Thanks Donna, the pre op diet is going  ok for me.  I'm half way thru it and ready to move forward.  I see your doing good, glad to hear your doing good.   Thanks for sharing, I'm excited to be moving to the losers bench very soon. 

@BBSCuppycake that is neat that we have the same surgery date. And they told me that my pre-op class was 4 hours long too.  Thank you everyone for your help

Hi Carebear! (love the name!)

I am not sure about other places, but mine was the same way. I have struggled with all this over two years and only AFTER reaching the point where I stopped smoking, passed the required pre-tests and finally got insurance approval did I get to know the "inner" workings of the behind the scenes kinda stuff, as I like to call it. I couldn't understand why they waited so long to finally let me in on all the info one really needed pertaining to the surgery itself and what I would actually need to do/eat for life after to help me lose and maintain the weight once lost. They explained to me they wanted to make sure I really was going to go thru the program as some don't always work thru it cause it can be difficult at times, look at myself, like I said it has been over a two year journey for me.  But since then I have had all the knowledge I needed, well one can NEVER have enough knowledge, but I do feel I have a  better understanding.They also put me on a optifast diet, which is pretty much liquid with the needed protein and what not, about 1100-1200 cals a day for the next two weeks. Now from what I am seeing on this site every center is different on the required diet. Some even get to eat FOOD!!! Jealous! lol  

If you have not met with your nutritionist yet, write your questions down and take them with you. Don't be afraid to ask anyone what you want to know. You are paying these people, ask. Be comfortable with them. They will be happy to make you comfortable. 

Good luck and give me an update! 

~Mary

I'm having the VSG on Aug 11th. 3 DAYS!!!! It's starting to sink in! The pre-op diet has been rough at times, but I know it'll be worth it. I've heard about OH for months now but only joined today so I would love to have some buddies as well!

We has our surgery the same day Donna. How are you feeling?