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length of surgery - I was just wondering how long the actual surgery lasts...and how long you stay in the hospital.  

GERD?? - I have a HIatal hernia.  Going to the surgeon for that is what started this journey for me.  He suggested that  since I needed the Hiatal surgery if I was ever considering the Weig...

Leak Test - What is a Leak test??? How is it done?? Painful?? does everyone get it done?

Getting through pre op tests - Geez!!!  I find out I have Sleep apnea....I am low in Vitamin D....just got back from the cardiologist and he tells me that my EKG is slightly differant from the last one I had...s...

Sleep apnea....now what?? - Well  I just found out I do have sleep apnea...how does that affect getting the surgery....will I still be able to have it????

Two Questions....... - First does everyone loose their hair??' And  how much protein should there be in the potein shakes?        

how much weight loss before surgery - I just went to my first Nurtritionist appointment.  I have two more to go to before they can schedule surgery ( providing i pass all my other tests)  I just wondered how much  you ...

Ice cream - I realize this is going to be a lifesyle change....but is there any chance of ever eating Ice Cream again??

Medifast shakes - Does anyone know if the medifast shakes are something you can have either for the pre diet surgery or the post diet surgery??   Thanks

OK,,,,,starting the process for Vertical Sleeve su - Colorectal surgery ...which one should come first?? Anyone have an idea??

Hair Loss??? - I am just starting this journey....i have to wait three months for a surgery date. JUst wondered about the hair loss??  did a lot of you experiance it??

First appointment with my surgeon! - Well... I got to talk to my surgeon today. There is a lot to do!!  I have to go to a pulminary specialist..a hemotologist...a cardiologist.....get some labs done....see the nutriti...

Can I have VSG if I have had a Tummy Tuck? - I lost about 100 pounds on Medifast several years ago....and I had a tummy tuck after that.  Unfortunaltely I have sinces gained it all back and I am looking at haveing the VSG . I...

Protein Shakes - I am just getting started on this journey. I have my first appoinment with the surgeon July 8th.  I do love reading all the posts on this forum.  It is full of valuabe information....

Got the psycological evaluation.......(SP??) - Had the nurse call me with a bunch a questions.  Now  I have my first appointment on July 8th with my surgeon.  I  Have Aetna so  I have a 90 day wait and I have to go to the Nutri...

Am I too old?? - I have go to the seminar and I have an appointment scheduled with the surgeon July 8th.....I am 65  just wondering if I am too old to do this??