I just got my insurance approval today. Surgeons office called to schedule my last appointment before surgery. Long story short- looks like I will have that appointment this Friday and my surgery on Monday 7/1!! Due to my husbands work schedule it was either schedule for 7/1 or wait till 7/24. (hubby will also be having surgery but I'm going first due to his busy schedule and child care).

So, starting no carb diet today and all liquids Sunday. I am so excited and scared. I hope this is enough time for my liver to shrink too.

Big Congrats Keep up posted on your progress.

Congrats! I hope mine goes fast like that!

I only had 10 days on special diet pre op, so I'm sure you will be fine! Good luck!

Congrats to you!!! I just had my meeting with the surgeon today & he scheduled me for July 16th, providing everything goes thru with my insurance (which I know it will)! Geez...July 1st is right around the corner too!!! Do you feel excited yet nervous? I feel exactly the way I felt when I was going to have my babies! I was so excited yet sooooooooo nervous too!! Please keep us informed of your journey!! Good luck!!

CONGRATS!!! :-) BEST WISHES!!

Thanks everyone, I will keep you all posted! I'm definitely nervous, cold feet are setting in. I really wasn't expecting to have my date so close to getting approval. The no carb/low fat diet for the next few days will be a challenge but I should lose a few pounds. I really want this surgery to go smoothly and am hoping for an easy-ish recovery! Next step is buying all my vitamins/supplements (not sure about dosing for these) and taking some "before" pics.

Congratulations on getting your date! I'm a July 1st sleever too--there's quite a lot of us on the boards. Good luck on all of your preparations, and may you have a speedy recovery!