So I first got referred for bariatric surgery in the uk January 2014 . I got my first appointment October 2014 for my initial assessment am on tier 3 weight management programme . Next appointment is December 2014 for a group seminar about diet post op back In feb 2015 for seminar about different types of surgery available . Then I will wait for another appointment then I guess I will be meeting with surgeon , psychiatrist , dietitian, anaesthetist etc.. Get the go ahead then wait for a surgery date . It has been such a long journey but I'm really ready for this now . No idea when the actual surgery date will be around anyone have any rough ideas from previous experiences ? Any similar stories I'd love to hear . Any advice welcomed .

Begin walking exercise now, it will help the recovery process go smoothly. After the operation, you will be asked to not take caffeine or carbonated beverages. I had a 6 diet Coke a day habit before surgery. I went cold turkey 6 months before surgery and had major withdrawal syndrome with severe headaches that lasted over a week. This withdrawal syndrome is common with people. It is better to go cold turkey now and suffer for a week than add this complication right after surgery.

Ok thanks . Am not fizzy drinks person though . I've started juicing fruits and vegetables to increase my 5 a day . I'm a vegetarian so my main obstacle will be avoiding carbs like bread , pasta , rice , potatoes is basically what I've been use to and is not really going to be ideal post op ????