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When I go in to my one on one with my surgeon will he tell me what I need to be taking after surgery or even when I'm on my 2week pre op thing?? Cause all I've heard is my 2 week pre op is just low calories n the day before clear liquid. I'm really scared that I'm not gonna know what I'm suppost to be taking before n after surgery. From the nasty Protein Shakes or Vitamins. Or how much Protein a day... Can someone help me?? O go in for my one on one with my surgeon on monday!

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Every surgeon has specific instructions, however the instructions vary from surgeon to surgeon. Some surgeons require Pre surgery diet for months, others 2 weeks, some none, some surgeons only require multi-vitamins others a laundry list.. I would wait until you meet with your surgeon, otherwise you will drive yourself crazy.

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Every surgeon has specific instructions' date=' however the instructions vary from surgeon to surgeon. Some surgeons require Pre surgery diet for months, others 2 weeks, some nine. I would wait until you meet with your surgeon, otherwise you will drive yourself crazy.[/quote']

Thank you... I will

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It's very important to talk to your doctor about your before and after treatment. It is so important. Mine gave me a binder of information!

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I haven't had surgery yet, I actually meet with my surgeon on Nov.7. But I'm pretty sure he/she will go over all this with you. From what I have gathered with talking to the staff at my surgeon's office it sounds like the NUT sets up a diet plan etc tailored to each individual, since everyone is different. All I know is it's important to follow your dr's. instructions, even if it seems hard and you dread it.

If by chance he doesn't go over any of this with you, then I would ask him/her. But I'm sure he will :)

Best of luck!

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I haven't had surgery yet' date=' I actually meet with my surgeon on Nov.7. But I'm pretty sure he/she will go over all this with you. From what I have gathered with talking to the staff at my surgeon's office it sounds like the NUT sets up a diet plan etc tailored to each individual, since everyone is different. All I know is it's important to follow your dr's. instructions, even if it seems hard and you dread it.

If by chance he doesn't go over any of this with you, then I would ask him/her. But I'm sure he will :)

Best of luck![/quote']

I will be meeting my surgeon on monday, and my mom will be going with me cause I know she full of questions as well.. lol... I have my surgery Nov 17th... So I'm so nervous... Just hoping they give me all the information that I need to know.. thank you

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For my surgeon, we had a mandatory information class the week before surgery.

They went over everything pre & post op as well as giving us a binder full of do's and don'ts, food lists for each step, etc. Also, the NUT came in & spoke about Vitamins, Protein options, etc. It is a great book & I still use it to reference even at 3.5 months out.

I would make a list of questions you have and ask your surgeon. A good doctor is more then happy to answer all questions. Perhaps you will have an info session pre op too.

Wishing you the best for your upcoming surgery & a speedy recovery!!!

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