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HELP...QUESTION about pre-surgery liquid diet - I have a bit of a quandry.   I am starting in a new office who know that I am having surgery but not what kind.  They are planning a retirement party around the date tha...

Remember me? RNY v. DS Surgery date 2/26 - Hi All, Just wanted to update you all.  I had questions regarding whether I should do RNY or DS due to diabetes, sleep apnea and high cholesterol. I had a second opinion...

Philadelphia area peeps...where did you have your - Hi everyone, I am schedule for RNY at Temple with Dr. Meilahn on 2/26.  Wondering if anyone else has used him and your thoughts?   I also had a 2nd opinion yesterday...

Where can I get samples of protein drinks for chea - Hi all, I will be having my surgery on 2/26.  I am starting to get everything I need. So far have gotten vitamins and calcium.  I would like to check out some of the protein...

Different types of RNY? - I just read a post by someone who said they had a Minimal RNY and I've seen posts regarding proximal and distal RNYs.  Can anyone explain the difference and why you would do one...

Lightweights....DS v. RNY? - Just curious how many of you have had DS v. RNY? I understand that a lot of insurance won't cover unless your BMI is over 50 and it is more malabsorptive than RNY but much b...

Have a surgery date...2/26 and some questions - Hi Everyone, I thought I'd check this board out...not sure where I should be...lol   I'm 5'2" and 211 with a BMI of 40.5.  I was just approved for my surgery and my ...

I'm approved and ready to go - Hi all, Thanks to everyone for all your advice and help.  I just got the call that I am approved for WLS and my date is scheduled for 2/26 at Temple Hospital in Philadelphia...

DS v. RNY and PA doctors? - Hi All, I am currently in the process of getting RNy with Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia. My chart is heading for insurance review with a tenative surgery date o...

DS v. RNY -- PA doctors - Hi All, I am currently in the process of getting RNy with Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia.  My chart is heading for insurance review with a tenative surgery date ...

Introduction and questions ~RNY v. DS v. Sleeve - Hi all~ I am seeing Dr. Meilahn out of Temple Hospital in Philly. I have all of my medical release finished and my psych and nutrition class on Tuesday.  I have a tentat...

Gastric Bypass and IBS v. Crohn's Disease - Hi Everyone,   I have a friend whom I recently discovered is taking the same route as me, although we are going to different hospitals.  I was very excited because she w...

Anyone at the TEMPLE (PHILLY) info session with D - Hi.  Just went to the infomational sesson at Temple yesterday and have my consulation scheduled for 10/26.  My husband is now on board bc I'm doing this for ME ;-) I can't wait....

Not sure about this now.... (New to boards) - Spent the weekend with my sister who had lapband done 2 years ago with no weight-loss.  She admits she is not good for following the program or taking time for herself.  One thing ...

Diabetic- what did you choose? RNY or sleeve? - Hi all, Still new and looking forwrad to the information seminar on 8/17. I'd like to be armed with a lot of understanding of the process from all of you and have questions f...

WLS - how many laproscopic? - I have another question... I have been told that you can have WLS either a full surgery where you are completely cut open or laproscopic? I'm wondering why the difference and...

It's the NEWBIE again - Can someone please explain the different surgeries available? My sister and someone else I know both had lap bands.  My sister was not successful with hers and both say if the...

I did it..FIRST STEP---Anyone use Temple Hospital? - I posted a week or so ago and wanted to update. I've been thinking about this for two years and have been spending HOURS on this board since I first joined last week. Well,...

New to this...Philadelphia area - So I've only had the Bariatric word on my lips for a short time.  I didn't even realize it might be an option for me. I have PCOS and just turned 50 years old.  My AIC just came...