Hi everyone! I had my pre-op class today. It was interesting! It was from 7:45am to 2pm. We had all sorts of different speakers. We had the RN that works in the Bariatric Ward of the hospital, we had someone from registration come in and collect our payments/insurance info etc. Then we had the psychologist come in to speak to us. Then we had respiratory nurses come in and show us how to use our spirometer (?). We got a goodie bag from the hospital with some neat stuff in it. Then we had someone come in and do some meditation techniques with us. The dietician came in and talked to us for a while and served us lunch. Finally, we had the exercise physiologist come in and talk about exercise. It made me feel really good about my surgeon and her program.

I see my surgeon tomorrow for my pre-op appointment. Then surgery on the 10th. I then have a post-op nutrition class on the 16th. So lots of exciting things to come! :redface:

I had a half day of appts at my surgeons office on Wednesday also. Got my spirometor too and they explained nearly every step of the surgery. There were three of us, all getting banded on Monday, July 20. I learned that I don't have to stay overnight, which I originally thought, so I'm really happy about that. Got my liquid diet instructions and was quite pleased to see more than pure liquids on there. I can have applesauce, yogurt, grits and broths. It is for 2 weeks and I'm planning on sticking strictly to it. Good luck, and can't wait to see how your surgery goes.