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How many ring and shoe sizes did you go down? - I have a large frame, so I've always had large feet and hands, regardless of weight, but at the moment, both feet and ring size are 12.  Even when I was only "overweight", I was...

Yay for Celebrate! - Can I just say, I am loving my Celebrate Bariatric stuff.  My sample pack arrived yesterday.  The Pineapple Strawberry multivitamin was nice.  Having a shake sample now, which i...

Surgery prep- freezer meals for family - The other post about temptation has made me even more determined to be prepared for post-surgery diet. I have 3 small children and am a stay at home mom.  I typically cook d...

Excuse me. Um... drain? - I keep hearing mentions of "drains."  Now I think I have another reason to stress out prior to surgery.     Can someone explain exactly what this drain entails?   Does e...

Palm sugar - How do you guys tolerate this post-op?  It has a GI of 35.

Psychological testing not covered - Gaahhh!  So annoyed because I have spent 2 weeks trying to find an in-network provider for my psych eval because my mental health benefits are covered at 100% with no co-pay.  B...

Powdered protein shakes vs. Greek yogurt - I'm a bit leery of powdered protein shakes with artificial sweeteners and whatnot.  Is there any reason why I wouldn't want to just make my own with greek yogurt, cottage cheese...

ASG - I'm headed for RNY because of my various esophagus and reflux issues but have started to get concerned about the complications caused by malabsorption.  I did a little googling ...

Which supplements? Overwhelmed! - I'm a pre-op, and have just been looking through my sample packs of Bariatric Advantage that I received from Nut.  Looking at their website, and Celebrate Bariatric as well, the...

What determines rate & amount of loss? - Like a good "little" pre-op, I've been reading and learning as much as I can.  I've noticed there is a bit of difference with regard to (relative) amounts of weight lost.  I'm j...

Recommend psych for eval in Northern Va? - Can anyone recommend a psychologist for my pre-surgical evaluation?  I'm using Surgical Associates at VHC, and they don't have anyone on staff.  I'm trying to find someone cover...

Vague or tell people? - I happen to have a lot of esophagus and reflux issues, so the surgeon told me RNY would be a good surgery regardless of my weight (instead of Nissen Fundiplication, for example)...

Psych eval time & cost? - I've been instructed to get the psych eval, and my surgeon doesn't have anyone on staff.  They gave me a few names, but they charge $300+.  I started doing a bit of searching th...

Out of Pocket Program Fees - Is it normal to have out-of-pocket expenses when you are going through insurance?  Or should there just be a co-pay? One group in my area has some crazy fees, like, $900, for th...

Special circumstances for choosing your surgeon? -  I'm in the DC Metro area.  There is a surgeon who is fairly new to the area and has opened his own practice.  So far, I have a great vibe from him and his office staff. I've email...

You are such an inspiration and you look A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! I notice your...

Anyone used Surgical Associates at VHC? - I have a consultation scheduled with Surgical Associates at Virginia Hospital Center.  Can anyone tell me what to expect?  I *may* need to wear some heavier clothing or clunky shoe...

Which practice is least "salesy"? -  I went to seminar for BluePoint and had an office consultation.  Idk... it just seemed a little showy.  AND they had a lot of out-of-pocket costs.  Can anyone refer me to a doctor...

Which comes first? - Medically supervised diet with PCP or consult with bariatric surgeon?  Just trying to determine if it matters where my highest weight is recorded.    

Need to qualify! - Can anyone advise on the order of the steps I should take to get approval for RNY? I have a current BMI of 37 with no comorbidiies.  I am not a candidate for lap band because of...

NoVa- Other options besides Bluepoint? -  I'm having trouble locating info on any surgeons that aren't Bluepoint Group or from a non-US medical school.  Can anyone recommend their surgeon?

WLS or no? Not sure what to do. -  I have a BMI of 37 and no significant co-morbidities except GERD, which is actually Barrett's Esophagus.  I had an initial consultation a few weeks ago and spoke with a general su...

Tips for initial consult? -  Hi!  I went the required seminar last night and have the initial consult on Monday.  My BMI is 36 - 37 depending on which way the wind blows.  I don't have any obvious comorbiditi...