Weight Loss Live Chat with Dr. Mark Fontana
Do you have questions about surgical weight loss? Join our live chat from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 23.
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You did my second surgery to remove a blockage two weeks after my initial surgery. Thank you for that. -
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Welcome to the live chat. Happy to answer questions about weight loss treatment.
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Do I have to change how I eat after weight loss surgery?
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After weight loss surgery, how long should it take me to reach my suggested weight goal? I'm trying to find out the average time. I realize that everyone is different, just your best guess.
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How much time will I need to plan to out of work and how long will I need to be on pain meds? I work in transportation
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Can I lose weight with diet alone… do I have to exercise?
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How many calories do I need to burn from exercise to lose weight?
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Is it true that it’s harder to lose weight as you get older?
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I don’t cook, is it possible to eat out and still lose weight?
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I had gastric bypass in 2009 with your fellow DR. Didn't lose any wt. Can I undo it and get new sleeve procedure?
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My problem is I'm always hungry after 9 p.m. I wake up between 9 - 11 p.m. every night starving. Any recommendations?
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When having the surgery, is it recommended to loose at least 50 lbs in the beginning, an if so why
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I’ve been thinking about weight loss for a couple of years, but I family issues. How involved will my family be required if I decide to have the procedure. They have been my hold up for two years. I can’t continue to wait, as my health is getting worse.
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I lost 30lbs over the summer, what's the best way to tighten up the this excess skin..
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For more information, please come to an information seminar. You can find the schedule here: sentara.force.com
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I have had a few questions about weight loss before surgery. I do recommend 1 week of a high protein, low calorie diet to help decrease the size of the liver and improve the safety of your surgery.
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How much help will I need when I come home?
Will I be able to get out of bed by myself? I honestly don't want my family to have to take time off to attend to my needs -
I'm really nervous about the idea of surgery. How can I prepare myself emotionally for the surgery? What types of feelings can I expect to have? Can I talk to people who have had weight-loss surgery before I make my decision to have the procedure?
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How do I know if I am able to get weight Loss surgery? I don't know if I would qualify but would want to know more about the surgery
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I had surgery 7 years ago and I am lucky to not have excess skin or stretch marks. It's important to note you may have a different addiction than eating. Monitor very closely and get help if you need it.
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How active can my husband be when he gets home from surgery? How much can he lift and how soon? When will he be able to drive?
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I have diabetes, I have heard surgery helps. Is this true
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What the best why to maintain my weight when going through menopause? I've never had problems until now, I've gained almost 70 lbs. :-(
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I am 68 and am considering eight loss surgery, but I am nervous about my age. Do you have a age limit. Are there more complications?
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My husband needs weight loss surgery but won't get help. How do I help or encourage him?
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I've considered weight loss surgery for some time now. but my ortho dr tells me that I need knee replacement surgery. Should I do weight loss procedure first and then the knee replacement? I'm not sure what to do
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Are there any dietary restrictions following weight loss surgery?
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I am 210 pounds I have tried all kinds of diets and nothing works. I have even tried exercising I get bored. I belly has a flap and so does my back help me please
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What surgeries are there for weight loss? I have heard about gastric bypass but knew a friend who had a sleeve what is that