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Hi all - Oct 16th for me :-) started preop diet 2 days ago...can't wait to bring out my inner skinny girl!

My nut said that its typically a 2wk prior but since I want to lose as much as I cam preop she said to start asap. It helps get my mind around all the changes that are to come. The lafy at GNC was so great She told me about her own wt loss and suggested I keep a journal /scrap book of my journey ...so when times are tough I can see where I was. So I'm trying that also. My friend is postop 6 wks and didn't do the diet (Same surgeon) because she felt she wanted to get in all she would miss post op ...and she said it was tough to adjust post op...but didn't regret her choice. Guess every dr and patient are different. Thats why these boards are so helpful.

@KZBen- read you post. What a headache! I hate when you try yo be proactive and others don't do their job. But at least you have your date now. How is everyone's pre op going? I'm 3 days in and not bad so far. Get to have 3 Protein shakes ( bfast, lunch , snack) then a dinner, and evening snack of yogurt or fruit. Nut gave an amazing list to follow! The GNC by me was super helpful in letting me try some shakes and selecting powders. Using Lean Body premades for.lunch and snack while at work and the GNC AMP powder at Breakfast. That's my fave so far.

Hi KZBen. How has your process been?

Wow...that's quite awhile. I had a friend go through the process and is post op 6 weeks now. She gave me a TON of help as to the surgeon, what our insurance covered and what I needed for approval. So I was already way ahead in terms of prep for my 1st appointment...was able to bring my primary dr authorization letter to my 1st meeting with the surgeon. That was last week and did my blood work the following day. Did my psych eval and nutritionist apt both on tues and gastro dr apt today and have my endoscopy on fri next week. Insurance approved the procedure today ! So my preop apt is on the 9th. Already started preop diet yesterday just to optimize my preop loss per nutro advice. Im nervous and excited too. But have been heavy my whole life ...and I'm just ready to bring out my inner skinny girl.

Hi. I'm looking at an Oct 16th date. Its gonna be here so soon...and you both are even closer! Many good wishes for you.both. How long has the process taken for you? From first appointment with Dr. to surgery date it will be 4wks for me...