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I have Sarcoidosis and having weight loss surgery.Bariatric doctor suggest gastric bypass and I requesting the gastric sleeve. Which one is better?

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I'm a obese 33female.who's considering asking my dr about bariatric surgery.I'm 5'1 n 235lbs would I have2loose weight before they'd do surgery on me?

Are there common back problems after bariatric surgery?

Will I be able to eat "spicy" foods or seasoned foods after bariatric surgery?

What percentage of my weight should I expect to lose after bariatric surgery?

How soon will I be able to walk after I have bariatric surgery?

What exactly can you eat after bariatric surgery?

Am I likely to gain the weight back after bariatric surgery?

How exactly is lap band bariatric surgery done?

Are there any problems with consuming milk products after bariatric surgery?

What are the long term effects from bariatric surgery? 

Can I drink alcohol after bariatric surgery?

Is sexual activity restricted after bariatric surgery?

How long will I extend my lifespan if I have bariatric surgery?

What could I possibly do to help prevent lots of excess hanging skin after bariatric surgery?

How long do I have to stay in the hospital after I have bariatric surgery?

Is it safe to conceive after bariatric surgery?

What are the routine tests performed before bariatric surgery?

Are there any restrictions of salt intake after bariatric surgery?

i had bariatric surgery 14 months ago and i just found out im pregnant. is there anything special i need to do with this pregnancy compared to my last one 9 years ago?

How exactly does bariatric surgery lower the risk of getting cancer?

Do I need to get bariatric surgery if my HbA1c levels are elevated?

Is blood transfusion required during bariatric surgery?

what pain medicines can a person who had  bariatric surgery take for a tooth ache?

How can I slow down hair loss after bariatric surgery?

What is obesity surgery, the tummy tuck or the stomach stapling?

Please share an interesting fact about eating a high protein diet.

Is eating less meals/skipping meals to lose weight actually bad? I've heard that "starvation mode" is only an issue if you are barely eating.

Please share a tip in the form of a haiku on eating a high protein diet.

Please provide some do's and don'ts on eating a high protein diet.

Please suggest some important questions I can ask my doctor about going on a low fat diet.

Please share some do's and don'ts when it comes to low fat diet.

Please share an interesting fact about low fat diet.

Please share a tip in the form of a haiku on low fat diet.

Can you die from liposuction in your thighs and stomach? How expensive is it verses tummy tucks (witch hazel) or any kind of stomach surgery? 

What is the difference between a fad diet and a low calorie diet?

How do i get approved from my hmo to do an arm lift?

Is leaser liposuction a good way to loose weight?


What benefits does laser liposuction have over conventional liposuction? I am wondering if it's worth the longer wait for results with laser as opposed to conventional liposuction. I am leaning towards the former due to the fact that it is not nearly as i

Is liposculpture the same thing as liposuction? What is the difference between liposculpture and liposuction? Do they both remove the same amounts of fat, and can both be done on the same parts of the body? What is the maximum number of pounds I can have 

Is tumescent liposuction less invasive than typical liposuction? I'm looking for a way to reduce my love-handles. Is tumescent liposuction less risky than regular liposuction because local anesthetic is an option? 

Can massaging lotion into arm lift scars several times a day that are still very pink and are 25 months old fade them even more?

How effective if liposuction in reducing total BMI?

Can you have liposuction done on your underarms?

how effective and what are risks for Liposuction?

Liposuction and exercise? I just got liposuction done on my abdomen. I would like to keep the weight off through exercise, how long do I have to wait after the initial procedure to begin a work out? Also should I be doing crunches and muscle toning, basic

How many areas can body jet liposuction be done on during the same surgery? I am considering getting body jet liposuction on my thighs, butt, and stomach, but I do not want to have separate procedures. Is it safe to get this liposuction done on all of tho

What areas can be treated with body-jet liposuction? I recently lost some weight and have been working out, but I can't seem to get rid of the fat above my knees. It hangs down almost over the kneecap. Would body-jet liposuction work to get rid of the fat

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I have Sarcoidosis and having weight loss surgery.Bariatric doctor suggest gastric bypass and I requesting the gastric sleeve. Which one is better?

I'm a obese 33female.who's considering asking my dr about bariatric surgery.I'm 5'1 n 235lbs would I have2loose weight before they'd do surgery on me?

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Are there common back problems after bariatric surgery?

Will I be able to eat "spicy" foods or seasoned foods after bariatric surgery?

What percentage of my weight should I expect to lose after bariatric surgery?

How soon will I be able to walk after I have bariatric surgery?

What exactly can you eat after bariatric surgery?

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