Pre Surgical process

What are the most important parts of the pre surgical process? Was this process helpful or is it really just hoops to jump through for Insurance? What type of diet were you on pre surgery? I see such differences between Canada and the US and even in between Provences.....

You really need to demonstrate that you are committed to change. Cutting out sugar, coffee, soft drinks etc... If you have any health issues get them under control. Sleep apnea? get a sleep study. Mental health issues - work getting them stable. Has nothing to do with insurance. RNY is covered by OHIP if you meet the criteria. Weight loss pre op is not necessarily a requirement but you will to demonstrate that you can maintain a healthy diet and life style.

I agree with everything Leslie said. I also think it's a time of reflection and learning. Learning about yourself, your support systems, the surgery. Because this is permanent, not jumping into it in three weeks is really important. So often we do things impulsively, this decision has far-reaching consequences - if we don't eat properly, advance our diet properly early on, take our vitamins, get the support we need, etc - and it's not a decision that should be taken lightly. We are very fortunate to have it covered by OHIP, but I think the due diligence is really important, and months of reflection is also a great benefit.