I started this journey 5/9/17 after years of denial. This year I made the realistic decision to walk in the Dr. Office asking for help with now a possible death sentence. After the traumatic fire lost after a new marriage, I realized that I could have dead in the fire. I am expecting a longer healthy life. My son got married this year and couldn't imagine not being able to enjoy my grandkids. I'm excited about my NEW BEGINNING!

My Dr. Office scheduled my surgery before approval so I am not on pre op diet. My clearance came to my husband phone while in the chest xray ? what is the required days of pre op diet?

Greetings to ALL!

14 minutes ago, New Beginnings 78 said:

approval & cried like I won the lottery July 20th

@New Beginnings 78 (aka Tex!!)

you DID hit the lottery!!!

required days of pre-op??

some don't have any pre-op diet

others will vary anywhere from

2, 5,7,+ days - your doc will tell you

good luck

speedy recovery

kathy

Every surgeon seems to be a little different. At my surgeon's office it is dependent on your BMI. If your BMI is about 40, the diet is 14 days. If your BMI if below 40, your pre op diet will be 7 days.

Thanks for the prompt response. I am definitely starting this morning. Luckily I have been going light prior to the approval so it won't be a mental shock.