Cheryl, How long have you been contemplating this surgery? My PCP suggested it three years ago. At first i though he was crazy. It seems so drastic. So I thought I might try the Dean Ornish plan. Now get this-- I don't have diabetes --YET, or heart problems. However, All my aunts on my mothers side have it as do some of my cousins. But the insurance wouldn't pay for it because my mother is not diabetic . Her mom died from diabetes. But my mom had stomach ulcers and had to have most of her stomach removed---- after that she lost weight and had been a fanatic about excess surgar. So instead of a program that might have cost a couple thousand, here I am getting a gastric bypass. Has your doctor suggested a pre-surgery diet? Mine has not. I have seen where some go on a 10 day liquid diet. I have been wondering if that is necessary or if it is a great benefit. Have you calmed down since you found out when you are scheduled? I was so worked up I had to take a xanax to get to sleep! I just keep thinking how nice it will be to be able to walk as fast as everyone else and shop in the regular sizes. Deb

Congrats on your surgery date of Oct 3. Mine is Oct 1. Im feeling exactly the same as you. We can help eachother. Cheryl

Now, it's Oct 15th! One extra week for me to heal in order to enjoy a Thanksgiving puree!

Same day for me as well. Some times it feels like its flying by and other times its like pulling teeth for it to go any faster. Got my insurance approval the other day and got my primary phy. pre op today. Its really going to happen! Good luck to you

I have a due date of Oct. 12. It only took me a week to get approved.