Today was my last monthly appointment of the six required by insurance so my doctor's office will be submitting to insurance in the next couple of days. Fingers crossed. Surgery is scheduled for July 18. We also used today as my pre-op appointment and went through everything. Thanks to this forum I felt very prepared to have this meeting and came prepared with lots of questions. One thing I have noticed is how much variety there is on surgeon preferences. Here are some highlights of how my surgeon handles things:

• Pre-op Diet: One week liquid only, 800-1000 calories and 60-80 grams of Protein.
• Incisions-uses steri strips so no need for stitches to be removed
• Does not use a drain unless necessary based on how things go, averages one every two years so low likelihood
• Does the leak test during surgery rather than next day before you go home. Says he would rather know during so can fix right away than have to put me under again to fix.
• Should be released by 3-4pm day after
• Will be released with pain pills, anti-nausea pills and pill to help prevent ulcers
• Will not give bariatric specific Vitamins. He said blood work will determine any deficiencies over time but as long as eating a proper diet a multi-Vitamin should be sufficient

Can't wait!!

@@Clarevoyant - sounds like you are prepared and just waiting.....good luck!

keep us posted as you start your pre-op