Hi, I have a date scheduled for July 2nd. Unfortunately it may get pushed back a week due to the negligence of the surgeon office staff. I started my preop liquid diet today and needing to be talked off the edge. I'm psychologically STARVING!!! I've never wanted to eat soo badly. I've been drinking my protein and broth and jello and water but I'm still feeling soo hungry. Any advice would be great.

congrats to everyone scheduled! It's coming up soon.

I met my surgeon today. I feel really comfortable with him and like the precautions he takes to avoid complications. The only downside is that a July surgery is probably out for me. I spoke with his secretary who handles the ins authorizations and scheduling and I probably have a least a month to wait before I have my surgery date. So in the meantime, I'll keep meeting with the dietician and practice being patient. :-)

Your date is coming right up!  How is the pre-op diet going?  Mixed feelings are the order of the day for us I think.  I am actively trying to set aside anything negative I come across or that enters my mind and just go with the positive.  It'll be fine.  Take care and have a good day!

Not yet. I meet my surgeon tomorrow afternoon, then we submit the request to insurance and set a date. Everyone I'm working with seems confident that a July surgery date is possible, but it seems like we're getting down to the wire. I'm not too worried. An August VSG would be just as effective, although a July VSG is much more convenient for my schedule (I have kids in school). I guess we'll find out either way soon enough. 

Your surgery is coming up fast! Do you have a pre-op diet? When does that start?

Hi Donna,

Just checking in to see if you have your date set yet?  I am 3 weeks away from mine.  Yikes!  Nervous and excited but overall feeling ready to move forward.

All the best.

Trudy