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I had my pre-op testing two weeks ago and heard from my surgeon's office today that I have to several of the tests redone because my results were not desirable. In particular, my white blood count was too high and there were trace amounts of nicotine in my system (she said that the correct...

Hi there! I am new, too. I am having my pre-op tests next week. I am having the Duodenal Switch done. My surgeon recommended that one because I am so fat (she didn't say it that way, but that is what it boiled down to - you are so fat, you need the most help you can get, so have the DS)...

Hi there! I can tell you that my Uncle went to St. Vincent's and he is on Medicare and Medicaid. He had to pay $250 for his surgery. Medicare/Medicaid paid the rest of his expenses.

I am going for my pre-op testing next week and then I get my surgery date. I want to know what everyone's diet was like for the first two weeks. What did you eat/drink? What brand is your go-to protien drink? Have you tried the new IsoPure Zero Carbs? What brand vitamins did you...

Hi! I am new. I am from Indianapolis, IN, and 41 years old. I go for my complete pre-op testing on January 21st, once I pass those, my surgery will scheduled. I am excited, nervous, and I want to know everything about everyone's experiences. I look forward to talking with everyone.