I've been looking for the other thread but couldn't find it

My surgery is Oct.2/12..yikes...started pre-op diet last night....feel overwhelmed and scared to death........

^^^That's when my surgery is I'm also nervous but I know that this is my only way to get healthy because I've never been able to lose weight in the past no matter how much I try :/ I'm not looking forward to the recovery but if it's anything like childbirth I'm sure I will be fine

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...

wow....I have been waiting almost 4 years...I was on a waiting list.......Got the first call in Mar. then in Apr. Went to a seminar.......2 visits to a shrink and yesterday went to sign for the procedure a figured I had lots of time...maybe the middle or end of Oct. But was surprised to learn that that I was already booked...Started pro-op liquid Protein diet last night...did not even get a chance toy have the last big blowout celebration dinner....Today I am shaking like a leaf and scared to death..

For me it is the only way left for me.....it is the right thing I know it...but does not take the fear and panic away......

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.

The process has been about 7 weeks for me. Things tend to move very quickly on the Army base and they don't require a 6 month supervised diet. I haven't had a endoscopy or any xrays but I still have one last appt on the 27th and who knows what test they may run on me lol.

Mine is the 12th. Can't come fast enough.

I am scheduled for October 1, I started the process on July 11...everyone told me it would take about 3 months...so I'm right on track...I can't imagine how/why it would have taken YEARS to get your approval... is there more to that story?

I live in New Brunswick, Canada...We have only one surgeon who does those surgeries.......He is well known and respected for his work......But 1 surgeon makes for a long wait........I could have opted to pay 20,000 to have it done right away.....but did not have the funds....it is here now and I am more ready now then I was 4 years ago or even 2 years ago.......

Hi KZBen. How has your process been?

@ms.mcbride1105

Read my post titled "Long and Winding Road"

It has been long and drawn out, but I am glad it is finally happening.

@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.

my pre-op is 4 protein drinks a day and all the water I can ingest.......I am on day three and hungry and mean.......Last night I stayed a wake from 3 on because my stomach was growling......will these 2 weeks ever end!

RJ-I'm sorry to hear that. I can't sleep when I'm hurngy and when my blood sugar is low I can't sleep until I eat something.

I don't have a pre-op diet unless you count the 2 days of Clear liquids I have to do the day before surgery. I'm not looking forward to it but it's only 2 days for me. I'm glad that I don't have to drink Protein shakes because they make me constipate :/

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.