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This is from our blog:
But also read MamaBear's guide to preparing for surgery:
And Brenda's vivid memoir of the day of surgery:
If you don't know what to expect, ask questions of every single person you meet who knows something about this process. We love your questions here & most of them have probably been answered a dozen times by former members in posts going back to 2010. But don't be afraid to ask again.
They make you sign a form before surgery. The form indicates you are giving your INFORMED CONSENT to have your digestive system re-plumbed & re-routed. Don't sign that form until you know what you need to know. You can still have the surgery but get informed before you sign the form.
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But also read MamaBear's guide to preparing for surgery:
Pre surgery buying
As everyone should know by now. I am having surgery on the 6th of May. And as a mother I had to figure out how to have my stuff and the boys. But I did it. Here is my list that I got to get me through 6 packs of protein shakes 3 packs of clear...
www.americanbariatrics.org
And Brenda's vivid memoir of the day of surgery:
My Surgery Day Experience
It was suggested to me that I share my account of surgery day here. This was my experience: Monday March 11, 2019 4am – Woke but never really slept, way too nervous/excited. Showered with a surgical sponge/medical soap that was provided at the...
www.americanbariatrics.org
If you don't know what to expect, ask questions of every single person you meet who knows something about this process. We love your questions here & most of them have probably been answered a dozen times by former members in posts going back to 2010. But don't be afraid to ask again.
They make you sign a form before surgery. The form indicates you are giving your INFORMED CONSENT to have your digestive system re-plumbed & re-routed. Don't sign that form until you know what you need to know. You can still have the surgery but get informed before you sign the form.