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Trying hard to beat the two week freak - Oh my gosh. SO much is changing in my life besides the life changing surgery I am about to have in less than two weeks. I know it is normal to freak out a bit but it just hit me in...

Need some encouragment. - So I have been so excited for my surgery which is on April 26th but have had about two weeks of eating horribly. It's almost like I am trying to sabotage myself. Grr...what is my p...

April 26th - I was moved up to April 26th instead of May 17th! So excited but really nervous for the pain and recovery. I will be out of work for 4 weeks. I hope that is enough recovery time. I...

Hi guys!! - I'm scheduled for a duodenal switch on May 17th and could use some friends who are going through or have gone through weight loss surgery.

Hi guys!! - Hi fellow fibros! My name is Merry and I have had chronic pain my whole life and was diagnosed by my rhemutologist about 5 years ago. I will be getting the Duodenal Switch in May a...

Really? A SCAM ON OH? - I was recenlty sent a message that is clearly a scam by someone who's father was "poisoned because of his great wealth". Sheesh. Beware all.

APPROVED!! - WOOOHOOODERS!! May 17th, baby. This thing is on.

APPROVED!! - I can't believe it!! My surgery is set for May 17th unless someone cancels and then I can get moved up!!! HOORAY!!

Waaaaaaiiiiitttting. - Waiting to hear back to see if I'm approved. Right now the tentative date for surgery is not until May. Dang it. Dang it all. I was hoping for March or April but will be thankful f...

Are afraid of the Arterial Blood Gas? - The other day I was at Abington Baratric and the receptionist was on the phone with someone who was clearly trying to find out if there was ANYTHING that could be done besides the ...

Did anye have Dr. G at abington? - I will be having the D.S. procedure with Dr. G at abington and I was just wondering if anyone had any problems. Also, after you got insurance approval how long did it take to be ab...

SHEESH...what is my problem. - I had my endoscopy on monday. I had a another horrible vagal response to the I.V. Threw up and passed out. When it hits me it feels like I am dying. I am wondering if I need some x...

stuff on my mind - Hi guys! Just had my sleep study done. So glad that that is over with. The most annoying test yet. Just need my ABG and my EDS and pulmonary check and I should be all done with ...

Met with the surgeon today. - And the surgery I will be getting is the DS. I am excited but am so overwhelmed with trying to schedule all of my tests and appointments. Got some out of the way. Not looking forwa...

So many appointments this week - Got my blood taken today. 12 vials. This seemed excessive to me. I threw up and passed out. Awesome. Anyway, thursday I have my psych and nutrition meetings and friday I meet with ...

What is ghost white, passes out and barfs? - Me! Apparently when I get 12 vials of blood taken this is what happens. Jeez. I have alwaysbeen prone to freaking out a bit when I get the blood taken but this is extreme. Anywa...

Anyone have Aetna HMO? - I was told Aentna always makes you do three months of nutrition counseling before surgery. My specifc plan pays up to 100% of bariatric surgery but I am wondering if they can still...

Hi I am new! - Hello, I posted on the main forum and got some views but no responses so I thought I would go local to try to get some advice. I have my first appointment with Abington on Nov 4th ...

Just starting and overwhelmed. - Hi everyone. I am completely new to the forum and at the beginning stages of weight loss surgery. I have been looking into surgery for years but each time was told that my insuranc...