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Frequently Asked Questions about Morbid Obesity, Gastric Bypass Surgery, Gastric Banding and Weight Loss

General Questions about our Gastric Bypass Weight Loss Program:

What is the youngest patient you can operate on?

What is the oldest patient you can operate on?

What are the routine tests before surgery?

What is the purpose of all these tests?

Why do I have to have a GI evaluation?

Why do I have to have a sleep study?

Why do I have to have psychological testing?

Questions about Gastric Bypass Surgery, also called stomach stapling, and Gastric Banding:

Will I have a lot of pain after my gastric bypass surgery?

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

Do you use a drain tube?

How soon will I be able to resume normal activities like work and driving?

If I travel from out of town, how long will I have to remain in the area?

Insurance Issues related to Gastric Bypass Surgery:

How long does it take to schedule surgery?

Why does it take so long to get insurance approval?

What is a letter of pre-determination or pre-certification?

How can they deny insurance coverage for a life-threatening disease?

What can I do to help the process?

What questions should I ask my insurance company?

Where to go for answers

Life after Gastric Bypass Surgery

Can I drink carbonated beverages after surgery?

Why can’t I eat red meat after surgery?

What is Dumping Syndrome?

What is the problem with milk products?

What do I do to use the gastric bypass "tool" successfully?

Why can’t I snack between meals?

Why drink so much water?

What's so important about exercise?

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