MichelleInNC

Hi my name is Michelle and I am 50 years old and live in North Carolina. I have my first all day appointment where I meet the surgeon, nutritionist, psych evaluation etc. I was told I have to do all my pre op work same day. I plan on being there all day. I do have to do the endoscopy but I think that is a separate day.

i was told to bring a healthy snack because there are breaks. No fast food or junk food. I am a big water drinker so no problem there but I need some ideas for healthy snacks. It’s an hour drive so something that doesn’t need refrigerating.
Has anyone wanted to have a “last meal” you know stuff that you can’t eat after surgery? Is it a bad idea?
Also I am listening to the audio book and was told to download app for this forum but I can’t get it to work on my iPhone. Anyone else have this issue?
i am excited to make some new friends here and read everyone’s stories of how things are going.

I would recommend protein bars, any type of nut (just not the kind coated in sugary stuff), and low sugar pudding.
I personally did not have a food funeral, but I also didn't have to do a liquid pre-op diet. I understand most people do go through the liquid diet pre-op so I am sure that is difficult to do.

It has been a journey, the last several months the hardest! The down 2 up 1 is driving me crazy after the dropping easier for the first 6 months. Now I struggle for 5 pounds a month. But today I'm going to sit back and enjoy the loss and feel very proud of myself. I never thought I'd be here a year ago. I was still trying to qualify for the surgery and gaining weight each day. Today is the start of my new me and new life. I can walk every day without knee pain and look forward to it too. For those of you thinking about it just do it. For those who think you are too old, I'm 73 and did it. Good luck to everyone out there and please stay healthy!

My suggestion would be if you do use protein bars, choose the ones that have more protein than carbs. This is what my dr told me to do concerning most foods including protein bars and it has worked well. You may be able to take refrigerated items if you have a small cooler to take with you.

Medicare covered everything prior and the $4000 covered everything surgery related and 7 days in private hospital private room; multiple tests in Hospital; television, food.
no motel just petrol and had to buy my own vitamins and medication after I left hospital all surgeon consultation now covered as well it was an all inclusive package for the $4000-
No actual psych clearance needed just a referral and a good discussion with the surgeon and of course all my labs and medical history sent to him it was a very simple process here in Australia...
Oh I've had to buy my own protein shakes I know some hospitals give out protein...
$4000 is a small price to pay for a new life ? & a fast track program!
It's 8.5 months since I started my own pre-op diet and I've lost a total of 152lbs and been maintaining now a few weeks at 170lbs...