I've been really surprised that everyone seems to be on a liquid-only preop diet with this surgery. My lap RNY is scheduled for July 16 and on Monday I began my strict high protein diet (basically Atkins). This is per the instructions of my surgeon, who is Chief of Surgery at a level 1A facility, a Center of Excellence... there are only 26 of these in the entire country, so they know what they're doing He instructs this of all his numerous patients with awesome results. He says that this shrinks the liver down and puts the body into ketosis completely adequately. Obviously everyone should follow their own surgeon's instructions, but I have just been surprised that no one else seems to be doing this. Hang in there... it'll be over before you know it! Don't be too hard on yourself, perfection is overrated.

congrats.. i just found out that i was approved today, however my surgeon is out of town and i cant schedule till monday... what type of pre op diet did ur surgeon recomend?

I think that my husband was nervous too, but he never told me that. He was just supportive like yours was and went to support groups, BUT when it comes closer to the time, we all get more nervous. You will be fine and it is SO SO worth! Say your prayers and go for it, God will take care of you.

Michelle do what you need to do....Im having it because if I dont I will die...I need weight off! he is scared and thinking the worse which is normal....explain to him why you want this so bad. He will feel better after its all said and done

It is so comforting to be here at OH. I feel like everyone here knows exactly what I am going thru.Truely a place to fit in, and be accepted. In all my years of being overweight (all of my adult life) I have tried to never,ever let my weight stand in my way. But it was always an uphill battle. No matter how much experience or education I had, I still had to prove myself worthy. Most of the time people treat you like you are invisable, they talk around you or past you. But I always managed to make myself out there for everyone to see, which made people uncomfortable. Oh well. Wait till they see me now!! Still me. Soon to be healthier, and thinner, but still me. Definitely not invisable.