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Pre-op, I had several required classes and was given a binder with most of the program information. My last pre-op class, about two weeks pre-op went into the most detail. My one week follow-up post-op class had more detail about the post-op diet plan.

Do you have any more classes or appointments scheduled before your surgery date? If so, that is a good time to ask about your post-op plan. If not, you may want to give your NUT a call for clarification.

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You should know what is expected post WLS, before your surgery, so you know what to expect and you can have what you need available when you get home from the hospital.

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There should be some kind of booklet/binder that they give you the lays it all out, and often one or more classes that say the same things. In any event, you should have a fair idea of what your post op protocols are ahead of time so you can do some preparation for when you get home. Coming on here and asking then is next to useless as the programs can vary widely - some will be having steak at the same time that others are sipping Soup.

Also, by now you should also be up on whatever pre-op procedures they use - some by now will have already started some sort of pre-op diet regimen while others have nothing until the day before surgery

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I am not required to take classes and am scheduled to see surgeon, nut and psych over the next month. I haven't been given to much paperwork on post-op yet, but my healthcare provider ( Brigham & Womens hosp in Boston) has nearly everything accessible online publicly. Does your provider have anything available online?

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I'm going to call first thing in the morning . My folder only has pre op diet info ( two weeks liquid) My post op visit is 6 days after. If there is a class I have 2 weeks left only I need to schedule it asap

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They gave me a packet, but I also had to speak to the nutritionist prior to discharge. At that time, she quizzed me to make certain I understood everything in the packet, and checked on what I had at home already.

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