Where do I begin? Need some guidance

[Lauriessp 18]

I am schedule for surgery on August 15th and don't know if I should be on a pre-op diet. I don't know what to be eating. I don't know what to purchase to prepare myself for after surgery. I need some guidance. What should I avoid? What are the stages and how long will they last? I need guidance.

[Alex Brecher 10,516]

Hi Laurie,

Natalie (our nutritionist) will respond to you later today. Here's a little info so you can get the ball rolling.

This is what's included with our nutritionist.

• Initial consultation: one-on-one skype/phone, 15-minute.
• Meal plans: two-day for liquid stage, plus one week each for pureed, semi-solid, and solid stages.
• Ability to participate in monthly hour-long chat sessions with our nutritionist at noon on the first Saturday of each month.
• Access to the Nutritional Support forum. The BariatricPal nutritionist will be monitoring the boards at least once a week.

You must complete the Pre-Consultation Nutrition Questionnaire at http://www.bariatricpal.com/nutrition/pre-consultation

Once you complete the form, Natalie receives your information and is able to prepare customized meal plans to help you recover from surgery, lose weight, and get healthy!

Once you fill out the Pre-Consultation Nutrition Questionnaire, you will get a confirmation page stating:

Thank you for submitting your information form. Please go to https://bariatricpalmx.acuityscheduling.com/ to schedule your free 15-minute nutritional consult at your convenience. We look forward to working with you and helping you achieve your goals!

There is a schedule online where you are able to choose a time slot to schedule your 15-minute consult.

Also, if you feel you need more nutritional guidance, you can purchase additional one-on-one sessions with the nutritionist at https://bariatricpalmx.acuityscheduling.com/ .

I hope this info helps you!

[Lauriessp 18]

Thank you so much. It does help.

[jmd1223 40]

Can I simply send Natalie the form I sent Carmen? If yes, where do I send it?

Thanks, Jannette

[Natalie Stein 14]

Hello,

I'm sorry, since I don't know which form you sent Carmen, I can't answer that! However, if you fill out the form at the link above, I will receive it. Thanks!

Natalie