Hello, Everyone. I've been reading this board for over a month now, and I really appreciate all the helpful information. My surgery date is Dec 14th. I started my pre-op diet today, and so far so good. I had been considering surgery for a while and finally got the courage to make an initial consultation in Oct. Because I am self pay, I could pretty much pick my surgery date. I go for pre-op testing on Dec 7th. I look forward to your support!!!

Welcome to VST! You are starting your journey to a new, healthier you! Congrats and we've got a seat for you on the loser's bench!!

Welcome.

I can only tell you that I am very happy I took this chance. I'd do it again over and over...but like many, sooner.

happy for you! wish i could pick my date.. lol cant wait to read your progress!

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Best of luck, and just ask, or search here if you have any questions or need support! Congratulations!

Welcome! What an awesome way to start a new year!

Thanks Everyone!

happy for you! wish i could pick my date.. lol cant wait to read your progress!

I called on 10/25 to make an appointment. Had an initial consultation with the surgeon's PA and first nutrition appt on 10/31/11. I had my Upper Endoscopy on 11/4/11. PA told me I could pick a date first week of Dec, but that I may want to push it back a little so I wouldn't be on Pre-op diet during Thanksgiving. That's how I landed on Dec. 14th. I go Dec 7th for second Nut. appt, Pre-op testing, and meet with Surgeon again (meet him initially at Endoscopy).