........ for all of 20 minutes. I really expected so much more out of these pre-surgery appointments. Today, I got on their scale. SHe said I could have 1250 caleries per day -- one protein shake for breakfast, frozen meal for lunch and dinner (weight watchers, healthy choice, etc.) and 2 protein bars to be eaten in between meals.

She also gave me a sheet that detailed the range of calories/carbs/protein/fat I should be aiming for in each in order to meet the 1250 cal. requirement.

She reminded me about the water.... none during the meal, or for two hours afterward. She recommended I start trying to live up to that one now, rather than later.

That was it.

So, I start that on Monday, and will do that for about 10 days before I see the surgeon, then I have surgery a few days after seeing him...October 5. :tt1:

I was also completely underwhelmed by the pre-surgery meetings. I learned more in 20 minutes online than I did in four appointments.

I agree with onikenbai I have learned way more on this site than from any meeting for LB I went too. I had months of group psych meeting and nutrition meetings, Dietician meetings and nurse meetings. This site is way more supportive as well. It is well worth the time you put in and the length of the journey. I ended up having surgery almost a month early because I was ready and there was a slot open. My original appointment was to be July 20 and I was banded June 29. Yes, I was totally psyched. I have lost 50 pounds already and have enjoyed playing with my band. I have also learned many things about myself in the journey. I chose not to tell many people only my family so no one at work knows. Best wishes to you. imaluckydog Kathy

Way to go Kathy!!! I definitely plan on using this group for support. The groups here are an hour away from where I live. I am a single mom with four daughters at home. Frankly, I just dont have the money to go running to town all the time for group meetings. Being online allows me to get the support I need and still be at home with the girls.