ONLY 5 WEEKS AWAY

WELL MY SURGERY IS ONLY 5 WEEKS FROM TODAY. WELL I NEED A LITTLE ADVISE I HAVE NOT BEEN BACK TO THE DOCTOR YET DONT GO TO BACK TILL NOV. 23 SO I WAS JUST WONDERING WHAT I NEED TO BE DOING TO PREPARE. THANKS

My date is the 1st one day before you... I also will not see my Dr until the 23... I was told to keep on walking (exercising) eating low fat, drink 30 before meals not with meals, eat slow, chew chew chew... good luck! Ann

Hi Angela! I'm a fellow 12/2 wls sister Very exciting isn't it??? I have purchased my protein powder (chocolate and unflavored) and got a few weeks worth of Zero Carb Isopure drinks from GNC. I also have a bunch of non-chunky soups, broth, jello and SF pudding ready. I don't have any specific pre-op diet, the DR. just said to loose as much as possible before my surgery - that it makes it easier on him and myself! I too am practicing not drinking with meals...I really think that is going to be the hardest thing for me...and making sure I take small bites and chew, chew, chew. I figure practice makes perfect Good luck on your surgery! Make sure to post once you feel up to it so we know how everything went! Pam

First off congrats on the date. My surgery is scheduled for Dec. 1. I go for my pre-op at the surgery center on Nov 18th. I was told to just keep exercising and start practicing eating slower and no fluids with the meals so it will start to become a pattern. They will tell you more specifics at your pre-op appt (what meds to stop when, diet right before surgery, ect) Good luck and I will keep you in y prayers Kathi