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Dawn, I'm 10 days post and I am on smooth foods , yogurt,puddings etc., I am also allowed mashed potatoes, . It helps me not to drink before I eat and absolutley no drinking for one hour post. I had my first mashed potato 1/2 c. last night I ate it very slowly and It worked like a charm i wasn;t hungry and the KNAWING in my stomach finally left ,I felt satisfied for the whole night. I think not drinking right before and not for anhour after is the key (at least it helps me) Good Luck!

shelly, Basically, they will weigh you measure your ht. calculate bmi listen to heart and lungs,look at your abdomen. My surgical office then gave me a packet of Info which tells you what they require you to do before surgery. Also every insurance company has different requirements regarding the approval process. My advice start with your insurer find out all of their pre req. so you will be well informed what steps you need to take and document. ie, nutritional counseling, psychology appt.It sounds complicated but just make a list and start checking things off. Good Luck!

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Hi, Thanks for advice, I had to eat about three reaspoons of yogurt and that helped the nausea, feeling better and am sipping on the protien drink . Have you tried the isopure? I'm thinking about trying it as it would be different from the milk based drink. Maggie

Thanks, I'm not allowed yogurt till week 2 so now it's the protien drinks jello and popsicles I'll try to do more milk but hard to do when you feel nausious. I appreciate your reply!

Hi I had surgery on the 14th now 2nd day post op very sore to get up from chair or bed, also a little nausia which I think is from lack of any real food. I guess this is normal? any comments? Thanks!

Me too! Good luck and god bless!

Hi Hope, My date is this thursday also. Can't wait to begin this journey. Not worried about pain don't expect it will be bad. I had shoulder surgery last Jan. and that was painful.I am really expecting this to be realatively easy , I haven't heard many complaints. Good Luck ! Think Positive!

Had preop visit yesterday ready for the 14th! Can't wait till post op!

Hi , My date is Jan. 14th!

Hi Dawn, My name is maggie I am sure you will like this office the protocol goes with your insurance requirements . which if you follow them step by step and "DOCUMENT " your steps , You will find things move along smoothly even though it feels like it takes forever.Use the time it takes to do all your home work so you are prepared for the journey! My date is 1/14/10

I Have found this office to be very responsive to any inqueries I have had. Once you finish all the insurance pre req.The surgery date comes shortly . I have a date for Jan14 th 2010 YEA!

Hi Heather, My date is the 30th can't wait

Lisa thanks, Yes it is an exciting time.Can't wait till next friday pm when the surgery will be completed!

Lisa, thanks i was just wondering as everyone else seemed to have to do pre op diet , i kept reading thru the material and could not find mention of it. I see dr. Fiallo tomorrow for pre op appt. Your doing great! Thanks again for info maggie