I HAVE A LARGE SCAR ON MY STOMACH (Jan 6, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• i have a peicing do i have to remve it it's in my lip and if so why is there anything (Feb 14, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• I have a question about sleep apnea and ABG testing... (Jul 27, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
• I have a question for the post -ops about your new journey (Mar 10, 2009) (View) (12 answers)
• I have a question re: menstrual cycle and surgery (Aug 25, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• I have a question re: the CPAP machine... (Aug 13, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• I have a question re: vitamins, protein, water, and calcium... (Aug 22, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• I have a question regarding Rh negitive blood types. (Apr 23, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• I have a questons about adhesions (May 5, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• I have a surgery date and pre-op date, what can I expect from the preop testing? (Jun 14, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• I have a surgery date in a couple of weeks and I feel very alone. (May 22, 2002) (View) (13 answers)
• I have a surgery date of l2/23... (Dec 17, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
• I have a three month wait to see my surgeon. Is this typical? (Feb 16, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
• I have a ton of questions too ask my surgeon (Jul 29, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• I have a upper GI test to take (Jul 2, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• I have already met with my surgeon, Dr Rout in Gainesville at Shands. Before I can (Oct 28, 1999) (View) (1 answer)
• i have an appt with dr. oliphant at carle clinic (Mar 9, 2006) (View) (2 answers)
• I have an appt. with my new PCP to talk about WLS soon. Any tips? (Jun 18, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
• I have an apt. with the Nutritionalist and a Physcologist. (May 1, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• I have Asthma. Will I automatically be on a ventillater during surgery? After? (Jul 25, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• i have bcbs/fl/ppo does psych. send results to ins. or to surgeon u r using? (Oct 14, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• I have been a smoker for years, when should I quit smoking for the surgery? (Jun 21, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• I have been approved but how do I tell work. (Jul 31, 2001) (View) (12 answers)
• I have been approved for Surgery, had all of my pre-op tests and procedures done. (May 13, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• I have been approved for wls for 3 months. Why can't I get a surgery date? (Oct 7, 2001) (View) (13 answers)
• I have been feeling SO guilty... (Aug 4, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• I have been going to a psych for sometime now......now my question is (Nov 28, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• I have been notified several times from lawyers about the use of Phen/fen (Mar 3, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
• I have been on my pre op liquid diet for 4 days (Apr 11, 2010) (View) (5 answers)
• I have been so (Jul 25, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• I have been so down on myself this week, I am 6 weeks before surgery... (Oct 27, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• i have been told by some that the doctor i plan to use doesnt do pre op testing (Oct 7, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• I have been unable to find the list of questions to ask my surgeon . (Aug 26, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• I have completed my O.N. sleep study... (Oct 12, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• I HAVE FAIRLY NEW PIERCINGS, WILL THEY HAVE TO COME OUT? (Aug 31, 2005) (View) (9 answers)
• I have found a product for post-op mouth care! (Nov 4, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• I have four months to wait - what should I do while I wait? (Feb 16, 2003) (View) (18 answers)
• I have had 3 C sections I am just wondering how the recovery from RNY compares? (Feb 27, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
• I have heard about shrinking your liver b4 surgery. (Jan 15, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• I have heard talk of NU Hair, does anyone know what it is? (Apr 1, 2004) (View) (2 answers)
• I have heard that you have to quit smoking (May 24, 2004) (View) (18 answers)
• I have heard we should stop taking nexium and others like pepcid, etc. (Aug 20, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• I have insurance authorization today. What is best to prepare for roux en y? (Apr 9, 2009) (View) (2 answers)
• I have just been told that I tested positive for H-Pylori. They are treating me now. (Jul 29, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• I have just made an appointment to see a psychologist, for my eval. (Dec 6, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• I have just received a bill and I noticed the payment options. (Oct 20, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• I have just received a surgery date of October 24th, what should I do to prepare (Aug 18, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• I have lost almost 23 lbs prior to surg, lost too much? (Jun 9, 2008) (View) (10 answers)
• i have my consult this month with surgeon and i was wonderin if any one had a list of (Aug 31, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• I have my consultation today and i want to know some questions that I should ask the (Sep 27, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• I have my first consult with my Dr. Should I bring any medical paperwork with me? (Nov 24, 2005) (View) (2 answers)
• I have my gallbladder sono & was told I have stones. What does that mean now? (Apr 18, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• I have my pre-op appt on WED, Surgery next Tuesday- Any last minute things I should (May 27, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• I HAVE MY SURGERY DATE!!!! (Dec 18, 2007) (View) (8 answers)
• I have my surgery date. now some questions. (Jul 27, 2008) (View) (11 answers)
• I have never posted but I really want to know if anyone feels like I do? (Aug 21, 2000) (View) (18 answers)
• I have noticed when I take pain killers like Aleve I have black tarry stools... (Jun 17, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• I have one main fear about surgery... (Jul 15, 2002) (View) (13 answers)
• I have only 4 days left until surgery. Can you all PLEASE give me some last min (Aug 9, 2002) (View) (14 answers)
• I have pushed my Dr. for 2 months to get my Pre cert letter done. Not yet! (Jan 9, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• I have questions about pain after the surgery (Apr 21, 2010) (View) (8 answers)
• I have read a few posts where people talk about taking gas meds to the hospital (Jul 9, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• I have read about breathing exercise for pre-op. What are they? I want to do all I (Aug 16, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• I have read everything that I can, but what are my steps to getting started and how? (Oct 8, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• I have s few bumps on my breasts. They are under them and a few on the sides. (May 14, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• I have seen were several people have to loss 15 or even 25 lbs. before surgery. Why? (Aug 21, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• I have smoked for 21 years and am having a real tough time kicking the habit (Jun 2, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• I have surgery scheduled in 3 weeks (Jun 22, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• I have surgery tomm and today is all clear liquid (Oct 5, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• I have to go for pre-op tests, what is this? (Aug 22, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• I have to have all these tests done, is this normal?????? (Aug 18, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• I have to loose 15 lbs before surgery.. Anyone have any fast ideas? (Jan 29, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
• i have to lose 5 (Mar 4, 2007) (View) (11 answers)
• I have to use the CPAP at the hospital and I haven't been at home (Feb 24, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• I have trouble getting out of a recliner post op at 565 #. (Mar 30, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• I have two questions about hypertension (Jul 30, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• I have very long hair. How will I care for it immediately post-op? (Jun 2, 2001) (View) (22 answers)
• I haven't had period while on the pill for 2 months! (Feb 23, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• I having surgery 04/14 but feeling a little scared is this okay? (Mar 18, 2005) (View) (10 answers)
• I hear about breathing exercises before surgery? (Apr 28, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• I hear this H-U-R-T-S !!! (May 30, 2001) (View) (16 answers)
• I hope I'm not alone! (Feb 28, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• I hope this does not sound like a trivial question, but I have never been (Jan 29, 2006) (View) (11 answers)
• I hope this doesn't make me sound vain... (May 21, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• I Just found out That I have been approved for surgery but I have a lot of questions. (Aug 12, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• I just fund out today that medicade is only gonna pay or me to be in hosp for 3 days (Mar 25, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• I JUST GOT APPROVED FOR ABDOMINOPLASTY BY BLUE (Nov 28, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• I just got approved for WLS Surgery last week, and am having 2nd thoughts. (Jul 6, 2005) (View) (24 answers)
• I just got back my thyroid results and they are off? (Jan 11, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• I just got my Christmas present, a medical alert bracelet, from my dear (Nov 24, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
• I just got my date!! What do I do now?????? HELP!!!!!! (Dec 29, 2000) (View) (8 answers)
• I just got my galbladder ultrasound results and it said my galbladder was fine (Apr 18, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• I just had my preops done yesterday (my surgery is July 15th and asked the (Jul 3, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• I just wanted to thank you people out there for being there. (Nov 24, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• I know I've seen this before but now I don't remember (Nov 25, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
• I know its gross (Jan 18, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• I know that all doctor's are different, but my surgery date is April 10th. (Mar 8, 2006) (View) (4 answers)
• I know that we're not suppose to have Vitamin E before surgery but... (Aug 19, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• I know the VA does gastric-bypass, Has any one had it done there?? (May 2, 2005) (View) (5 answers)
• I know this is prob. the worst time for me to do this butt..... (Jul 23, 2008) (View) (24 answers)
• I know you are too uncomfortable to read, I don't have a portable cd player... (Sep 23, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• I live alone. Should I arrange for someone to help me for the first two weeks post-op (Apr 6, 2000) (View) (12 answers)
• I live in the Pryor area and am wondering what DRs. here have referred for wls? (Mar 1, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• I may go on a trip about 2 months post-op.... (Aug 14, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• I may have lupus. Can I still have surgery? (May 14, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• I may have to have a root canal today, surgery on the 13th (Feb 1, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• I met with the dietician this week and am very concerned about the postop diet. (Oct 21, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
• I need a copy of someones medical history letter from their PCP Doctor (Oct 27, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• I need a good physician for my own RNY surgical processing.PCP! (Jul 5, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• I need a PCP in the Dallas, TX area on Aetna HMO that will refer me (Jun 25, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• I need a psych evaluation for Dr. Verdeja in Miami, Florida (Jun 25, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• I need a sample letter of recommendation (Mar 23, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• I need a WLS friendly PCP near Dallas, Texas to work with my DS surgeon. (Aug 29, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• I need an angel !!! (Sep 21, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• I need an angel too....... (Dec 31, 2000) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• I need an ICD-9/CPT code. (Aug 24, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• I need any input or suggestions on how to strengthen my stamina... (Aug 18, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• I need diet suggestions for weight required before surgery? (Aug 14, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• I need help choosing liquid vitamins (Dec 19, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• I need help from Oregon people! (Nov 3, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• I need help getting evaluations done for surgery approval. (Aug 14, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• I need help with how to do my pre op preperation . (Nov 23, 2001) (View) (11 answers)
• I need help with loosing before Drs. consult. (Jan 20, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• I NEED HELP WITH THE PSYCH EVALUATION! (Jun 13, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• I need help... (Oct 4, 2006) (View) (5 answers)
• I need ideas for protein (Nov 14, 2006) (View) (17 answers)
• I need information from those who have used TRC. (Sep 22, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• I need LOW COST hotel in Houston area for post-op one week. I'm coming from Austin. (Sep 28, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• I need opinions on my work situation.... (Mar 6, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• I need some advice on the next feew weeks to come. (Apr 9, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• I need some samples of a family letter. can anyone help? (Jan 9, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• I need suggestions for liquids both light and clear. (Aug 12, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• I need the name of a good, quiet, clean and reasonable motel in the (Dec 28, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• I need to find a PCP with Aetna who is willing to give refferals, in the Central FL. (Aug 27, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• I need to find a PSYCHOLOGIST IN NYC that takes MEDICAID. Could someone please help? (Aug 19, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• I need to gain at least 5-10# more before my consultation in March (Feb 12, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• I need to get my period NOW!!!!! Any suggestions??? (Apr 23, 2003) (View) (14 answers)
• I need to know if adding protein drinks makes you go pee more ? (Jul 10, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• i need to known a medical clearnce from a pcp is? (Aug 16, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• I need to lose 10 pounds in the next 7 days (Dec 27, 2004) (View) (8 answers)
• i need to lose 15lbs in 3 weeks. HELP PLEASE SURGERY IS MAY4 (Apr 14, 2004) (View) (7 answers)
• I NEED TO LOSE 20LBS PRONTO (REQUIRED BEFORE I MEET WITH THE SURGEON) (Apr 27, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• I need to lose 22 more lbs before surgery any ideas what way would be best? (Aug 4, 2005) (View) (5 answers)
• I need to lose 50lbs before surgery. (Jul 24, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
• I need to lose atleast 7lbs in the next 9 days or surgery will be canceled (Apr 27, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
• I need to lose... (Mar 4, 2007) (View) (9 answers)
• I now (pre-op) eat past the point of comfort - is that going to change post-op? (Jun 8, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
• I plan on having epidural post-op pain control while in hospital... (Nov 22, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
• I read a post a while back about surgeons not doing your operation (Jan 21, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• I received a call today from the surgery nurse stating my EKG came back abnormal. (Apr 23, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
• I received my date 7/7/09 yipee!!!!! what do I do to prepare for surgery (Jun 4, 2009) (View) (7 answers)
• I recently had a test done and had to be put to sleep. (Aug 2, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• I see my surgeon at 1:00 pm, the hospital for pre-op tests at 2:00. All this on the (Jun 19, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• I see so many people advise pre-ops to bring fans to the hospital with them. (Sep 18, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
• I start my 2 week special diet 3/6 surgery 3/20 class on 3/6 too (Feb 26, 2006) (View) (3 answers)
• I start my clear liquid diet tomorrow. What can I have (Aug 4, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• I start school ( I teach) in less than 3 weeks and in need of a few outfits. (Jul 27, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
• I take 1 adult aspirin per day. When to stop prior to surgery.. (Nov 20, 1999) (View) (2 answers)
• I take zoloft for panic attacks (Nov 14, 2004) (View) (10 answers)
• I tested positive for Heliobactor the bactiria found before you get stomack ulsers. (May 3, 2006) (View) (6 answers)
• I think I have type 2 diabetes...will that hurt my seeking wls soon??? (Aug 16, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
• I think I might be getting a cold, but it could also be allergies. (Jan 28, 2005) (View) (7 answers)
• I too am worried about taking my meds after surgery and being able to get them down (Mar 25, 2008) (View) (21 answers)
• I took psh eval today. how do they score them? (Jul 27, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• I understand you must quit smoking for 10 days before surgery... when can you resume. (Aug 19, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
• I want stores you can buy the protien drinks at, not on line. (Dec 26, 2005) (View) (14 answers)
• I want to compare hospital experiences (Feb 20, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
• I want to go ahead and get documentation in order.... (Jan 28, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• I want to know what I should pack to take to the hospital with me? (Mar 3, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• I want to know what kind of shake should I be using for my liquid diet. (May 10, 2009) (View) (6 answers)
• I want to make sure that I have done everything in preparation for surgery. (Sep 10, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• I want to take a month off but I found out my surgeon only gives 2 to 3 weeks. (Oct 5, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• I WANT WLS BUT HAVENT BEEN TO THE DR IN A FEW YEARS...GOT A QUESTION (Apr 17, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• I wanted to know if anyone got a filter put in before surgery (Jun 23, 2005) (View) (4 answers)
• I wanted to know if you could still have surgery if you have cavaties. (May 25, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• I wanted to know would my surgery be cancelled if I started my menstral cycle the day (Jan 16, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• I wanted to know would my surgery be cancelled if I started my menstral cycle the day (Jan 16, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
• I was approved for the RNY surgery on 2/26/09.But i was told to come to the surgeon o (Jan 28, 2009) (View) (8 answers)
• I was in an car accident last week, and I my surgery is scheduled for the 29th. (Oct 18, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
• I was just given my surgery date, October 14 - YEAH and I wanted to know (Sep 9, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• I was just informed by the doctors office that my ins. co wants a letter from my (Apr 8, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• I was just notified today that if I lose 3 pounds by May 5th that they (May 3, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
• I was just recently approve where do I start? (Oct 3, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• I was just wondering if anyone has had second thoughts before their surgery? (Sep 11, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
• I was not spacific enough about my apnea question (Jul 4, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• I was so excited about my upcoming surgery, so why am I doubting myself today? (Aug 27, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• I was told that I may have to be intubated while awake (Mar 20, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• I was told that i would have loose bowel movements on optifast (Mar 7, 2009) (View) (3 answers)
• I was told that my psych eval would consist of 3 visits. Is that normal? (Jun 19, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
• I was told the wls surgeon I chose requires weight loss pre-op. (Feb 13, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
• I was wondering if anyone had a list of what to have right after surgery? (May 9, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• I was wondering if anyone had any last minute advice? (Apr 15, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• I was wondering if it is okay to have sex the day before surgery? (Oct 8, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• I was wondering if someone can please tell me what the most effective form of RNY is? (May 24, 2005) (View) (9 answers)
• I was wondering what kind of blood work do you have done before the surgery (Oct 9, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• I was wondering what the first step would be for WLS? (Apr 3, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
• I went to see a therapist in September and again in December on my own to be sure if (Jan 6, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• I went to the doctor and he said my EKG came back abnormal..What does this (Mar 21, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
• I will be attending my new patient orientation.... (Jul 9, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• I will be due to have my period on my date of surgery. What should I do? (Dec 12, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
• I will be having surgery on June 13th and I want to get off of Paxil. Does any (May 9, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
• I will be home alone after surgery. How have others dealt with this? (Sep 18, 1999) (View) (12 answers)
• I will have my lap band surgery October 6th. I am to go on liquids two weeks prior a (Sep 16, 2008) (View) (1 answer)
• I will have my surgery in about 2 weeks. MY Doctor requires us to have nothing but li (May 14, 2000) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• I will not have my endoscopy until Nov. 1 my surgery is scheduled on Nov. 30 (Oct 27, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• I work for a large company and my boss is interogating me. I do not feel like (May 13, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
• I work in the Medical Records Department (Nov 10, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• I would like a little advice please! (Apr 13, 2006) (View) (13 answers)
• I would like some pre-op advice from post op members beyond exercise and vitamins (May 23, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
• I would like to hear from anyone that has had a revision (May 27, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• I would like to hear from some people that had open RNY (Jul 31, 2005) (View) (7 answers)
• I would like to know if anyone took metabolife to lose weight before surgery (Mar 9, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• I would love to hear from people who have found things like, getting dressed, walking (Dec 22, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• I'd like some tips in general about what to do both before and after surgery. (Sep 4, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• I'll be alone post-op with my cats. How do I clean the litter box? (Feb 15, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
• I'm 10 days away from surgery, and terrified I won't be able to follow guidelines (Oct 10, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• I'm 2 1/2 weeks till my new birthday, what should I be doing to prepare? (Sep 2, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• I'm 5'11, 360 lbs, looking for post ops that had the same stats... (Aug 28, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
• I'm 7 weeks Pre-op. When should I stop taking Asprin (Apr 20, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• I'm 72 hours from surgery and I just got a cold. Will my surgery be cancelled? (Dec 7, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• I'm a pre-op that is dieting successfully and now having doubts about surgery. (Jun 25, 2003) (View) (15 answers)
• I'm about a week from surgery and I have a yeast rash! (Dec 8, 2002) (View) (15 answers)
• I'm afraid the surgery will just not work for me! (Oct 4, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• I'M APPROVED! Quick question..... (Jun 3, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• I'm APPROVED!!!! Any suggestions for pre-op? (Mar 6, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
• I'm confused and frustrated after psych evaluation (Jun 2, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• I'm considering getting a pedicure the day before surgery... (Aug 15, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
• I'm feeling lightheaded and dizzy , since my 3rd day on the pre-op diet for RNY. (Jul 19, 2012) (View) (1 answer)
• I'm five weeks pre-op . . . what's the one single piece of advice you'd give me? (Sep 25, 2008) (View) (21 answers)
• I'm getting closer to having my surgery and starting to get scared! (Nov 16, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• I'm going with my daughter, what do I need to take? (Sep 7, 2008) (View) (8 answers)
• I'm having doubts... too many procedures! (Oct 11, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• I'm Having lap band on Tuesday 5/27. What should I really expect after surgery (May 22, 2008) (View) (7 answers)
• I'm having lap RNY on 1/29/03. I'm 54 yrs. old, 5'4 (Dec 2, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• I'm having my first appt. with my Doctor to request a referral for WLS (Feb 21, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
• I'm hoping for some great ADvise from my friends here (Jan 13, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• I'm hoping someone can give me some information regarding the psyc evaluation. What (Nov 28, 1999) (View) (3 answers)
• I'm in Columbus, Ohio and having a terrible time finding a psychologist... (May 31, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• I'M IWTH MPLAN IN INDIANAPOLIS IS THERE ANYONE THAT HAS WENT THROUGH THEIR CRITERIA (Mar 27, 2005) (View) (2 answers)
• I'm not familiar with this. Is it something all bariatric surgeons require? (Mar 28, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• I'm not making any progress in the weight loss needed before surgery (Feb 15, 2010) (View) (11 answers)
• I'm not sure but I think it is .. WHAT DO I DO NOW? (Nov 11, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
• I'm off to GNC tomorrow (before my 20% off coupon expires) and (Mar 22, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• I'm on a moderate protein, low carb meal plan 2 weeks before surgery... (Dec 5, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• I'm praying for an angel. (Feb 13, 2004) (View) (2 answers)
• I'm pre-op and in pain! (Oct 2, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• I'm pre-op, can anybody recommend a good multi-vitamin to start taking now? (Dec 11, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• I'm schedule to have surgery on July 13 and my pre-op test are on July 09, but my (Jun 19, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• I'm scheduled for 10/21-I'm getting nervous and have nobody to talk too! (Oct 6, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
• I'm scheduled for my pre-op test on Jan. 14th and I'm nervous but , what I needed to (Dec 27, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• I'm scheduled for surgery GB in a week , I have become alittle overwhelmed (Dec 28, 2009) (View) (7 answers)
• I'm so disapointed, I think I got put off. Some advice please? (Oct 29, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• I'm so silly. Why did I buy these?? (Jul 17, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• I'm thinking I will probably be pretty bored in the hospital... (Jul 18, 2003) (View) (17 answers)
• I'm very nervous about my Psych Eval and MMPI... What exactly can I expect? (Apr 22, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• I'm worried about monitoring... (Apr 13, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• I'va had all pre op testing but have switched doctors,will I have to retest ? (Jan 6, 2004) (View) (2 answers)
• I've been approved for lap-band!! Thank you Jesus!! :) (Dec 11, 2007) (View) (5 answers)
• I've been irregular since the surgery. Is this normal? (Jun 4, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• I've been told I have gallstones, but don't want to delay WL surgery. (Apr 17, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
• I've had two C-Sections and now have a hernia. (May 5, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• I've made up my mind. What now? (Feb 25, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• I've put together a list of questions for my surgeon at our first consultation . . . (Sep 30, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• I've quit smoking! 4 1/2 weeks until surgery. But, I really need one. (Oct 26, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• I've seen a few posts about bowel incontenence following surgery. (Jul 11, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• i;ve just attended orientation,got my package to fill out. now i want to know what to (Nov 25, 2005) (View) (5 answers)
• ideas to get cigna ins. in az to approve me? (Jun 8, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• If you either had a G-Tube or were Venitlated Post Op, I'd like to hear from you. (Mar 28, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• If any support group around Huntsville or Madison ALabama? (Sep 9, 2004) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• If hungry is it better to have another optifast or eat vegetable ? (Sep 12, 2008) (View) (4 answers)
• If I have my pre- op tests done this week & last week how long are they good for? (Feb 27, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• If I'm drinking Unjury protein shakes for two meals so I need vitamin suppliments? (Aug 5, 2008) (View) (11 answers)
• If they find the bacteria that can cause ulsers during you're endoscope will they? (Apr 11, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
• If you are healthy (no co-morbitities) should you still be cleared by a (Nov 11, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• If you are wearing a nicatein patch at pre-op will it show up in the blood test? (Jul 15, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• If you are working FT, do you use vacation time or can you get disabilility (Jan 18, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
• If you could give me one piece of advice. (Jan 11, 2004) (View) (28 answers)
• If you could only take 2 items with you to the hospital, what would they be? (May 3, 2003) (View) (40 answers)
• If you had it to do all over again... (Feb 28, 2004) (View) (22 answers)
• If you have been sunburned & are now peeling, can you still have surgery? (May 5, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• If you have nail fungus will surgery be postponed? (Jan 14, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• If you have to have this greenfield filter inserted, can it ever be damaged? (Jul 26, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• If you lose weight after initial consultation but before surgery can you be denied (Jan 5, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• If you need a CPAP to sleep, how do you breath during surgery? (Feb 13, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• if you think pysch. is not going to clear you for surgery can I? (Nov 9, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• If you were considered a lightweigt and had lap band, tell me about your journey. (Dec 18, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• if you were on his cancellation list...how soon did you have surgery? (May 12, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• If you're already having a difficult time wiping your own behind before surgery...... (May 11, 2001) (View) (12 answers)
• If your legs are actually too large (May 31, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
• Im expecting my period to come on the day of surgery. (Jun 2, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• Im having my Psych Eval Jan 15. Any suggestions? (Jan 9, 2002) (View) (14 answers)
• Im looking for a support group in the dayton ohio area? (Aug 27, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• In 2 weeks I have to get a Stress Test and Echocardiogram.... (Jan 28, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• in general how much can i expect to lose from a tt need input :0] (Mar 11, 2004) (View) (9 answers)
• in hazleton pa dr bono is the pshy and other tests done in a close time frame (Jan 22, 2004) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• In Nacogdoches, TX,, who did you use for psychiatric evauation? (Aug 8, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• In order for me to have surgery, I need to be seen by a nutritionist and I can't (Apr 25, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• In order for my surgery to be scheduled i have to lose 15 lbs. any suggestions? (Feb 24, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
• In preparing for surgery I've cut out all soda, all caffeine except morning coffee... (May 5, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• In search of a Nutritionist (Jan 2, 2008) (View) (3 answers)
• IN THE MAIL TODAY I GOT MY HOSPITAL STAY FOLDER AND IT SAID IF I WANTED TO PAY OUT OF (Aug 9, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
• In your opinion, whats the yummiest protein shake? (Aug 25, 2003) (View) (23 answers)
• INFO ON PSYCH EVAL. TIME (May 15, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Information the surgeon needs (Jul 9, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• Instead of pads or tampons can you use old fashion sanitary belts and pads? (Feb 27, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• Insurance (Nov 14, 2007) (View) (4 answers)
• Insurance approved me, but I need a psych evaluation now (Dec 12, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Insurance company 6 month doctor supervised diet--I need advise please!! (Jun 27, 2007) (View) (17 answers)
• Insurance doesn't cover RNY. How do I get insurance to cover Endoscopy? (Jan 14, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Intubation While Awake? (Apr 29, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Irritable Bowl Problems? (Nov 6, 2006) (View) (3 answers)
• Is 2 week pre-op liquid diet necessary? (Oct 28, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• Is a 50 pound loss obtainable in 45 days? (Nov 8, 2009) (View) (7 answers)
• Is a Spinal Tap ever requested... (Apr 28, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Is an epidural ever used for open RNY? (Oct 9, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Is an upper and lower g.i. series painful? (Dec 10, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• is any one pre op and eating everything in the house? (Feb 22, 2003) (View) (21 answers)
• Is Any Wls Better Than No Wls At All? (Aug 28, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Is anyone aware of two drugs that can minimize skin sag? (Mar 29, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Is anyone else addicted to xanex besides me? (Jul 7, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Is anyone familiar with the Houston Community Hospital? (Jan 14, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Is binge eating prior to surgery common? (Jun 19, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Is breast reduction,herniarepair or a c-section considered major surgery? (Sep 27, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Is Cancer treatment an option when post op? (Jun 24, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Is Dr. Champion a good doctor? (Jul 9, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Is is ok to go ahead and have certain tests done? (Apr 9, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Is it a good idea to start taking hair, skin & nail vitamins pre-op? (Feb 11, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Is it a good idea to start taking vitamins, protein & B12 before your surgery? (Apr 4, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
• Is it a standard policy that you must stay in ICU for 24 hrs before being moved . (Feb 13, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
• Is it best to go to your family doctor before you go to a doctor about the surgery? (Aug 5, 1999) (View) (6 answers)
• Is it common for Insurances in negociations to drag on to deadline? (Jan 31, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Is it common? (Oct 2, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• Is it dangerous to have this while on your period? Lost blood in surgery & on thinner (Mar 5, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Is it hard to get approval from MAMSI MDIPA (Feb 23, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Is it mandatory to have a CPAP immediately after surgery while in the hospital (Nov 12, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Is it mormal to have two visits w/ surgeon b/4 being approved from ins? (Mar 19, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Is it natural to be petrified a few weeks before surgery? (Aug 7, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
• IS IT NORMAL OR ADVISABLE TO HAVE PRE- OP TESTS PERFORMED THE MORNING OF SURGERY? (May 4, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Is it normal to wait 6 months to even SEE a surgeon? (Jun 6, 2000) (View) (12 answers)
• Is it ok to feel so nonchelant about surgery (Feb 16, 2002) (View) (23 answers)
• Is it ok to gain after consult but before pretesting? (Feb 11, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Is it OK to have 2 angels?? (Aug 19, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Is it ok to have 2 root canals 6 days before surgery (Jun 6, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Is it possible that 2 weeks are not enough to shrink the liver? (Jan 20, 2010) (View) (8 answers)
• IS IT POSSIBLE TO (Jan 23, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Is it possible to accidentaly wake up during surgery? (Mar 19, 2002) (View) (16 answers)
• Is it possible to have a vena cava {?} filter placed laprascopically? (Apr 12, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Is it possible to have WLS if you have a heart murmur..I am afraid I might have (Mar 26, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Is it routine to require many tests before a doc will send in for insurance approval? (Nov 28, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• Is it standard policy for bariatric surgeons to order an arterial blood gas? (Jan 3, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
• Is it strange that my dr did not require a physc eval or to see a nutritionist...? (Feb 12, 2003) (View) (13 answers)
• is it the insurance company or your dr. that requests the psych evaluation? (Sep 23, 1999) (View) (10 answers)
• Is it too late for the flu shot? (Dec 29, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Is it true the death rate is 1:200? 5% Die ??? (Aug 1, 2001) (View) (16 answers)
• Is it true? (Oct 24, 2002) (View) (14 answers)
• Is it wise to mention that I had liposuction in the past?? (May 29, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Is Making the Journey Together"...helpful? (May 1, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• Is North Ottawa Hospital in Grand Haven any Good? My surg is 3/14 (Mar 2, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Is open roux-en-y similar to a C-section? (Jul 16, 2003) (View) (14 answers)
• Is optimum nutrition brand pro complex muscle building protien mix (Jan 9, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Is pre-op supplemental Iron necessary? (May 4, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Is Previous Treatment for Depression & Anxiety a reason for not being approved? (Jan 27, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Is taking a bowel cleansing drink before surgery the norm?? (Mar 21, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• is the 1st. consultation w/ surgeon always so fast? (Sep 20, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Is the emotionally roller coaster I'm on before surgery normal? (Mar 23, 2008) (View) (22 answers)
• Is the Epidural extremely painful when being put in body? (Aug 16, 2002) (View) (17 answers)
• Is the Greenfield Filter something that you can request? (Apr 28, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Is the MMPI required by physicians before surgery (Nov 5, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Is the recovery time quicker on the lap surgery. (Jun 17, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• Is the way I feel normal for pre-op? (Feb 5, 2011) (View) (3 answers)
• Is ther a time frame between your endoscopy and surgery or does it not matter? (Sep 4, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Is there a difference between the C-pap machine and having oxygen at night? (Oct 31, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Is there a Dr. in Nashville that does Psyhcological Testing? (Jan 6, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• is there a good meal plan for the 2wk pre-op diet? (Apr 18, 2013) (View) (2 answers)
• Is there a good soap to shower with before leaving for the hospital? (Dec 8, 2001) (View) (14 answers)
• Is there a long wait before seeing the surgeon? (Jan 3, 2001) (View) (15 answers)
• Is there a medication to cease your menses prior to surgery? (Jul 12, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Is there a prepared list of questions I can choose from for my surgical consult? (Jul 4, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Is there a reason to worry about a fatty liver? (Jul 31, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Is there a set format for the Psychiatric to go by and if so where can they get this? (Dec 31, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Is there a support group in Brentwood or Antioch, CA?? (Sep 27, 2006) (View) (2 answers)
• Is there a support group in the Rochester, MN area? (Oct 3, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Is there a surgeon out there that will perform AGB and accept MO Medicaid? (Apr 15, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Is there a surgeon who does not require out of pocket $$ 300 plus before I can began (Sep 23, 2004) (View) (9 answers)
• Is there a test the doctors can requesst to check to see if you have a blood clot? (Oct 7, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Is there a tutorial on the internet where I can see/read about RNY surgery? (Sep 10, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Is there an angel in the Seattle, WA area? (May 6, 2006) (View) (4 answers)
• Is there an herbal tablet or something that can be taken to prevent bruising? (Apr 11, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Is there any other way to have this surgery without going (Sep 10, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Is there any preparation pre-op for hair loss? (Sep 13, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Is there any reason I can't have a cortizone shot for my hip? (May 4, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• Is there anyone else who quit taking blood thinners prior to surgery? (Jul 12, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Is there anyone out there that had the lapband procedure completed through Aetna(QPOS (Jan 11, 2005) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Is there anyone out there that has had their surgery in Massachusetts through Fallon (Aug 11, 2008) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Is there anyone who kept their desire for sex? (Aug 14, 2003) (View) (13 answers)
• Is there anything A pt can do prior to surgery to minimize the skin sagging. (May 20, 2008) (View) (6 answers)
• Is there anything better than Slim Fast out there? (Aug 27, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Is there anything else I need to do to prepare for surgery? (Oct 22, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Is there anything I can add to protein powder to cut the taste? (Aug 8, 2010) (View) (17 answers)
• Is there anything I can ask for in place of go-lytely? (Jan 6, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• Is there anything I can do before surgery to help myself after? (Apr 6, 2000) (View) (8 answers)
• Is there anything I can do or take that could help reduce hair loss after surgey (Aug 17, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• Is there anything i can do to minimize the chances of getting a blood clot? (Aug 7, 2004) (View) (19 answers)
• Is there anything I should do in the next 10 days that will help me Post-Op? (Aug 5, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
• Is there anything that I can start doing now, that will help speed up my recovery? (May 30, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
• Is there anything........ (Oct 23, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Is there psych test data, etc. that show who makes a good candidate? (Dec 31, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Is there some special test we have to get for the surgeon? (Oct 16, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Is there someone out there close to me? (May 28, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Is three weeks of not smoking before op enough? (Sep 12, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• Is TV free or do I have to pay for it? Money is tight, so I'm curious. Surgery 2/3/05 (Jan 30, 2005) (View) (8 answers)
• Is Vaseline or Chapstick better? (Mar 28, 2001) (View) (18 answers)
• Isn't a PCP a primary care physician? (Oct 1, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Isn't WLS more dangerous without a bowel prep???? (Jun 2, 2003) (View) (16 answers)
• Jitters - I need some up front this is what to expect stuff. (Mar 27, 2005) (View) (13 answers)
• Just a comment, i getting nervouse and very excited all at the same time (Aug 30, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Just had a gallbladder and abdominal sonogram.... (Sep 24, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Just had my PSYCH EVAL. Seemed strange- just trying to scare me? (Apr 22, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• Just read memorial...... (Sep 2, 2002) (View) (18 answers)
• Just reading everyone's posts...what on earth is a green filter? :) (Sep 26, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• Just to say thank-you (Apr 14, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
• Just wondering....why a Psych Eval... (Jul 11, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Kaiser NoCal and Thyroid question (Apr 19, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Know of any doctors in Central NJ willing to do fills for someone elses patients? (May 5, 2005) (View) (1 answer)
• Lactose/Dairy Intolerant- 17 Days pre-op, what can I drink for protein? (Apr 12, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
• Ladies, irregular periods b4 WLS stress related???? (Mar 25, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
• Lap out of town (Jan 25, 2000) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Lap RNY - are there drains, what clothes do you wear? (Feb 24, 2003) (View) (13 answers)
• Lap Rny Post-op Patients...have a question re: getting out of bed... (Aug 31, 2003) (View) (15 answers)
• lapband scheduled for 4/29/08 (Mar 26, 2008) (View) (6 answers)
• lapbanding ,has anyone had it and what has been your results (Nov 10, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Laroscopic gallbladder surgery (Apr 24, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Last minutes questions? (Oct 9, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
• Laxative before surgery? (Apr 11, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
• LIQUID DIET 10 DAYS BEFORE SURGERY? (Apr 29, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Liquid diet in and out of the hospital (May 21, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Liquid diet required by surgeon for 2 weeks prior to surgery. (Jan 8, 2006) (View) (15 answers)
• list of pre-op questions needed ASAP! Lost my list (Oct 30, 2005) (View) (2 answers)
• List of things I should bring to hospital. (Oct 5, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
• Looking back in hindsight,what did you forget ot ask? (Feb 6, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Looking for a PCP in Austin that is WLS friendly. (Aug 14, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Looking for a Psychologist in San Francisco (Mar 16, 2004) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Looking for a Support group (Jun 27, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Looking for anyone who has surgery with Dr. Kaderabek St. Vincents Indianapolis, IN (Sep 24, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• looking for experiences of Jehovah's Witnessses preparing for WLS without blood (Oct 21, 2003) (View) (14 answers)
• Looking for Ideas and Suggestions (Jan 6, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
• Looking for others in my area who are sked for Jan 21 Surgery (Jan 7, 2004) (View) (1 answer)
• Looking for Rebecca who is 6'1 (Sep 28, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Looking for relaxation CD too (Apr 7, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• looking for someone to do psych eval in kentucky. (Aug 2, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Looking for surgery websites. (Aug 20, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Looking for the best way to get that needed referral from my PCP (May 29, 1999) (View) (6 answers)
• Looking for WLS friendly PCP in San Jose, CA who accepts UHC (Nov 27, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Looking for WLS psych eval Dr. in the SF Bay Area (Jul 20, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Losing alot of weight pre-op (Dec 21, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Low Carb/No Carb diet (Sep 7, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Lowfat Diet (Jan 18, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Magnesium citrate how long before it works after you drink it. (Aug 26, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Medical Clearance for surgery issues ?????????????????? (Jun 15, 2005) (View) (1 answer)
• Medically suopervised diet documentation (Jul 28, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• medifast oatmeal DISGUSTING :( :( :( HELP! (May 14, 2008) (View) (7 answers)
• Menstrual Clots, does this mean my blood tends to clot? (Jan 2, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
• Missed my PAT appointment...now what? (Aug 17, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Moderator Note- Angel Requests (Jun 29, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Mom a panniculectomy in 3 weeks, input from Post Ops needed (Apr 25, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• More than a question (Feb 16, 2006) (View) (2 answers)
• morning of surgery...1 and 1/2 weeks smoke free (May 27, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
• Music during surgery? (Mar 2, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• My blood test results: my blood clumps...What does that mean? (Mar 5, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• My boss doesn't think WLS falls under FMLA because it's elective. (Jan 9, 2004) (View) (26 answers)
• My consult is in four months, should I get 'hoops' out of the way? Psych eval etc? (Jun 11, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• My date was changed fron Feb. 26, to 2 days from now -the 16th! (Feb 13, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• My dietician is putting me on pre-op diet October 7 does this..... (Sep 25, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• My doc changed my date back a week how do I let everyone who's (Aug 11, 2005) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• My doctor does not require me to clean out my bowels prior to surgery, (Jul 12, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
• My Doctor has instructed me to go on the Atkins diet for the 2 weeks preop. (Jan 30, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• My Doctor knows I smoke - (Jun 25, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• My doctor ordered a gastroscopy. Is that the same as an endoscopy? (Aug 4, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• My doctor performs what he calls a variation of the RNY. (Jan 18, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• My Doctor requires his patients to drink a liquid protein drink pre-opt. (May 14, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• My Doctor said that if I requested Heperin before or after surgery he would give it (Nov 27, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
• My doctor tol me today that i need a central line? (Feb 5, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• My doctors assistant told me I needed to lose at least 100 lbs. before I can have sur (May 3, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
• MY DOCTORS OFFICE WON'T GIVE ME A SURGERY DATE EVEN THOUGH I HAVE INSURANCE AND HAVE (Jul 23, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• My dr is sending me for pulmonary clearance has anyone else had to do this? (Jun 15, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
• My dr told me not to take anything with Vitamin E prior to surgery... (Jun 10, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• My Dr. says he's going to clean my bowls before surgery........ (Jan 29, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
• My Dr. wants to weigh me only every six weeks, Cigna wants every month (May 30, 2007) (View) (7 answers)
• My Dr.m put in notes disscused diet exersice low sodium diet is that good enough? (Apr 22, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• MY DR.said that there was something wrong with my pt's. Did I do something? (Nov 21, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• My employer will write me up for being off for surgery? What are my rights? (Jan 3, 2002) (View) (18 answers)
• My endocrinologist put me on a diet. Says my surgeon requires I lose 10% before (Feb 4, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• My feet,ankles,calves, even knees swell A LOT. (Dec 4, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• My first Consultation with Dr. Webber is May 14th... (Apr 18, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• My Gastroenterologist informs me that she does not (Mar 13, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• My hemoglobin in low 5 days pre-op. Help? (Oct 10, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• My Husband Had a Vasectomy Five Years Ago (Sep 1, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• My Hyplori test was positive now two weeks of meds then scope (Oct 17, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• My initial consult will be on 4/14. How long until surgery will be scheculed? (Mar 10, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• My letter to the insurance don't sound all that urgent (Jan 26, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• my mom wants to get the surgery but my dr wont do it on anyone over 62 she is 65 (Feb 3, 2009) (View) (9 answers)
• my mother has to have a nuclear cardiac endurance test to be cleared for surgery. (Nov 14, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• my mouth is going to be able to hold more food than my stomach..... (Dec 18, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• My PCP doc gave me depo shot for the first time on march 4 and (Mar 8, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• My PCP has some nerve! (Mar 24, 2003) (View) (15 answers)
• My PCP hasn't faxed the letter yet and I've asked twice (Dec 5, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• My PCP said he will send a letter of med. necc to my insurance Cigna PPO to get a (Jan 3, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• My PCP wants me to try Meredia, says surgery is too drastic (Sep 19, 2001) (View) (17 answers)
• my pre-op appt is the day before surgery (Apr 28, 2004) (View) (8 answers)
• My pre-op Endoscopy and results (Feb 6, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• my primary physian's office had a major fire on xmas eve (Dec 28, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• My Psych Scheduled me for another appointment in Jan, Is that a red light? (Nov 24, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• My psychologist doesn't think I qualify (May 14, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• My RNY is next Monday and I need suggestions on how to remove my wedding rings for (Dec 16, 2004) (View) (9 answers)
• My RNY is scheduled for 1/9/01 (yeaaa!). I have a pre-op appointment on 1/3/01 -- (Dec 30, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• My sister was just scheduled for surgery. Her surgeon has never seen her. (Oct 12, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
• My sister will be with me the day of my surgery. She is not totally familiar with WLS (Sep 12, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• My sleep lab Dr. said that...... (Jan 6, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• My start (Jan 9, 2006) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• My surgeon did an EDG today. Is it normal for the surgeon to perform a biopsy?? (May 27, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• My surgeon does not require bowel prep prior to surgery. (Oct 2, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• My surgeon has people do 7 days clear liquids only, anyone else? (Oct 10, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• My surgeon is not submitting me to the insurance company for approval! (Oct 22, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
• my surgeon is only putting the limitation on me to stop all food & drink ... (Mar 16, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
• My surgeon requires a 15 pound weight loss before surgery...... (Nov 14, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• My surgeon requires a pulmonary test - what is involved? (Jun 24, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• My surgeon requires an Upper GI before WLS. Is that routine? Why does he want that? (May 1, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• my surgeon says i have to quit smoking for at least 6 weeks before she will do surger (Jun 9, 2001) (View) (12 answers)
• My surgeon says that I don't need to be on a special diet pre-op (Jul 28, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
• My surgeon want me to lose weight before surgery. My BMI is about 62 what do you (Aug 1, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
• My surgeon wanted me on 2 full days of liquid and I thought it was one day ? (Sep 7, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• My surgeon wants me to bring 2 letter of recs to first appointment. (Jun 12, 1999) (View) (1 answer)
• My surgeon wants me to loose weight before surgery, he says the 1st place we loose (Jan 3, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• My surgeon wants to meet with my spouse or my surgery will be cancelled --Why? (Apr 19, 2003) (View) (14 answers)
• My surgery date is 4/12/04 and i can't seem to quit smoking!!!! (Mar 9, 2004) (View) (10 answers)
• My surgery date is 4/17 and I am SICK! Now what? Will they reschedule? (Apr 9, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• My surgery date is in only three days and I am getting scared. Help! (Dec 2, 2001) (View) (12 answers)
• My surgery falls in the middle of my next term. What should I do? (Jul 7, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• My surgery is 2/7/01, any last minute advice or suggestions? (Feb 2, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• My surgery is 9/24/01 and I saw that someone has a list of things to get before hand. (Sep 6, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• My surgery is in about three weeks... (Apr 25, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
• My surgery is in exactly one month - what do I need?! (Dec 16, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• My surgery is Monday at 11:30 am. Any words of wisdom? (Jul 11, 2009) (View) (12 answers)
• My surgery is next week thursday and I just need some emotional support (Sep 26, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
• My surgery is Nov. 1 (1 week) and I feel a cold coming on!! HAAALP!!! (Oct 24, 2000) (View) (8 answers)
• My surgery is November 2nd and I've stopped taking my Celebrex...... (Oct 6, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• My surgery is on 2/25. Is it necessary to be on a liquid diet this week? (Feb 19, 2008) (View) (12 answers)
• My surgery is on monday....my biggest fear is..... (Jan 22, 2004) (View) (13 answers)
• My surgery is scheduled for 1-21-00. Does anyone have any last words of advice? (Jan 13, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
• My surgery is scheduled for 11/14,starting 10/9 my surgeon wants me to begin a Sugar (Sep 18, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• My surgery is set for 4/2/03...i am very congested and have a chest cold. (Mar 22, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• My surgery is Tuesday at the BTC. Do I need pajamas or other clothes? (Mar 15, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
• My surgery may be cancelled due to cyst on kidney (Jun 27, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• My surgery was scheduled for 11/00 but delayed until this (Aug 17, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• My surgery with Dr. Boone in Fresno was approved by my insurance Foundation a couple (Apr 25, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• My Ultra Sound showed only one Kidney (May 17, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• My wife has sent in her application (Jun 26, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• My WLS is in 4 days and I think I am getting a cold! (Nov 23, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Nasa spray addict! (Jul 4, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Necessities for bypass surgery (Apr 30, 2009) (View) (7 answers)
• Need a buddy.... (Jul 14, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• Need a Doctor that is familiar with Kaiser Permanente who does LAP BAND (Jun 19, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Need a Doctor that takes Cigna for Pre and Post OP tests, etc... (Apr 30, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Need a list of questions to ask surgeon & a candid way of asking about any pt. deaths (Aug 6, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• need a psychiatrist who accepts med-cal for pre-op psyc exam. (Apr 7, 2007) (View) (3 answers)
• Need a WLS friendly Psychologist in Memphis, TN area, including AR & MS (Aug 31, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Need advice about Dr. appointment (Dec 9, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Need advice for juices that go well with Unjury (Jul 31, 2010) (View) (2 answers)
• Need an 800 pre-op diet meal plan (Apr 5, 2010) (View) (4 answers)
• need answer (Apr 3, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• Need Cardio Clearance (Mar 25, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Need example of a patient letter (Jul 24, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Need fat-friendly GYN in suburban Philadelphia PA (King of Prussia area). Thanks! (Aug 9, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Need help about to have surgery!! (Mar 6, 2006) (View) (8 answers)
• Need help fast.................. (May 3, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Need help figuring out which surgery is best.! (Aug 20, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
• NEED HELP HAVING SURGERY 9-3 AND CONFUSED (Aug 20, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
• Need help how to tell my co-workers (Jan 23, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
• Need help packing for hospital and buying post-op foods? (Mar 2, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• Need help with a food journal (Aug 4, 2008) (View) (11 answers)
• Need Ideas for gift baskets (Mar 3, 2003) (View) (19 answers)
• Need info about 3 day diet posted a while back (Feb 18, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
• Need list of questions for surgeon!!!! (Sep 24, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Need major dental work should I do it before or after surgery? (Apr 10, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
• Need Pet Care Help In Seattle (Jan 21, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• need ps costa rica ??? (Aug 5, 2004) (View) (2 answers)
• Need psych evaluation in the New York City Area (Dec 26, 1999) (View) (5 answers)
• Need Questions for the Doctor.. (Apr 6, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Need some advice for those of you who have had a breast reduction. (Jan 27, 2003) (View) (23 answers)
• Need support from pre-ops who have weight loss requirement pror to surgery (Jun 16, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
• Need Supportive PCP in William Beaumont Network- Michigan (Nov 13, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Need the name of someone in Las Vegas to do my psychiatric evaluation. (Sep 19, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Need to have psychiatric evaluation in Columbus, Ohio (May 8, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• need to know if any body know if my age 57 is going to be any risk in my lap band su (Sep 27, 2008) (View) (14 answers)
• NEED TO KNOW WHO USED EPIDERIAL AND WHO HAD PC PUMP (Sep 11, 2003) (View) (17 answers)
• Need to lose weight before surgery (Sep 9, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Need to remain smoke free for surgery got cigarette success stories done cold turkey? (Jan 13, 2003) (View) (14 answers)
• need your advice (Jun 10, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• Needing words of encourgement! I am 2 days away and getting scared. (Sep 24, 2008) (View) (17 answers)
• Nervous about upcoming revision (Aug 14, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Never been a big drinker - 64 ounces will DROWN me! (Jan 12, 2009) (View) (9 answers)
• Next week I go to a pre-op class from 9-2. What should I expect? (Oct 16, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• nicotine in blood work (Apr 19, 2009) (View) (5 answers)
• Nicotine in bloodwork? (Apr 21, 2009) (View) (2 answers)
• Night Eating Syndrome- Anyone else have these symptoms? (May 19, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• No ? just comment I am on my first day of fasting.... (Apr 12, 2010) (View) (4 answers)
• No initial consult with my surgeon..just a group consult?? Anyone else? (Jul 10, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• No Sleep Apnea but also No REM Sleep (Apr 22, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Not a question - I GOT A DATE FOR THE 5TH OF DECEMBER, YEAH!!!!! (Sep 22, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• NOT A QUESTION, A STATEMENT! (Sep 24, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Not a Question, just a statement. (Feb 15, 2003) (View) (13 answers)
• NOT a Question~Just Advice for Smokers (Jan 26, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• Not a very nice topic....but.... (Aug 26, 2000) (View) (9 answers)
• Now that I am about 5 weeks from surgery what can i do as far as vitamins (Jan 26, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• NOW THAT I AM APPROVED A MILLION THINGS ARE RACING THROUGH MY HEAD... (Mar 10, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
• Nurse told me Dr would not OP if still gaining. (Nov 6, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Nurses going on strike - will they cancel my abdominalplasty? (Jul 30, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
• Nutritionist/weight loss before approval (Apr 22, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Off Wellbutrin after surgery - do I need gradually decrease dosage? (Nov 29, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• OH MY LORD!!!! (Sep 11, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• Oh no, how can I get my rings off? (Jan 26, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• OHSU Digestive Health Center in Portland OR; GOOD or BAD? (Mar 4, 2007) (View) (3 answers)
• Ok I am hearing about this pain pump and where is that exactly attached to and (May 9, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
• Ok, I admit it....I have Last Supper Syndrome (Aug 9, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
• OK, I know you can't wear contacts during surgery but what if..... (May 20, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• OK, now how does the process go from the beginning until I get (Jul 19, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• OKAY YES I am NERVOUS, but one more question. Surgery is tomorrow and I am on (Jun 11, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Okay...Surgery in 18 days...any last minute advice and/or suggestions? (Dec 4, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
• OMG!My Dr. put me on a 3 week diet?? (Nov 5, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• On my night before surgery, they're going to do the following, can you explain? (Sep 16, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• On Nov 20,2003 I have a consult with dr duncan and then on Nov 24, 2003 I have a (Nov 6, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• On the 10 day protein liquid diet, are there any meats I can eat?? (Jun 27, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
• On what grounds can an employer deny an employee the leave under the FMLA (Jun 28, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
• On Zoloft 4 weeks and never had counciling for sexual abuse as a child,will I pass? (Dec 30, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• One more Dr (Feb 10, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
• Open RNY and transected. What does that mean? (Aug 27, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Open RNY scheduled for a week from Weds, any advice? (Nov 26, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Open RNY stomach stapled not separated Lap RNY stomach stapled & separated? (Jun 10, 2008) (View) (5 answers)
• Open vs. Lap RNY (May 1, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
• Opinions on BCBS....I have CIGNA and could pick up BCBS with a new job (May 15, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Optifast for 6 weeks before surgery? (Sep 12, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• Pacific Bariatric pts......pre-op day (Nov 1, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Pacific Bariatrics waiting list question. (Mar 30, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Packing for out of town surgery (Mar 10, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Pain after filter insertion (May 11, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Pain after filter placement (May 10, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Pain on my right side after filter insertion (May 12, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Panni at the same time as my wls. recovery time in hospital? (Jan 27, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• passed psych eval testing?? (Apr 21, 2008) (View) (7 answers)
• Patients of Dr Katkhuda (Jan 11, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
• Patients of Dr. Balder/Dr. Anderson in Florence, SC...A question.. (May 9, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Patients of Dr. Donald Balder in Florence, SC... (Jul 30, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Patients of Dr. Schauer at UPMC, what is the pre-op group meeting about? (Apr 2, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Patients of Dr.Patti~Past or Present.... (Sep 5, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• patients of titus duncan...how long once approved to have surgery (Mar 19, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Paying for Psych Evaluation (Sep 17, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• PCP in Michigan ?? (Feb 27, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• PCP Referral Beofre Anything???.... (Jun 21, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
• PCP That accepts SC medicaid in or around Charleston SC (Oct 5, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• PERMANENT WAVE BEFORE SURGERY (Feb 29, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
• Phsyciatric DR. who DOES NOT require Cash up Front???? (Apr 10, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Phycological Evaluation? (Jul 10, 2008) (View) (7 answers)
• Physician mismeasured my height will losing 2 inches impact anything other than BMI? (Jan 26, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Please advise me on the proper Angel etiquette for this website... (Dec 12, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Please all of you that are 'post-op'- I would love to learn from you : ) (Jul 29, 2005) (View) (12 answers)
• Please elaborate on the "liquid only" liver shrink diet... (Apr 16, 2008) (View) (10 answers)
• Please explain pre-op procedures (Nov 21, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Please help phych eval in two hours (May 5, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Please help me get motivated!!! (May 24, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Please help me make a list. (Jun 27, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
• Please help me!!! Can someone give me a sample of a diet history?? (May 7, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Please Help Panic Attack (May 8, 2006) (View) (5 answers)
• Please Help with CPAP question (Mar 21, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Please help! My head is KILLING ME!!! (Feb 22, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
• Please help! Pre-op Antibiotics question (Feb 14, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• Please help, I can't find a letter I read here once, and I need it!!!! (Oct 25, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Please help. I am going shoping for supplies today. What do I need? (Dec 30, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Please respond if you have had either or both done (Jan 11, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Please some one tell my if I am in trouble?? (Oct 31, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Please tell me about this arterial blood gas test!!!!! What does it feel like? (Apr 2, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
• PLease tell me how much time does a sleep study take? (Sep 6, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Please tell me more about the NG tube? (Mar 18, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• Please, I need Help! (Jun 13, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
• Please, I need your help!! (Dec 22, 2002) (View) (17 answers)
• PLS TELL ME HOW YOU GET STARTED WITH TRC? (Dec 10, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Positive that I will die.. (Aug 8, 2002) (View) (30 answers)
• Post Op Diet (Nov 13, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Post this list for others to see? TOO! New to list. (Oct 31, 2005) (View) (2 answers)
• Post-op, Can You Help? (Jun 26, 1999) (View) (8 answers)
• Post-ops - unexpected things that happened during or post surgery? (Dec 2, 2002) (View) (15 answers)
• Pre Op and Craving Ice- Any significance? (Jul 27, 2003) (View) (13 answers)
• Pre Op and WLS Obsessed, Anyone Else? (Dec 9, 2002) (View) (30 answers)
• Pre op diet qiestions. (Feb 26, 2005) (View) (5 answers)
• pre op protien powders (Jun 14, 2007) (View) (9 answers)
• Pre Op- Told to Lose, Scale Not Moving, Now What? (Mar 26, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
• Pre-op (Jul 28, 2009) (View) (3 answers)
• pre-op / surge 4/5 gained wieght need help (Mar 9, 2006) (View) (5 answers)
• Pre-Op and having Chest Pains what should I do? (May 29, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• Pre-op appt tomorrow, and I have a cold..... (Oct 2, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
• Pre-op back pain (Feb 11, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Pre-op bloodwork shows (Aug 20, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• pre-op but cant lose weight. (Apr 21, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• pre-op diet (Jan 24, 2010) (View) (4 answers)
• Pre-op diet question,and I need high protein recipes. (Mar 8, 2006) (View) (5 answers)
• Pre-Op Food Intake (Nov 27, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Pre-Op Gitters, anyone else have them... (Mar 3, 2007) (View) (13 answers)
• Pre-op Lap RNY liquid diet....not losing weight? (Oct 24, 2009) (View) (1 answer)
• Pre-Op Liquid Diet: What exactly is liquid??? (Dec 2, 2005) (View) (3 answers)
• Pre-op MILK diet? (Oct 2, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Pre-op Overeating? Binging? (Oct 6, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• Pre-op testing - how early is too early? (Apr 25, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Pre-op testing for Dr James Colberg, Philadelphia PA (Mar 22, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• Pre-op weight Loss (Mar 22, 2006) (View) (4 answers)
• pre-op/post- op preparations (Nov 18, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
• pre-ops (Apr 20, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Pre-ops, is there a place for us to show support? (Mar 3, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Pre-Surgery (1 week): Is it ok to keep taking vitamins and vit. C/zinc? (Jan 14, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Pre-Surgery do you have to go off NSAIDS, Estrogen, Aspirin and other drugs? (Nov 29, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• PreOp Nerves: how to calm? (Jan 6, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Preop Stomach/Ab Muscle Workout-Helpful (Apr 2, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Preop Testing (Apr 20, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Prepare for Post Surgery (Mar 6, 2005) (View) (8 answers)
• Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster by Peggy Huddleston (Oct 8, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Preparing for surgery (Feb 27, 2009) (View) (14 answers)
• Preparing for surgery- what do I do about work? (Nov 8, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Previously I asked about the slim fast shakes. (Jul 21, 2007) (View) (10 answers)
• Primary verses bariatric dr. (May 24, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Prior to surgery has anyone... (Mar 29, 2004) (View) (8 answers)
• ProComplex issues! It is so Nasty...How do I make myself drink it? Suggestion? (Sep 30, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• Protein bar suggestions??? (Dec 18, 2007) (View) (7 answers)
• Protein liquid ideas (Mar 11, 2009) (View) (25 answers)
• Protein Shakes (Nov 17, 2008) (View) (34 answers)
• protien drinks (Dec 16, 2008) (View) (9 answers)
• Proximal VS Distal RNY? (Feb 19, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Prozac and Fish Oil Capsules are Blood Thinners? (Dec 29, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Pshychiatric or pyschological evaluation?Is there a differencs? (Dec 12, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• psych (Dec 18, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• PSYCH and NUTRITIONIST needed in Mass.?? (Sep 4, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Psych Eval (Oct 28, 2005) (View) (12 answers)
• Psych Eval (Aug 17, 2000) (View) (9 answers)
• Psych Eval needed (Jul 13, 2008) (View) (6 answers)
• Psych Eval... (Aug 5, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
• Psych eval? (Jan 25, 2006) (View) (6 answers)
• Psych Evaluation (Sep 2, 2009) (View) (11 answers)
• psychiatric evaluation information questions (Aug 1, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
• Psychological Evaluations (Feb 6, 2000) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Psycologist is requiring me to follow up and get a letter from therapist that i'm wor (Aug 30, 2007) (View) (4 answers)
• Pulmonologist Clearance- I had a partial lobectomy last year (Apr 14, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Pulmonologist won't see me!!! What now?? (Aug 30, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Question aabout vitamins and protein (Aug 5, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• Question about bowel prep!! (Aug 7, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• question about flu shot before surgery (Oct 31, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Question about MVI and Calcium Citrate (Mar 16, 2009) (View) (8 answers)
• Question about pre op testing with Dr Thirlby in Seattle WA. (Jul 29, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Question for Surgeons (Sep 13, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• Question formed another way: Have you went in for Lap w/ a c-section.... (Jun 24, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• Questionare (Mar 23, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Questions a pt. should ask the Dr. (Nov 16, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• Questions about EKG , ECHO and Stress test (Feb 2, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• questions about pre-op liquid diet (Jan 21, 2010) (View) (7 answers)
• Questions about the diet just before surgery... (Aug 21, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• questions for dr. (Jun 25, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• questions psychologist ask (Jul 3, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Questions to ask doctor on my first visit. Please Help me with my list. (Oct 12, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Quitting Smoking (Jun 10, 1999) (View) (4 answers)
• quiz?????????????? (Sep 21, 2006) (View) (4 answers)
• RE: Book (May 18, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
• Ready to take the plunge (Feb 21, 2009) (View) (5 answers)
• Realized how addicted I am to caffeine and sugar (Jul 22, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• recent lab band surgery in WV? (Dec 15, 2004) (View) (2 answers)
• Recliner chair necessary for Lap RNY? (Jun 3, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• Recommendation in San Antonio (Mar 16, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Record's everywhere! (Apr 6, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Recoverin from my broken ankle (May 13, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
• recovery time (Jan 7, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Redness found during endoscopy, & surgery date moved up. (Jan 17, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Referral for Psych Evaluation in Los Angeles or Orange County (May 2, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Referral Wait time? (Oct 5, 1999) (View) (1 answer)
• Referral Wait time? (Oct 5, 1999) (View) (4 answers)
• Reflux surgery previous to open rny bariatric surgery (Mar 21, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
• Relaxation and Hypnosis Tapes right before surgery (Mar 1, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Required tests (Mar 16, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• REQUIRED TO LOSE WEIGHT BEFORE SURGERY!!! (Feb 21, 2006) (View) (11 answers)
• revise-- HOW TO DEAL WITH THANKSGIVING> (Nov 12, 2007) (View) (7 answers)
• revision surgery and alcohol abuse (Jan 19, 2010) (View) (4 answers)
• RNY Rescheduled- How Long Before I Need To Repeat Pre Op Tests? (Aug 4, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• RNY Surgery in 30 days-advice on how to prepare? (Jan 1, 2010) (View) (5 answers)
• Robe/Clothes for Hospital? (Dec 29, 2002) (View) (13 answers)
• RYN July 16 not nervous but emotional (Jul 10, 2008) (View) (16 answers)
• Safe endoscopy and sleep apnea..what if you don't yet know if you have sleep apnea? (Mar 12, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Scared to have endoscopy (Sep 8, 2001) (View) (11 answers)
• SCHEDULED FOR 11-27-07--HOW TO DEAL WITH THANKSGIVING? (Nov 12, 2007) (View) (6 answers)
• Scheduled for surgery, now boss says postpone it, what do I do? (Mar 25, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
• Seattle-area fat-friendly gynecologist needed (May 11, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Seeking a draft referral letter for my PCP (Apr 1, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Seeking other pts. of Dr. Black, Anniston Al (Apr 1, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Seeking Others Who Had Surgery At St. Vincent's Charity Hospital (Aug 2, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Seeking Patients of Dr. Overcash.. (Mar 27, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Seeking Smoking Patients of Dr. Carter In Fayetteville (Jun 21, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Seeking Those Denied Clearance For Surgery By Their PCP (Jun 28, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Selling Isopure (Oct 13, 2010) (View) (6 answers)
• Sewing the pouch vs. stapling (May 10, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• shaving vs waxing (May 23, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• sheduled for first consult (Nov 11, 1999) (View) (2 answers)
• Shopping for surgery aftercare package. Any suggestions? (Jul 10, 2008) (View) (11 answers)
• should a lightweight try to loose weight before surgery? (Jun 22, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
• Should I ask my PCP for referrals for Specialist Evaluations? (Apr 3, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Should I be concerned about my sense of calmness? (Feb 11, 2003) (View) (15 answers)
• Should I be taking phentermine? (Jul 11, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
• should i be worried about abd pain and lower back pain. (Feb 20, 2005) (View) (2 answers)
• Should I be worried about my acid reflux creating problems during surgery? (Dec 28, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Should I bring a bra to wear home? (Jul 8, 2003) (View) (13 answers)
• Should I bring my CPAP machine with me to the hospital? (Nov 29, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
• Should I buy protein (Oct 5, 2006) (View) (9 answers)
• Should I color my hair one day prior to surgery ? It's really gray ! (Apr 2, 2007) (View) (7 answers)
• Should I combine my RNY bypass surgery with a hysterectomy? (May 3, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Should I cut off my hair before WLS? (Jul 19, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Should I diet instead of surgery? (May 26, 2000) (View) (13 answers)
• should i do a 5 day liquid diet to loose some wieght for my rny gastric bypass done b (Aug 13, 2009) (View) (9 answers)
• Should I donate a unit of blood before surgery to have it available for myself? (Jun 20, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Should I fight the request for a sleep study or just do it - and deal with it? (Mar 25, 2003) (View) (16 answers)
• Should I get a credit card? (Jul 17, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Should I get a flu shot? (Oct 22, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Should I get some extra life insurance (Aug 22, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Should I go ahead and get my flu shot in October this year as I normally would? (Sep 6, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Should I go on a liquid diet prior to surgery? (Sep 19, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
• Should I have a pelvic exam done by either my PCP or Gynecologist? (Mar 27, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Should I have dental work done prior to surgery? (Jun 8, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• Should I insist on a sleep study test? (Jan 7, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• Should I leave my hair un-thinned until after surgery. (Mar 5, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Should I let my children come visit me in the hospital? (Mar 22, 2003) (View) (22 answers)
• Should I make a will before my surgery? (Nov 15, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• Should I or shouldn't I??? (Sep 5, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• Should I perm prior to surgery? (Jan 5, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• should i remove nail polish and arcrylic nails before surgery (Nov 9, 2003) (View) (16 answers)
• Should I see my PCP prior to surgery regarding urinary stress incontinence? (Jul 30, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• SHOULD I START DOING THE PROTEIN SHAKES NOW (Jul 17, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Should I stay with surgeon who has longer or switch to the one I would really like? (Oct 3, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Should I stop Diet Dr Pepper prior to surgery? (Jun 26, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• Should I stop getting this shot prior to surgery? (Jul 20, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• Should I stop taking Birth Control Pills prior to surgery? (Jun 16, 1999) (View) (4 answers)
• Should I stop taking Ibuprofen or Benedryl before surgery? If so how long? (Apr 26, 2006) (View) (6 answers)
• Should I stop taking my prempro before surgery? (May 28, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Should I switch doctors if already approved by insurance? (Nov 8, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Should I take B-12 a few weeks prior to my surgery? (May 6, 1999) (View) (5 answers)
• Should i take it upon my self to get pre op testing? (Mar 25, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• Should I take off more time from work? (Jan 2, 2003) (View) (22 answers)
• Should I tell the psychatrist the truth? (Apr 26, 2002) (View) (19 answers)
• Should I TRY to loose weight before my surgery? (May 25, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
• Should I wait or jump ship? (Nov 16, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• Should I wait to start Birth Control Pills until AFTER surgery? (Aug 6, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Should I worry about how many pre op tests ordered? (Mar 7, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Should I write a letter prior to my consult? (Oct 27, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Should my 2 year old visit me in the hospital? (Feb 19, 2003) (View) (17 answers)
• Should my husband stay overnight with me at the hospital the night of surgery? (Aug 26, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• Should there be any pain in my right groin area after it being put into my neck? (Oct 25, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Should we not drink coffee 2 weeks before surgery? (Jul 22, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• shrink liver? (Apr 18, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Sick to my stomach wehn breathing deeply (Sep 18, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Since I am 219 to start with will my recovery period be less time? (Jun 2, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• Sinus Infection 9 Days To Go Is Surgery Still Possible? (Jan 2, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
• sleep apnea (Feb 19, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Sleep apnea no cpap yet, being put to sleep for E.G.D any info would be great (Mar 30, 2006) (View) (6 answers)
• Sleep Apnea Testing - Not feeling well. Can I still Test? (Apr 21, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Sleep Study - Has anyone not slept? (Oct 19, 2003) (View) (13 answers)
• Smoking (Jun 29, 2007) (View) (9 answers)
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• Smoking and Surgery (Aug 6, 1999) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Smoking and Surgery (Aug 6, 1999) (View) (8 answers)
• Smoking before and after Surgery (Apr 14, 2006) (View) (19 answers)
• smoking oops (Apr 25, 2006) (View) (12 answers)
• smoothies (Jul 27, 2009) (View) (3 answers)
• So do you think it is a good idea to donate your own blood? (Aug 19, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• So I am approved after one year and 6 months! (Mar 29, 2010) (View) (9 answers)
• So I got my date! Pseudo Tumor Cerbrii??? (Nov 25, 2008) (View) (16 answers)
• So its gross, but I need to ask about the bowel prep (Jan 18, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• So what is with the awful tasting liquid that you have to drink to check for leaks? (Aug 26, 2000) (View) (16 answers)
• So, I have had my sleep study (Jan 28, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
• Some people have mentioned a liquid diet for 1-2 weeks pre-op. Should I do this? (Sep 3, 1999) (View) (13 answers)
• some time ago i read a question on sample packaged protein (Dec 30, 2005) (View) (6 answers)
• Someone recently asked what are the differences between Severe Obesity/Morbid Obesity (Feb 17, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Sores under breast just a few days pre-op (Jun 15, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
• Sorry to bother you guys... do you think it is possible to lose eight (Sep 28, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Sould I change from a c-pap to a bi-pap I hope to have surgery soon? (Sep 5, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• Spouse stay with you? (Jun 11, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Staples vs. Surgical glue? (Mar 17, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• staples~ do they hurt? how many? how long? hurt to get taken out? (Aug 10, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
• Starting a new job (Feb 21, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Starting Fleet bowel prep on May 15th, anyone use it? (May 13, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Starting protein powder prior to wls good or bad ? (Oct 28, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• STD, insurance coverage, employer retaliation (Jul 27, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Steps for Success (May 14, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
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• Stomach tubes (Oct 26, 1999) (View) (1 answer)
• Stopping 6 weeks before sugery......Will that help? (Aug 10, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• Stopping the pill? (Apr 13, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• Strange Dreams- One Week Until Surgery (Mar 15, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Stress Test...Do you (Apr 21, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Stupid Question, If you lose 30 lbs. before your surgery, (Dec 28, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Submiting paperwork to insurance...How long does it take?? (Jul 7, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Success Rate information (Jan 23, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Sugery is 3 days away and I am stressing big time. (Mar 28, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Suggestion on how to give an enema? (Jan 31, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Suggestions on Losing Pre surgery weight (Jan 22, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Supplements! Mgs. Mcg.'s? Can you take too much? (Jan 17, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Support Group meeting at Alexian Bros. (Jan 12, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• support groups in n.c. (Feb 22, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• SURG DATE 9/20/02 AT BTC: OHIO (GROVEPORT) WHEN DO...... (Sep 12, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
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• Surgeon recommends Optifast...I wanna save $$$ - How's Unjury? (Jul 26, 2008) (View) (13 answers)
• Surgeon requires gall bladder ultrasound, worried about insurance covering the cost. (Feb 20, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Surgeon says she will not even submit my reports to my insurance yet!! (Oct 23, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• Surgery aftercare support (Mar 22, 2006) (View) (11 answers)
• SURGERY APRIL25/2002--JUST QUIT SMOKING-HELP!! (Apr 22, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
• Surgery at methodist hospital in San Antonio, TX? (May 22, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• surgery canceled (Mar 23, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Surgery consultation approved. What do you think does this mean that most likely my (Jul 21, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• Surgery date May 7th and now terrified!!!!!! (Apr 26, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
• Surgery date moved up due to gallbladder? (Feb 18, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Surgery Date Scheduled, SCARED will gain before surgery. (Feb 20, 2008) (View) (14 answers)
• Surgery in the morning having a CRISIS! (Jun 25, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• Surgery in two weeks. Should I stay in ketosis? (Oct 29, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Surgery is scheduled for 6/9/03 any advise? How long should I expect to be off work? (May 20, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• Surgery is scheduled for July 20th (two days) (Jul 18, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Surgery is set for 4/14/00, any last minute suggestions? (Apr 11, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• Surgery on 10 days - need advice (Mar 28, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
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• SURGERY POSTPONED PT REPORT ABNORMAL...... (Nov 4, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• surgery tomorrow.... please help with the jitters. Dont know that I am going to mak (Aug 19, 2003) (View) (16 answers)
• Surgery was Nov 8th, then Sept 10th , then (today) Sept 4th..OMG, OMG.. (Aug 29, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Survey... Please tell us if you have a lot of post-op hunger and your preop diet (Feb 11, 2003) (View) (23 answers)
• sutures or staples which is better (Jan 9, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Taking support person to first consult (Mar 14, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
• Tell me if this makes any sense. Can I begin trying to lose some weight before (Sep 29, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• TELL ME STEP BY STEP WHAT HAPPENS ONCE YOU'RE APPROVED FOR WLS WITH DR DUNCAN? (Oct 13, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Telling work I am having Gall Bladder Surgery, will it work? (May 19, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
• Terrified of stress test - what happens if you fail? (Aug 4, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Terrified! How can I get myself through the stages of fear? (Dec 2, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
• Testing before surgery (Oct 28, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
• Testing for Dr. Miles in Birmingham (Nov 6, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Testing for RNY--why sad feelings? (Jun 5, 2008) (View) (8 answers)
• Thanks to your suggestions...I have more questions? (Sep 2, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• The adjustible lap band seems so much safer to me than the RNY or gastric bypass (Aug 9, 2003) (View) (21 answers)
• the consultation (Oct 3, 2009) (View) (1 answer)
• The doctor today said I had to be on the c-pap for 2 weeks prior to him giving the ok (May 17, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• The Dr.'s office did not send my request to the insurance company (Sep 17, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• The Last Feast....can anyone tell me if they began a diet prior to surgery... (Aug 19, 2003) (View) (17 answers)
• The machine dried out my nose (Jan 9, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• The night before surgery,did you take a sleep aid? (Nov 2, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• The staff has told me to do my shopping before I come (Mar 6, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• The steps to wls? (Apr 26, 2006) (View) (5 answers)
• The surgeon is having me go for a battery of tests and get medical clearance from PCP (Oct 1, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• The test where they go down thru your mouth and scope... (May 20, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• The waiting game drive anyone else nuts? (Oct 5, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• The waiting is killing me.... (Nov 26, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• The waiting on approval or denial is excruciating!? (Feb 23, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• there are so few VBG vs.RNY wls, I'm getting VBG, please send me some success stories (May 11, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Things not to forget ? (Sep 7, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
• Things to purchase before surgery ? (Oct 20, 2006) (View) (8 answers)
• Things you'll need for the hospital (Jun 29, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• This is a very humiliating question but (Jan 20, 2002) (View) (28 answers)
• This list of questions to pose to a surgeon might be useful to preops... (Mar 21, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• This may be a little personal but... (Aug 27, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• This phobia is taking over my life! (Jun 22, 2010) (View) (4 answers)
• This question is for BTC patients... (Nov 11, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
• This question is for Patricia P......What is Coleman clothes? And how do they help? (Jan 4, 2007) (View) (1 answer)
• This question is for the (May 25, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• This question os for any Dr.Wongsa pts who had their surgery at (Dec 10, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Those of you who had to do a supervised diet ......... (Nov 7, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
• Those of you with asthma (or an abundance of medical knowledge) (Jul 15, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
• Those who had BOWEL PREPS by drinking Magnesium Citrate please read!! (Mar 16, 2002) (View) (14 answers)
• Those who have had WLS @ OSU, please tell me...good or bad... (Aug 4, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Thought I would give Real Meals a whirl why do I feel like I'm having a hot flash... (Mar 14, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
• time for the liquid fast...any suggestions (Jun 21, 2006) (View) (7 answers)
• Tips for losing the mandatory weight prior to surgery approval? (May 30, 2009) (View) (4 answers)
• To epidural or not to epidural? (Dec 28, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• To lose your pre-op weight can you use diet pills to help ? (Sep 8, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
• to tell people or not? (Nov 14, 2002) (View) (16 answers)
• TO THOSE OF YOU WHO SMOKED PRE-OP: (Sep 16, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
• Today I got a call from Independent Health!!!!! (Mar 10, 2003) (View) (80 answers)
• Today is my 1 month surgery date (Gastric Sleeve) (Sep 26, 2008) (View) (3 answers)
• Tommorrow is my first consult with the surgeon, Dr. Richards in Vanderbilt (Aug 10, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Tomorrow: open Rny..today told I have gallstones, how long will surgery take? (Oct 14, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• Took 2 Excedrin tablets today for a headache...surgery is 4 days away (Nov 29, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Transection vs Staple Line? (Mar 14, 2003) (View) (16 answers)
• traveling for 5 hours what to bring? (Feb 20, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• traveling for 5 hours what to bring? (Feb 20, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Tricky Question Here (May 25, 2004) (View) (31 answers)
• Tummy tuck scheduled May 16, 2003- How can I prepare? (May 9, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Tummy Tuck/Hernia Repair (Sep 21, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
• Two months pre-op: what do I do to have my house/life ready? (Aug 19, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• two week carnation instant breakfast (May 12, 2011) (View) (5 answers)
• Two-week pre-op fast may put me at a bmi <35 (Mar 16, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Tylenol isn't helping for my caffeine headaches (Sep 3, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• Type of robe/gown, which is best for hospital stay? (Mar 29, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• Unjury Unflavored protein powder (Sep 28, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Very anxious but nervous Need an angel (Mar 4, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Very Nervous and Anxious! (Apr 8, 2010) (View) (11 answers)
• Very Scared about having my ENDOSCOPY (Sep 2, 2008) (View) (29 answers)
• Very very nervous!! (Jan 5, 2004) (View) (8 answers)
• vitamin and protein regimen prior to surgery (Jan 6, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• VITAMINS (?) (Feb 7, 2006) (View) (11 answers)
• VSG scheduled for 8/31/10 yet no authorization?????? (Aug 27, 2010) (View) (5 answers)
• W/open RNY, do I need a recliner/lift chair? (Jun 4, 2000) (View) (8 answers)
• Want to take body measurements pre-op to compare with after surgery. (Feb 7, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Was anyone else this FREAKED? (Jun 15, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
• Was anyone super nervous just going to their 1st consult? (Jun 19, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• WAS ANYONE TAKING METHOTREXATE BEFORE WLS? (Nov 7, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Was Magnesium Citrate created by the Devil? (Oct 12, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• Was the doctor at fault? (Mar 7, 2005) (View) (7 answers)
• Was wondering... (Oct 7, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Was your Psych eval. done in Southern Ca? If not, please help anyway! (Mar 31, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• We are scheduled to go on vacation July 30th-August 7th, but my dr. may want to do my (Jun 19, 2005) (View) (6 answers)
• We can't look at our own medical records?? (Jun 24, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
• We live over 3 hours away from my surgeon. (Aug 23, 2005) (View) (7 answers)
• Wed. is my appointment with the surgeon what are some of the questions that i need to (Jun 25, 2000) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Weight loss before surgery (Nov 14, 2007) (View) (20 answers)
• Westchester Medical Center Experiences (Aug 5, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• What about bowel prep? (Jan 12, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• What about cpap machines and prescribed meds (May 22, 2005) (View) (11 answers)
• What about sugar and carb cravings? (Jul 24, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• What all is included in pre-op testing for a lap rny? (Aug 7, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• What am I forgetting (Sep 15, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• what and how is the gall bladder ultrasound performed and the t/s bloodwork (Mar 31, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• What are binders and where do I get one? (Nov 21, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• What are Blood Gases?? (Nov 11, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• What are CBC and electrolyte tests (May 15, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• What are nose pillows? My mask is terribly uncomfortable. (Aug 18, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• What are Real Meals? Where do you get them? Are they expensive? (May 28, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• What are some basic things I should be doing for preparation? (Jul 23, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• What are some of the best drinks we can have after WLS? (Apr 12, 2006) (View) (12 answers)
• What are some of the foods I will need to stock up on? (Jul 31, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• What are some of the reasons a doctor might cancel or postpone surgery? (Jun 25, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• What are some questions, if any, should I ask the anesthesiologists? (Aug 7, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• What are some things you can do to physically prepare for WLS? (Nov 20, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
• What are the (Jan 10, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• What are the absolute essentials I should buy (Jun 3, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• What are the actual tests that have to be done before surgery? (Mar 10, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• what are the benefits of flax seed oil? (Mar 11, 2006) (View) (2 answers)
• What are the benefits to a tummy tuck on the same day as WLS? (Aug 19, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• What are the most important ??s I can ask my surgeon on initial consult? (Jun 17, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• What are the odds that Laproscopic surgery wont work? (Jun 5, 2005) (View) (10 answers)
• What are the signs and symptoms of ULCERS??? (Jul 7, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• What are the symptoms of sleep apnea? (Aug 6, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• What are the usual pre-optests, and how long til surgery? (May 3, 1999) (View) (5 answers)
• What are these questions that you need to answer? (Apr 2, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• What are these tests? What do they mean? (Aug 1, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• What are they looking for in psych. test? Any advice on what to say or not say? (Feb 19, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• What are they looking for with the pre-op testing? (Mar 10, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• What are they looking for... (Sep 18, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• What are your expectations 1 year after RNY surgery. (Jun 2, 2009) (View) (6 answers)
• What are your expectations of RNY th first few weeks after surgery? (Jun 2, 2009) (View) (2 answers)
• what behavioral changes were you asked to make pre-op? (Oct 5, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• What blood work is done before surgery? (Jan 4, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• What can cause my sugery to be cancelled? (Dec 29, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• What can I do at 400+ to better prepare for open rny (Jan 7, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• What can I do if I have to move soon after surgery? (Feb 17, 2004) (View) (2 answers)
• What can I do now to prepare for my upcoming surgery? (Aug 14, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• What can I do now... (Mar 30, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• What can I do to get over this pre-op nervousness? (Mar 4, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
• What can I do to get the surgeon and clinic insurance staff on the ball? (Sep 25, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• What can I do to help avoid excess loose skin, in addition to protein? (Jul 6, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• What can I do to help speed along this process? (Jan 11, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• What can I do to prepare for surgery? (Sep 12, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• What can I do to relax before surgery? (Feb 7, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• What can I expect at my first consultation with my surgeon at BTC? (Sep 10, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• What can I expect at my psych eval? (Jun 12, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• What can I expect at my Pulmonologist appointment? (Jan 1, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• What can I Expect for Pre-Operative Tests (Nov 3, 1999) (View) (2 answers)
• What can I expect from my appointment with a pulmonologist? (Feb 26, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• What can I expect in terms of medical test prior to surgery? (Mar 22, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• What can I expect in terms of medical test prior to surgery? (Mar 22, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• What can I expect the first few weeks after surgery (Jul 30, 2010) (View) (12 answers)
• What can I expect the hospital stay to be like? (Oct 11, 1999) (View) (3 answers)
• what can I expect to happen when I stop my birth control (Dec 8, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• What can I gather to help get a approval by Healthcare USA Mo- medicade? (Mar 6, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• What can I start doing? (Sep 16, 2008) (View) (16 answers)
• What can I start stocking up on now for a Surgery date of Sept 5th? Vit, etc..? (Jun 16, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• What can my family purchase me for my B-day for surger and post-op? (Aug 20, 2000) (View) (10 answers)
• What consist of the Psych Evaluation? (Jun 10, 2004) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• What could this be? (Jul 11, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• What did they ask you (Jul 8, 1999) (View) (13 answers)
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• What did you do to prepare for surgery? (Jan 13, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• What did you drink for your pre-op liquid diet? (Oct 6, 2009) (View) (3 answers)
• what do I need to know? (Nov 1, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• What do all the various acronyms (e.g., NG) mean when speaking of tubes inserted pre- (Aug 29, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• What do I ask the surgeon at my last pre-op appt? (Sep 11, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
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• what do I do about needing root canal? (May 25, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
• What do I do now? (Jun 10, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• What do I do?? I have to stop smoking before surgery. (Sep 19, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• What do I expect at the Anesthesia Clinic at Pacific Bariactrics in San Diego. (Feb 8, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
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• WHAT DO I NEED FOR MY HOSPITAL STAY? 3-5 DAYS? (Oct 17, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
• What do I need to be doing? I have 4 1/2 weeks til surgery. (Jul 17, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
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• What do I need to bring with me? (Sep 28, 1999) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• What do I need to buy at the grocery to have on hand when I get home from the hosp? (Mar 6, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
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• What do I need to take to the hospital? (Sep 24, 2006) (View) (10 answers)
• what do I need to take to the hospital??? (Mar 13, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• What do I say to the TN vocational rehab center??? (Aug 6, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• What do I tell my boss? (Jan 7, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• What do I tell my co-workers (Jun 19, 2000) (View) (9 answers)
• what do people think you are losing wt and they don't know why i had surgery? (Jul 13, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
• What do the Psycological and Endcrinology tests consist of? (Dec 22, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• What do these tests mean? (Mar 4, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
• What do they do when they do an Upper GI and is it painful? (Feb 17, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• What do they do with all the wires when you need to use the bathroom? (May 15, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• what do you have to do to be an angel? (May 8, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• what do you need to do to prepare before surgery such as eating and exercise? (Apr 25, 2007) (View) (5 answers)
• what do you reccommend I take to the hospital with me to make it more comfortable (Sep 11, 2005) (View) (6 answers)
• What do you suggest I tell my job if I don't want them to know I am having wls? (Aug 22, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
• What do you think about these pre op preperations? (Feb 25, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• what do you think about these vitamin choices? (Feb 3, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• What do you think? (Apr 12, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• What do you wear home from hosptial to stay comfortable? (Jun 16, 2001) (View) (11 answers)
• what do you wear on the operating table??? (Jun 21, 2002) (View) (19 answers)
• What does a clear liquid diet consist of? (Oct 30, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• WHAT DOES A LIQUID DIET BEFORE SURGERY CONSIST OF? (May 5, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• what does everyone think of calling the hospital...... (Jul 17, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
• What does it consists of? (Sep 15, 1999) (View) (5 answers)
• What does it mean? (Feb 11, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• What does one take as for as personal items to the hosptital? Help!! (May 1, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• What does the Dr. ask your husband..... (Aug 3, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• What does the pre-op liquid diet consist of? (Oct 7, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
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• what Dr.Voellinger at Charlotte Surgical Group charges for Lap RNY gastric bypass? (Jul 28, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• What eased your aches&pains during no aspirin allowed pre-op? (Jun 2, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• what else can i take for this flu. (Mar 27, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• what exact test are ran before surgery? (Nov 6, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• What exactly are they going to do to me when I have the ABG test? (May 3, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• What exactly are they looking for? What things are wise to avoid talking about? (May 11, 2002) (View) (13 answers)
• What exactly do they do to prep you for surgery, just befor surgery? (May 30, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• what exactly does ketosis diet do for a person and do all weight loss surgeons require this? (May 31, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
• What exactly is an EGD and Gastroenterology, and why do I have to be sedated for it? (Apr 30, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• What exactly is consider a liquid diet? (Jun 5, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• what exactly is done when you get a pannilectomy/abdominoplasty surgury (Jul 5, 2008) (View) (4 answers)
• What exactly should I have to at my house when I get home from the (May 15, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
• What group of Doctors do I need to see to help me with my surgery? (Dec 14, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• what happens after you visit the surgeon and surgery is approved (Feb 14, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• What happens if you didn't quit smoking 6 weeks ahead of time? (Jul 15, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• What happens if my iron level is too low, will I still have my scheduled surgery? (Jul 26, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• What happens if you're on your period during surgery? (Mar 3, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• what happens if your stress test comes back with a little abnormalties (Apr 12, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• What happens if your white count is elevated? (Feb 28, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• What happens when you have invalid MMPI-2 results??? (Nov 18, 2009) (View) (2 answers)
• What has been the most successful weight loss technique before your surgery? (Mar 26, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• What have you had to do for a 'diet' before your surgery? (Jun 29, 2005) (View) (5 answers)
• WHAT HOTEL CAN YOU RECOMMEND FOR ME? I AM AT CLOVIS HOSPITAL IN FRESNO CA. (Jan 30, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
• What I can do NOW around the house to make things easier when I recover? (Jan 21, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• What if I am sick before surgery? (Jan 26, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• What if I Can't get rid of my H Pylori Infection? (Mar 13, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• What if I have not been on diets or exercise plans. I gave up years ago. (Mar 13, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• What if I type a letter to my insurance company? (Jun 10, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
• WHAT IF WE HAVE UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS , DO THEY SEND US HOME WITH A BED (Jul 25, 2004) (View) (11 answers)
• What if you have stomach ulcers before surgery? (Sep 27, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• What if your iron is low pre-op? (Jan 22, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• What important questions should I ask? (Dec 26, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• what information I need to take to H.R., to let then know that I will have my W.L.S s (Sep 12, 2004) (View) (8 answers)
• What information should I take with me when I request a referall from my PCP (Sep 12, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• What is (May 17, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• What is "Breathtek?" (May 13, 2007) (View) (4 answers)
• What is a (Apr 13, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• what is a bariatric bed? (Jan 19, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• What is a blood gas test? (Mar 10, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
• What is a blood gas test? Does it hurt? Is there any other pre op test that is painful? (Jul 15, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
• What is a C-PAP machine??? and even if it is not suggested to have a sleep study done (Jan 6, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• What is a Healthy liquid diet right before surgery? (Apr 17, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• What is a hernia? (Mar 17, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• What is a nocturnal oximetry test? (Mar 18, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• What is a protein sparing diet? (Nov 5, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• What is a PUMONARY FUNCTION STUDY?? I have Dr. Fabio, St. Louis (Sep 22, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• What is a Venous Study? (Oct 29, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• What is an NG tube? (Jun 14, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
• What is an O.H.V.S test? (Jul 27, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• What is approximate cost of EGD or ERCP? (Aug 4, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• What is distal or proximal (Mar 8, 2004) (View) (2 answers)
• What is H Pylori? Why Can't you have surgery unless it's cleared up? and what causes (Jan 22, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• What is H-Pylori? (Dec 13, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• What is in entailed in pre-op procedures? (May 24, 1999) (View) (11 answers)
• What is insurance looking for when they tell you have to do a 6 month diet? (Jun 9, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• What is it like when you wake up after the WLS???? (Jun 22, 2005) (View) (15 answers)
• What is Ketosis? (Aug 27, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• What is MMPI-2?? (Jan 17, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
• What is needed for a hospital stay for open rny? (May 22, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
• What is one thing no one told you before surgery that you wish you would have known? (Mar 10, 2009) (View) (20 answers)
• What is Pulmonry Hypertension? (Nov 21, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• What is Room Air ABG's? (Dec 10, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
• What is the (Jul 8, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• What is the 2 week diet we need to go on prior to the surgery to get in the best shap (Feb 14, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• What is the average hospital stay for an open RNY with no complications? (Nov 6, 2001) (View) (16 answers)
• What is the average number of days in hopsital for Open RNY? (Sep 2, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
• What is the best advice you can give to person facing surgery next week? (Sep 23, 2000) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• What is the best advice you can give to person facing surgery next week? (Sep 23, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• What is the best advice you can give to someone about to have RNY? (Mar 18, 2009) (View) (12 answers)
• WHAT IS THE BEST FOOD AND LIQUIDS? (Mar 28, 2006) (View) (7 answers)
• What is the best way to take pills your first few weeks post op? Appreciate any help! (Jul 7, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• What is the best way to take whey supplements before surgery? (Mar 16, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• What is the BMI cutoff for doing Lap vs. Open . . . or is there one? (Jan 21, 2004) (View) (11 answers)
• What is the comparison regarding pain and the incisions...? (Mar 31, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• what is the cost of a sleep study test (Sep 22, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• What is the cost of having a filter inserted? (Jan 21, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• What is the deal with the Gas and BMs smelling so bad, that you will suffer humility? (Feb 26, 2001) (View) (20 answers)
• What is the death rate for (Aug 7, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• WHAT IS THE DIFFEENCE BETWEEN DISTAL AND PROXIMAL? (Apr 25, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• What is the difference in having a RNY done that uses part of the (Aug 2, 2005) (View) (2 answers)
• What is the differences in the 2 type of RNY d something and p something (Apr 22, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• What is the easiest & most comfortable way to shave legs right after surgery? (Jun 16, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
• What is the fastest best SAFE way to lose weight after surgery? (Jan 14, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• What is the first step I take towards having bariatric surgery? (May 21, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
• What is the FLMA (Jul 15, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• What is the latest on the benefit of exercise and losing weight before surgery? (Mar 24, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• What is the NG? (Feb 6, 2005) (View) (3 answers)
• What is the pre-op psych evaluation for? (Jun 13, 1999) (View) (5 answers)
• what is the proper treatment and follow up for H Pylori? (Feb 8, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• What is the purpose of starting the pre-op diet so early? (Jun 9, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
• What is the purpose of the physc. evaluation? (Jul 24, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
• What is the real purpose of the psych. evaluation? (Jun 10, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• What is the reason we have to be on a liquid diet 1 week b4 surgery? (Nov 12, 2009) (View) (9 answers)
• What is the site that lets you view an actually rny surgery??? (Jan 29, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• What is the t/s bloodwork and gallballder sonogram done? (Apr 1, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• what is the term for silastic band gastric bypasshi could you please clarify for me wjj (Nov 13, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• What is the time frame for 1st consult w/bariatric surgery office to actual surgery? (Apr 22, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
• What is the time frame for the pre-op test to be done. (Jun 25, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• What is the wait time for Simonowitz patients to recieve surgery? weeks or months (May 15, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• What is the worst part when you come home from the hospital? (Jul 29, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• What is this 'window of opportunity' that I've been hearing about? (Jan 23, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• what is this skin graph for? (Oct 11, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• what is this????? (Aug 10, 2007) (View) (9 answers)
• what is to be expected at first cosultation? (Jul 7, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• What is too low bp? (Feb 17, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• What is up with this site: http://gastricbypass.netfirms.com/. Why does it scare me? (Jun 9, 2002) (View) (23 answers)
• What kind of bowel prep. is needed for a sidmoidoscopy? (Oct 6, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• What kind of clothing will I be able to wear immediately following surgery? (Apr 3, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• What kind of diet does lap band surgery require before hand? (Oct 29, 2008) (View) (7 answers)
• What kind of diet will shrink a fatty liver? (May 5, 2004) (View) (9 answers)
• What kind of long term complications are there after 5 years? (Sep 9, 2006) (View) (10 answers)
• What kind of pre-op tests are done? (Jul 10, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• What kind of questions do they ask in the physc test? (May 22, 2008) (View) (13 answers)
• WHAT KIND OF QUESTIONS SHOULD I ASK MY SURGEON. (Jun 8, 1999) (View) (7 answers)
• What kind of questions should I ask my surgeon? (Apr 5, 2004) (View) (1 answer)
• What kind of shakes should I drink 2 weeks before surgery? (Apr 10, 2008) (View) (13 answers)
• What kind of testing is done for pre op testing? (Nov 11, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• What Kind Of Tests Will Be Done For The Pre-Admission Testing? (Aug 30, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• What kind of things do I need to get ready just in case? (Nov 6, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• What kind of wait for a surgery date? (Mar 11, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• What kinds of information in the surgeon looking for on the psych eval? (Mar 31, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• what kinds of tests are done on a 1st visit with your surgeon? (May 11, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• What made your hospital stay most comfortable? (Mar 2, 2000) (View) (8 answers)
• What med's will I be expected to stop before surgery? (Nov 25, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• What medications can be taken after surgery for osteoarthritis & fibromyalgia? (Jun 27, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• What meds should I be taking to insure my surgery won't be held back for any reason? (Aug 6, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• What next? (Dec 30, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• What paperwork do I need for the doctor (May 26, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• What pre-op dreams have you had about surgery? (Feb 2, 2002) (View) (14 answers)
• what pre-op health changes should i make? (Aug 13, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
• What Pre-Op Tests Does Dr Baker in Minnesota order? (Mar 5, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• What pre-op tests does MEDICARE require? (Dec 10, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• What pre-op tests etc need to be done for a RNY? (Oct 16, 2009) (View) (5 answers)
• What procedures are used to prepare for RNY surgery? (Feb 26, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• WHAT PROCEDURES CAN I EXPECT RIGHT BEFORE SURGERY AND AFTER) (Jul 1, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• What product did you use for the bowel prep.? (Jun 8, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• What proteins to bring for pre and post op in Mexico? (Oct 29, 2009) (View) (1 answer)
• What protien powders or liquids are best tasting? (Jan 9, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
• What Questions Should I Ask My Surgeo (Jan 5, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• What questions to ask dr before surgery (Oct 28, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• what should i be doing is it ok to be injoying food now be fore the big day (Apr 4, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• WHAT SHOULD I BE BRINGING TO THE HOSPITAL (Aug 11, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• What should I be doing now to prepare my body for surgery and the post-op phase? (Aug 28, 1999) (View) (4 answers)
• What should I be doing, buying, preparing etc. before surgery in 4 weeks? (Feb 26, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• What should I be doing? (Jun 26, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• What should I be on after surgery (May 5, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• What should I bring to hospital? (Jun 22, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• What should I bring to the hospital (Sep 11, 2008) (View) (4 answers)
• What should I bring to the hospital and when do you have to stop eating before WLS? (Nov 3, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• What should i bring to the hospital? (Jun 12, 2006) (View) (12 answers)
• What should I bring to the hosptial? (Jul 18, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
• What should I buy now? Vitamins, supplements...? (Jan 5, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• What should I do before the surgery? (Jun 12, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• What should I do for myself on the day before surgery? (May 22, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• What should I do to get ready for surgery (Mar 25, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• What should I do to prepare for the hospital stay (Jan 2, 2007) (View) (9 answers)
• What should I eat today if my surgery is tomorrow? (Jun 11, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
• What should I expect at the first visit? Has anyone had the new banded procedure? (Dec 2, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• What should I expect at the psychological and dietician evaluation? (Mar 14, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• What should I expect from a Psych eval? (Jun 10, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
• What should I expect when I see the Gastroenterologist the first time? (Oct 14, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• What should I have at home (Jul 4, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• What should I have at home immediately after surgery, what should I take with me? (May 11, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• What should I have at home to take care of myself? (Sep 15, 1999) (View) (6 answers)
• what should i have? (Jun 7, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• What should I pack for the hospital? (Mar 21, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• What should I pack for the hospital? My surgery is June 2. (May 26, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• What should I pack? What did you wish you brought? (Jul 30, 2000) (View) (8 answers)
• what should i take to hosiupal the morning of surgery (Apr 11, 2010) (View) (5 answers)
• What should I take to the hospital ? (Oct 7, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• What should I take to the hospital with me. (May 21, 1999) (View) (11 answers)
• What should I take to the hospital with me? (Aug 3, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• What should i take to the hospitial and what should i have waiting at home?? (Jan 7, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• What should I take with me for my first initial consult with the surgeon? (Oct 5, 1999) (View) (4 answers)
• What should I take with me to the hospital? Can you wear underwear? Nightgowns? (Apr 21, 2008) (View) (14 answers)
• What should I take with me to the hospital????? (Aug 21, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• What should you do if you've been let go as a result of time taken off for WLS (Oct 4, 2005) (View) (7 answers)
• What special things did you have to do before surgery (Jul 28, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• what specific questions should i ask my doctor during our initial consultation? (Jun 26, 1999) (View) (5 answers)
• What specifically is a Duodenal Switch? (Mar 26, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• What supplies should I have on hand after my plastic surgery? (Nov 11, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
• What tests are done at your last visit before surgery.Do not leave anything out. (May 31, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
• What tests are done before surgery? (Sep 8, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• What tests are required for Pre-Op in the UK? (Feb 5, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• What the heck is a G-Tube? Also what is a JP drain? (Oct 22, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• What the heck is an NG tube? (Jan 18, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• What to bring to the hospital (Dec 31, 2008) (View) (5 answers)
• what to bring to the hospital (Aug 1, 2012) (View) (1 answer)
• What to eat after surgery (Jul 2, 2007) (View) (5 answers)
• What to expect during/after Lap Band surgery (Jan 3, 2009) (View) (9 answers)
• What to expect for first visit with WLS (Jul 20, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
• What to expect from BTC pre admission testing? (Dec 17, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• What to expect from here? (Sep 24, 2008) (View) (3 answers)
• what to expect? (Feb 29, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
• What to expect??? (Dec 17, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• What to pack......... (Oct 28, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• what to take to hospital (May 20, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• What to take to hospital, what to eat post-op,etc. (Oct 22, 1999) (View) (11 answers)
• What to tell??? (Oct 7, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
• What to wear home from hospital? (Nov 23, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
• What to wear while in the hospital? (Aug 10, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• What to write on my belly Pre Op? (Jun 9, 2003) (View) (28 answers)
• What type of clothes do I need to use during the 2 weeks after the operation? (May 2, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• What type of complications can happen from surgery if sugar 200+ (Jul 19, 1999) (View) (4 answers)
• What type of pre op tests does Dr Csorba at BTC in MI perform? (Sep 16, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• What type of pre-op testing will I be doing directly before surgery? (May 19, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• What type of preop tests will Dr. Balfour request? (May 2, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• What type of Psych Evaluation is needed for clearance? (Jul 4, 2008) (View) (28 answers)
• What type of questions should I ask my surgeon at my consult? (Feb 4, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• What type of tests do they do pre op? (Jul 19, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• what type of vitamins should I be taking now? Surgery date is May 6 (Apr 13, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• What types of blood test are done prior to surgery? (Jul 27, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
• What types of tests are required? (Aug 27, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
• What Vitamens, Protiens & such do I buy before having surgery? (Oct 5, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• What vitamins do I take to prevent hair loss (Aug 5, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• What was the most important thing you took into the hospital? (Jul 20, 2003) (View) (27 answers)
• What were some main questions that you asked at your initial dr visit ? (Jun 6, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• WHAT WILL CARDIOLOGIST AND PULMONALOGIST DO??? (Mar 16, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• What will I need at home after surgery? (Nov 8, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• What will I need at the Hospital? What will I need after I get home? (Oct 27, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• What will I need away from home for the first one week postop? (Jan 19, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• What Will I need during the hospital stay? (Mar 29, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• What will I need once I get home? (Dec 26, 2004) (View) (7 answers)
• What will I need to take to the hospital (Dec 30, 2001) (View) (17 answers)
• What will I need to take with me to make my hospital stay better. (Sep 9, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• What will the weight loss be like after surgery? (Oct 23, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
• What would you have done in this situation? (Jun 3, 2005) (View) (11 answers)
• What's an endoscopy? What is the most uncomfortable pretest? (Jun 21, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• What's Hill-Burton Free Health Care About? (Feb 12, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• What's next after my family doctor appt? (Jul 30, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• What's the best Vitamins to use post op (May 10, 2009) (View) (12 answers)
• What's the difference between a sleep study and a pulmonary eval? (Sep 13, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
• What's the difference between Distal and Proximal and which does BTC in MI do? (May 25, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• What's the most important question you wished you asked your surgeon, before WLS? (Apr 9, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• What's the normal stay in the hospital for open rny (Dec 2, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Whats an average weight for a second grader? How did WLS effect your younger kids? (Aug 23, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• Whats taking my PCP so long?? (Jul 24, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• When a surgeon does laproscopic proximal gastric bypass, (Jan 15, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• When can you shower? (Jun 13, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• When did it get easier? (Jul 31, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
• When do most doctors schedule the actual date? (Oct 13, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• When do you get the bowel prep, breathing exerciser and medication? (Sep 27, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• When getting EKG done (pre-op) are x-rays required too? (Mar 18, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• When I went to see my Psych. he said I didn't need to take the MMP. (Dec 2, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• When is your official weigh in? (Dec 22, 2005) (View) (9 answers)
• when should I start (Jul 6, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• When should I start to get my referrals for the surgeon appointment? (Feb 24, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• when should you start (Jun 9, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• When will I stop buying and eating everything in sight? (Jan 5, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• When would be the best time for me to have my husband take off work? (Jul 7, 2000) (View) (8 answers)
• When you go into the hospital does the doctor give you an.......... (Jan 15, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
• when you go to dr 1st time do yo haft to rember the dates ofall the diets you have (Feb 6, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• When you have a stress test, are you able to get the results at that appointment (Mar 25, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Where and how do you get this book or any book on Bariatric surgery especially DS (Dec 2, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Where are most incisions located? (Aug 10, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Where can I find 2 ounce measuring cup? (Apr 13, 2003) (View) (14 answers)
• where can I find a good food scale?? (Nov 25, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• Where can I find a local support group?? (Jun 28, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Where can I find truly LARGE binders online? (Jun 11, 1999) (View) (2 answers)
• Where can I get a c-pap machine FAST? (Mar 13, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
• Where Can i get a list of a pre op diet that might help before surg incl. vitimans? (Jul 17, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Where can I get Peggy Huddleston book? (Oct 1, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Where can I purchase liquid or spray vitamins? (Mar 27, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Where can I purchase Optifast for a reasonable price? (Jun 13, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
• Where can I purchase Surgi-cream? (Sep 18, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Where can I rent a reclining chair? (Aug 31, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
• Where can you buy ounce size measuring cups? (Sep 4, 2003) (View) (13 answers)
• Where can you get an incentive spirometer... I have surgery in two weeks... (Oct 29, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Where do I find a large hospital gown ? (Jul 3, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
• Where do I find a nutritionist ? (Oct 28, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Where do I get a wedge pillow? (Nov 19, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• Where do I purchase items such as an incentive spirometer and a binder belt? (Aug 27, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• Where do I start? What sort of info do I need to gather for insurance? (Mar 4, 2005) (View) (2 answers)
• WHERE DO I START???? (Jan 3, 2006) (View) (6 answers)
• where is the emmi program located ?? (Jul 24, 2007) (View) (4 answers)
• Where is this weight loss chart that everyone on here is referring to? (Nov 21, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Where will the I.V. be and how soon will I get my period? (Nov 22, 2000) (View) (8 answers)
• Whey protein (Apr 13, 2008) (View) (13 answers)
• Which diet pill worked best for you pre-op? Scheduled for surgery on 6/20/02 . (Feb 12, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
• Which is Better Gastric Sleeve or RNY? I am diabetic with at least 130 to lose (May 1, 2009) (View) (5 answers)
• Which one is better...biotin supplements or biotin shampoo? (Mar 21, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Which order should I have WLS and knee surgery? (Mar 6, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
• Which protein shake/powder tastes most like Chocolate milk? (May 9, 2003) (View) (15 answers)
• Who here sees Dr Rosenthal & Dr Szomstein in Weston, FL's Cleveland Clinic? (Aug 2, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Who in GEORGIA does psych evaluations? (Feb 15, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Who knows of a WLS friendly doctor (psy.eval)in Sacramento, CA, that takes Medicare? (Feb 28, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Who requires the Psych evaluation Dr or Insurance? (Aug 17, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
• Who says my weight loss goal is un realistic or realistic? (Jun 10, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Why am I overweight? (Jun 2, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Why am I the most unlucky one when it comes to spouse support for this surgery? (May 30, 2001) (View) (16 answers)
• Why aren't these two tests done before other types of surgery? (Oct 27, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Why can't I smoke? (Oct 28, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Why can't individuals preparing for surgery not eat corn? (Jul 19, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Why can't the Dr. look at your toenails instead? (Apr 10, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Why can't you drink and eat at the same time? (Mar 10, 2008) (View) (11 answers)
• Why did my doc order all those different test before getting my date? (Nov 26, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Why didn't someone tell me sooner or at all? (Mar 9, 2003) (View) (17 answers)
• Why do I feel like this WLS won't work? (Jun 27, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Why do I have to have so many test (May 20, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Why do I have to quit drinking caffine before and not have it after WLS? (Jul 15, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Why do I have to wait so long to see a surgeon. (Jun 11, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• Why do I need a psych evaluation before I can even see the surgeon? (Dec 14, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Why do MD's ask wls patients to lose weight before surgery. (May 30, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Why do some doctors require this? (Aug 18, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Why do some LAP RNY patients feel that that surgery is better than Open Rny? (Mar 18, 2003) (View) (13 answers)
• Why do they do this test? (Aug 12, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• why do we have to gather all info? (Mar 22, 2005) (View) (8 answers)
• Why do we have to go off meds (anti-depressants) before surgery? (Feb 7, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• Why do we need a fan at the hospital? (May 3, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
• Why do you have to go to so many other doctors before you are actually approved ? (Apr 26, 2007) (View) (7 answers)
• Why do you have to stop taking the pill one month prior to surgery? (Jun 13, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Why does it takes so long to get a appoint date........ (Feb 13, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Why has my surgeon not ordered that I get these tests done? (Aug 14, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
• Why have to lose certain amount prior to surgery (Mar 25, 2009) (View) (9 answers)
• Why is it requirement to lose an X amount of lbs before surgery (Sep 6, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• why is it that pure protein lemon chiffon taste like this (Feb 3, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• why is the doctors cancelling some wls (Apr 30, 2004) (View) (2 answers)
• Why is this proceedure needed? (Sep 9, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Why is this taking so long!!!! (May 15, 2003) (View) (13 answers)
• Why people with wls have hernia? Is the normal? (Apr 12, 2006) (View) (8 answers)
• Why we need psych evals... (Jul 28, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• Why would my dr. have me do a upper gi as part of the pre-op tests when (Jul 14, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• Why would my dr. have me do a upper gi as part of the pre-op tests when (Jul 14, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• Why would the dr schedule an EGD after my upper GI (Nov 12, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• why would you have to lose weight before the surgery? (Feb 25, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
• Why? do so surgeons ask & some don't ? (Nov 22, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
• Wil I have to remove body jewelery? (Apr 23, 2000) (View) (15 answers)
• Will (Jul 23, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Will this ease my recovery? (Feb 27, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Will a drainage tube be used? Does it hurt? (Jan 30, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• Will a drug to postpone your period interfer with any drugs used during surgery? (Apr 2, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Will a fractured ankle postpone sugery? (May 14, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Will a Hernia Prevent Lap Surgery? (Aug 10, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Will abdominal exercise pre-op lessen the poss. of a hernia? (May 15, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Will abnormal results postphone surgery (Jul 19, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• WILL AFTER SURGERY THE PAIN GO AWAY (Aug 22, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Will allergies delay surgery? (May 2, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Will an elevated white blood cell count postpone surgery in 6 days? (Jan 12, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Will anyone else be having surgery in Belvedier IL around Jan 7 2002 (Nov 11, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Will cheating on the liquid diet prior to RNY really make a difference? (Apr 14, 2008) (View) (18 answers)
• Will depression medication affect psychiatric evaluation (Jul 25, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
• Will dieting before surgery shrink the liver, making laparo more successful? (Oct 25, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
• Will Dr. Wongsa (Housotn, TX) make you reschedule surgery, if you have gained weight? (Feb 24, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Will drinking Unjury protein shakes before surgery help me lose weight? (Jul 31, 2008) (View) (7 answers)
• Will everyone please add extra prayers for me (Jan 3, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• will having bipolar effect my psych evaluation??? (Apr 26, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
• Will having my period during surgury be a big problem? (May 15, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Will having WLS surgery change my disability status after weight loss? (Mar 31, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
• Will I be able to claim FMLA with my job while I'm out for two weeks? (Dec 5, 2001) (View) (12 answers)
• Will I be able to drive my kids to school? (Nov 5, 2009) (View) (7 answers)
• Will I be able to have Lap/gastric bypass surgery if I had hysterectomy surgery? (Apr 10, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Will I be able to meet an 8 month goal of 50lbs w Lap band? (Dec 29, 2009) (View) (4 answers)
• Will I be able to party 10 days before my surgery? (Feb 13, 2003) (View) (17 answers)
• Will I be allowed to wear my own gown/night clothes while in the hospital? (Aug 9, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• Will I be shaved for surgery? And a (Jun 13, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Will I feel like having visitors while recouping in the hospital? (Jan 27, 2001) (View) (11 answers)
• Will I fit in the seat on an airplane??? (Apr 7, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
• Will I hace a catheter if I am having Lap RNY? I hate those things! (Dec 4, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
• Will I have to cut off my ring? (Jul 7, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
• Will I have to cut off my ring? (Jul 6, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• Will I have to remove all jewelry before surgery? (Jan 19, 2003) (View) (14 answers)
• Will I have to remove my piercing??? (Jul 22, 2001) (View) (19 answers)
• Will I have to take all my piercings out? (May 5, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Will I need abdominal support after surgery? (Jun 11, 1999) (View) (8 answers)
• Will I need someone to help me at home after Lap RNY? (Aug 19, 2003) (View) (15 answers)
• Will I really be able to return to work in two weeks? (Dec 5, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Will I really need someone to be around after surgery? (Oct 10, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
• will insurance still pay (Aug 30, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• Will it be hard to get out of bed or chairs the first few weeks of surgery? (Dec 27, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• Will it be hard to get used to sugar-free food and eating food pureed/blended??? (Aug 14, 2005) (View) (12 answers)
• Will it be long enough? (Nov 21, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• will it matter if i am having my period for surgery? (May 19, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Will loosing weight prior to surgery, slow your post-op weight loss? (May 30, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• Will Mom be able to get an IV? What would they do w/o it? (Jan 31, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• Will my Acid Reflux go away? (Nov 26, 2001) (View) (18 answers)
• Will my C Section scar interfere with the WLS scar? (May 30, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Will my IUD need to be removed before I have my RNY Gastric Bypass surgery this June? (Mar 25, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Will my surgeon cancel my surgery if I lose too much weight pre-op? (Feb 29, 2004) (View) (7 answers)
• Will my surgeon still do the surgery? (Jan 24, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• will my surgery be postponed because of insufficient use of a recommended bi-pap ? (May 18, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Will post-op pts. of Dr. P. Alston in Memphis share any post-op experiences? (Dec 1, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Will pre-op Low Carb dieting be ok? (Nov 3, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• WILL RUBBER PATCH CAUSE A PROBEM FOR SURGERY (Sep 9, 2004) (View) (2 answers)
• Will smoking interfere with lung capacity during surgery? (Jul 11, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Will some surgeons not do the surgery if you are a smoker? (Jul 10, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
• Will surgery be cancelled if a patient is having allergy symptoms pre-op? (Apr 23, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Will surgery be postponed because of hernia? (Oct 7, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Will the depo-provera birth control shot effect my RNY surgery? (Jun 4, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• will the doc. prescribe something for my nerves the morning of surgery?? (Feb 16, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• Will the numbers of a pulmonology test prevent surgery as scheduled. (Jan 6, 2005) (View) (2 answers)
• Will the person obtaining the ABG numb the area before the test is done? (Apr 11, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
• Will they cancel surgery if i have a cold? (Oct 28, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
• Will they ever go away? (Jul 2, 2001) (View) (13 answers)
• Will they postpone my surgery if I am loosing my voice? (Jan 26, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Will you still get a period after surgery using depo?? (Mar 19, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• With BTC in Lanhorne Pa, how long does it take to schedule a date? (Nov 7, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• With having no thyroid, will that affect the rate I lose? (May 30, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• WITH THE DEPO SHOT YOU STILL HAVE THE PERIOD ON SURGERY? (Oct 27, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
• wls friendly pcp in atlanta area needed desparately!!!! (Feb 18, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• WLS Friendly PCP in SF Bay/East County Area? (Nov 16, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• WLS Supportive PCP needed in Rochester NY (Jan 21, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• wondering about people in the mi.area who had the micropouch surgery done (Oct 15, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Wondering if anyone has or had any pain in their ribs due to weight /or gain pre-op? (Aug 18, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Wondering why some doctors recommend the apnea test and some do not? (Apr 13, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• Worried about intubation (Nov 5, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• Worried! Does emotional childhood trauma disquality you for WLS? (Aug 17, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
• Would any of you be kind/sweet enough to walk me through each of these? (Aug 26, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• would anyone recommend getting a full-body massage before wls? (Aug 17, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
• Would filtered water [rainsoft] be better to drink than water from the tap? (Jun 2, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Would it be o k to have teeth filled pre-op? (Apr 21, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
• Would like to know of any special prep. you did before surgery? (Apr 16, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
• Would someone please share the pre-op preparations that are involved in an LAP (May 5, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
• Would the open rny's please tell me what kind of clothes they were able/wanting to (Apr 10, 2000) (View) (13 answers)
• Would you reccomend getting the evaluation before you meet with the surgeon? (Dec 27, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Yes or no to taking out GB? (Aug 26, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• Yesterday I met with my surgeon for the first time... (Sep 5, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• Yikes!! My surgery is in 3 weeks. What can I do to start preparing now? (Jan 3, 2000) (View) (8 answers)
• Yikes--how will I manage to not drink until 2pm?? (Sep 16, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Zicam? Has anyone taken this for a minor cold pre-op? (Jul 28, 2004) (View) (1 answer)

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