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This is a group for people that have had weight loss surgry (WLS) or are considering on having WLS. Discuss your concerns, problems or ask questions about what happens to your body after having WLS

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Finally, I have a surgery date!!!

I wonder why time passes so slowly when you are anxiously waiting to hear from the insurance about surgery approval. I finally got approval and now a date for my gastic bypass, October 7, 2008. I k... read more | posted by sunshine0610
3 replies - last reply: "Good luck! " ~ Okay1150
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Husband

I am not having the surgery, although I sure could lose some pounds. My husband is going through the process at this time, with surgery in the future. Even though I have attended one group meeting ... read more | posted by Okay1150
3 replies - last reply: "I have a friend and niece who both... more" ~ cookiebakr
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WLS

Hi! new to Eons. I had gastric bypass 09/08/2004. I had no problem with the surgery. I was back on my feet and having lunch with my sister in a weeks time. LOL, yes food is still one of my obsessio... read more | posted by buttercup23
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How is everyone doing this summer?

I had my first sleep study done on Friday night. I won't have the results until my appointment on Aug 22. But I already know that I'll have to go back for the second in Sept. (I had a small chat wi... read more | posted by jacci2
2 replies - last reply: "Good for you!! Just make sure you... more" ~ jacci2
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New to group, but not new to weight issues

Hello. I joined lapbandsters, but it doesn't seem to be very active, so I thought I'd investigate this group.
I was banded on December 27th, 2007. I was 72 lbs overweight, but my bmi was 42. Being ... read more | posted by ewalk920
3 replies - last reply: "Welcome to the group! While I have... more" ~ TallDebs
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I'd do it again!!!

Hi everyone,
I had the roux-n-y 5 years ago (April 3). I believe it was the best thing I've ever done for me. I actually had some complications and some weight gain, but... I'd do it again in a he... read more | posted by CarolWasko
2 replies - last reply: "Welcome! I'm impressed! I hope you... more" ~ cookiebakr
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Welcome EllenRowland

I would like to take a moment to welcome you as well.

I had lap band surgery last week and one of the sites that I've found helpful is obesityhelp.com. I think you'll find this site very interesti... read more | posted by cookiebakr
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I see by your profile that you have questions abut surgery. There are many places on the internet for answers. We have some people here that have had the surgery too. I'm sure they will answer yo... read more | posted by jacci2
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Three Days Post Op

Surgery is behind me and believe me, I am so relieved!

The surgery went well, but due to my diabetes, I ended up having to be admitted to the hospital because of high blood sugars. I had to be put... read more | posted by cookiebakr
2 replies - last reply: "Glad to hear you are home. Hopefully... more" ~ TallDebs
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Snag in my Journey

Well my surgery date is supposed to be Aug 27th, but I got some bad news today. I had to go to the pulmonologist because of some of the results of testing and it seems that what I thought was being... read more | posted by jacci2
3 replies - last reply: "I guess it was kinda a big shock...... more" ~ jacci2

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