Went to my doctor last week, after a year of hesitating and thinking about it, finally got my letter from my PCP and took it to surgeon. Was given op date of September 9. Just did upper GI last Saturday, psychologist and nutritionist next monday. After that all papers go to insurance for approval. IS it me or is this all moving too fast. I hope I am not disappointed and have my surgery pushed back. In two weeks start pre-op diet of 5 shakes per day, thats it thats all. Have to lose 5% body weight to shrink the liver. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, excited but cautious as of now regarding surgery.:wink2:

Wow that does seem really fast I started this process June 20 and will get my surgery date next week. Probably will be in Sept. However, from what I have read on these boards every person, every doctor, and every insurance company has a different way of doing things so as long as you are comfortable with your doctors and they say you are ready then congratulations and GO FOR IT!! Best of luck with your surgery and keep us up to date! :wink2:

You have lost that much weight without the surgery? Thats awesome. Did your doctor put you on a diet so far out or are you doing it on your own?

Good Luck Spealex, We're all rooting for you!!!

You have lost that much weight without the surgery? Thats awesome. Did your doctor put you on a diet so far out or are you doing it on your own?

Thanks! My nutritionist put me on a diet of 25 grams of Protein at each meal, 2 cups of non-starchy vegetables with each meal and 2 pieces or 2 cups of fruit a day. The only thing I drink now is Water, Crystal Light, Fruit2O, and 1 decaf coffee a day. I actually adjusted faster to the diet than I thought I would but sometimes feel like I am being buried in vegetables:eek:. I have also started walking everyday which helps also.

My surgery date was pushed up, to September 8. I am currently on the shake (liver shrinking) diet and have been for 6 days. No cheating yet but starving and really missing food. So far I have dropped from 322lbs. to 309lbs in these 6 days. Maybe I can be in the two hundreds for surgery. Lets see!

Sounds like you're doing great!!! Sept 9 is coming soon you can do it!! The way you are going you will be in the 200's by surgery. Keep up the great work and stay strong!!

Im Sept 9!!! I am so excited!!! But, I am thinking of maybe doing some shake days because I have not had to do the pre-op diet, but afraid my dr will go in and than close up saying my liver is too fatty. Maybe a few pounds will do it?

Good luck everyone!