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Q.  Can weight loss surgery help other physical conditions?
Q.  What is the youngest age for which weight loss surgery is recommended?
Q.  What is the oldest patient for whom weight loss surgery is recommended?
Q.  Can Weight Loss Surgery prolong my life?

Preparation for Surgery
Q.  What are the routine tests before surgery?
Q.  What is the purpose of all these tests?
Q.  Why do I have to have a Sleep Study?
Q.  Why do I have to have a Psychiatric Evaluation?
Q.  What impact do my medical problems have on the decision for surgery, and how do the medical problems affect risk?
Q.  If I want to undergo a gastric bypass, how long do I have to wait?
Q.  What can I do before the appointment to speed up the process of getting ready for surgery?

Q.  Why do I have to have a GI Evaluation?

Insurance Issues
Q.  Why does it take so long to get insurance approval?
Q.  How can they deny insurance payment for a life-threatening disease?
Q.  What can I do to help the process?

Surgery
Q.  Does Laparoscopic Surgery decrease the risk?
Q.  Will the doctor leave a drain in after surgery?
Q.  How soon will I be able to walk?
Q.  How soon can I drive?
Q.  Will I have a lot of pain?
Q.  How long do I have to stay in the hospital?
Q.  If I have surgery, what can I expect when I wake up in the recovery room?

The Hospital Stay
Q.  What is done to minimize the risk of deep vein thrombosis/pulmonary embolism or DVT/PE?
Q.  What should I bring with me to the hospital?

Life After Surgery
Q.  What will the staples do inside my abdomen? Is it okay in the future to have an MRI test? Will I set off metal detectors in airports?
Q.  What if I'm not hungry after surgery?
Q.  Is there any difficulty in taking medications?
Q.  Will I be able to take oral contraception after surgery?
Q.  Is sexual activity restricted?
Q.  Is there a difference in the outcome of surgery between men and women?
Q.  Will I be asked to stop smoking?
Q.  Will exercise help with excess hanging skin?
Q.  What is phlebitis and is it preventable?
Q.  What are adhesions and do they form after this surgery?
Q.  What is the "Candida Syndrome?"
Q.  What causes it to appear?
Q.  Can it be cured?
Q.  What do I need to do to be successful after surgery?
Q.  What's so important about exercise?
Q.  What is the right amount of exercise after weight loss surgery?
Q.  Can I get pregnant after weight loss surgery?
Q.  What if I have had a previous weight loss surgical procedure and I'm now having problems?
Q.  What happens to the lower part of the stomach that is bypassed?
Q.  How big will my stomach pouch really be in the long run?
Q.  What can I do to prevent lots of excess hanging skin?
Q.  Will I be miserably hungry after weight loss surgery since I'm not eating much?
Q.  What if I am really hungry?
Q.  Will I have to change my medications?
Q.  What is a hernia and what is the probability of an abdominal hernia after surgery?
Q.  Is blood transfusion required?
Q.  If I continue to smoke, what happens?
Q.  How can I know that I won't just keep losing weight until I waste away to nothing?
Q.  Will I lose hair after surgery? How can I prevent it?
Q.  Does hair growth recover?
Q.  What is sleep apnea (SA)?

Diet
Q.  How long will I be off of solid foods after surgery?
Q.  What are the best choices of protein?
Q.  Why drink so much water?
Q.  What is Dumping Syndrome?
Q.  Is there a problem with consuming milk products?
Q.  Why can't I snack between meals?
Q.  Why can't I eat red meat after surgery?
Q.  How can I be sure I am eating enough protein?
Q.  Is there any restriction of salt intake?
Q.  Will I be able to eat "spicy" foods or seasoned foods?
Q.  Will I be allowed to drink alcohol?
Q.  What vitamins will I need to take after surgery?
Q.  Is it important to take calcium, iron, trace elements or female hormone replacements?
Q.  Will I get a copy of suggested eating patterns and food choices after surgery?
Q.  Will I need supplemental vitamins?
Q.  Do I meet with a nutritionist before and after surgery?

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