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All of us who are pre-op who might be struggling w - I copied this from The Wolrd According to Eggface's website and her story.  It brought tears to my eyes, it absoluely describes me, I'm sure I'm not alone and wanted to share with ...

do live peer support groups exist - This is my second bariatric program I am involved with and while both had/have support groups with topics and speakers, neither had/have peer support like we have here only live an...

Bed VS. Recliner After Surgery - So, I have a platform bed than is very low to the ground, my fat butt has trouble getting in and out bed now...I'm just wondering if I am even going to be able to get in the thing ...

The Whole Bed VS. Recliner Thing - So, I have a platform bed than is very low to the ground, my fat butt has trouble getting in and out bed now...I'm just wondering if I am even going to be able to get in the thing ...

UBELIEVABLE It's real, it's happening - Paperwork sent in on Tuesday for approval for lap band removal and RNY revision.  Today, Less than 3 days later I got my approval! Surgery date is February 25th! 

Silly question but I'm curious - Can you wear your own PJ's in the hospital or do you have to have a gown on? It's been 10 years since I've had to stay in hospital.  I got some cute jammies I've been saving but if...

H-Pylori Treatment Public Service for Pre-Op - Anyone who is tested and finds out they have the bacteria and needs to do the treatment prior to surgery.  You may want to ask your doctor NOT to prescribe the Prevpac (even the Ge...

Wish Me Luck! - My paperwork goes in for approval today.  Fingers crossed and all that jazz!

H Pylori - Who had it and successfully treated in - I'm so bummed.  I didn't even know about this issue until I had my consult with my surgeon on Tuesday.  I did my labs that afternoon and found out today of course I have it!  I ...

Revision from Lapband to RYN in one surgery? - I posted this on the revision board but didn't get any responses.  I did see some old threads about it on the revision board but was hoping for some newer info.  Thanks!

lapband to RNY in one Surgery? - Anyone? I know there are other posts buried on this board about  this topic but they date back to September and October and no one is posting on them now

Frustration on "research" - I need help. I am just so very frustrated with the lack of information available.  The first thing you are told by anyone is "do your research" which is very vague.  The "resear...

Revision or not - I'm new here, so, here's a brief background of my story. I had the band in 2004. I lost 100 lbs.  I kept most of it off for 3 years until I started having terrible reflux and wa...

Surgeons - Hello, I am in the process of working toward a revision from Lapband.  I am struggling to find any information on the surgeons group I have chosen to work with.  I need to c...