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Surgery tomorrow! - Wish me luck and say a prayer.  I will be so glad to have the RNY and be rid of this crapband!!!!

How do I create signature line on here? - Or BMI/Weight loss ticker?

the feeling after sugery - Just curious and wanted to ask those already on the losing side - how did you feel after surgery.  Was the liquid diet easier?  I am having a horrible time with it and I am hopi...

Help - feel like a failure (pre-op diet) - My surgery is March 15.  I have been on my liquid pre-op since last Friday.  I am having a horrible time.  I have cheated everyday by eating crackers or a bite of egg.  I have l...

2 week liquid diet - what's the purpose? - Is the reason for two full weeks of liquids to lose weight fast before surgery?  Why do some doctors not require the pre-op diet at all?  One of the girls in my support group on...

Liquid Diet - preop - So this is no fun....how did you get through it?  I still have 14 more days of this...ugg...I am soooo hungry.

Three questions! - MY revision from Lapband to RNY is scheduled for March 15. I have a few questions: 1.  I know hair loss is a common issue - does that mean my h...

Three questions! - MY revision from Lapband to RNY is scheduled for March 15. I have a few questions: 1.  I know hair loss is a common issue - does that mean my hair wont grow either?  Does ge...

You success factor after WLS - Since I am having surgery in less than 3 weeks I thought it would be good to ask: "What was your key success factor other than the surgery?" Do you feel the biggest help to ...

I've got a date! - After all the delays over the last 3 months, I finally have a date for my revision 3/15/2013.  That is three weeks from today and I am super excited.  I dread starting the liqui...

Frustrated - So I am still waiting to get cardiac clearance before my surgeon will schedule my revision from Lapband to RNY.      The cardiologist wont sent the results of my stress test to ...

UNJURY products - I recently ordered some samples of shakes from Unjury.   Chocolate is amazing by the way! I saw on their website they have a multivitamin just for bariatric pts.  With this ...

Liquid Pre-op - I am just wondering how in the world to people survive the 2 week pre-op liquid diet.  This scares me more than the surgery.  LIQUIDS FOR TWO WEEKS....how will I ever be able to...

Cardiac Cleanance -whats involved - I have insurance approval for my band-rny revision.  However, I dont get a surgery date until I complete my cardiac clearance on Jan 29 (my surgeon is requiring me see cardio si...

band to RNY revision approval - Today I got work my insurance did approve the revision.  It seems like someone told me revision people tend to have a harder time losing weight.  Is this true?  I would love to ...

Insurance Approved Band to RNY revision!!!! - My doc submitted for approval last Thursday.  Got word today it was approved.  Due to myreflux and sleep apnea issues, I have to go to a cardiologist on the 29th for clearance, ...

Protein Powder Samples - Where can I order the 1 scoop samples of protein powder?  I would to try a few of them to see which I like best.  Also, isn't there a store that will let me try it in store?  Se...

Another Question - What exactly did you have to prove in order for revision to be approved by ins?

post op juices - What kind of SF juices do you like post-op?  I have been looking everywhere for SF apple juice but all I can find is the "no sugar added" kind.

Worried - is it enough for approval? - I am still waiting on insurance approval for my revision surgery.  I have a BMI of 38 and suffer from severe acid reflux and was diagnosed with sleep apnea in 2003.  My doctor s...

Waiting for approval.....Two questions... - Well, my surgeon will submit to insurance this week for approval.  I have two questions:   1.  What is the difference between calcium citrate and calcium carbonate?  Why...

Starting my vitamin regimine - Eventhough my MD wont submit to my insurance till next week, I am trying to start my vitamins now so I get in the habit of taking them.  I take a multi-vitamin B12 subli...

DS surgeon in Los Angeles area? - The more I read, the more I am interested in the DS for my revision from Lap-Band instead of RNY.  Dr. Ara Keshishian's name keeps popping up but I dont think he accepts Aetna H...

DS? - I am in the process of getting approval for Lapband to RNY revision but several people have suggested I look into the DS.  I have contacted my surgeons office to see if he even ...

Pity Party - I complete my psych assessment next Friday - surgeon will then submit to insurance for my revision from Lap-Band to RNY.  Its 2am here and I cant sleep.  What if insurance does ...