I am not sure if I should be excited or not. I have been pencilled in for surgery January 5th. I have one more appt on Dec 1st. My Nurtion DR said if all goes well I will be signed off for surgery and good to go. (she said that in a matter of fact way) It has been such a long journey I just don't want to get too excited. Any advice? or comments? definetly welcome!

What control over your surgery does your nutritionist have? I met with mine once preop .... so her "clearance" was obtained early on. (I had to voice a desire to change, essentially LOL)

I had to see a nutritionist to monitor my 10% weight loss like 4 or so times. I also have to see a Doctor that specializes in nutrition...she "manages" my case pretty much and is the one to sign off on surgery (she tells the surgeon I am a good candidate and have consistently lost weight). I have meet with her 3x's and have my final on the first of dec. It has been an agonizing process. I just want to say yay I have a date like so many others say. Instead I get to say "i'm pencilled in"

Hey! I was told the same thing. I did all my pre-op, they told me im pencilled in for Dec. 18th, then i recieved mail with all the information, on date of the surgery, days of pre-op meeting, and that i have to get a check up for clearence from my regular primary doc, and have it faxed to them. They say your pencilled in because they are working on the insurance.

I sure do hope thats the case for me. I am in school and am trying to fit it in over christmas break. I am not sure I will feel better until I am laying on the or table!! lol