When I had my surgeon's visit on April 18, I wasn't expecting to get my surgery date. Once the doctor realized I was self-pay, he sent our clinic administrator in to set up my surgery!! I'm having my surgery at Nash Medical Weight Loss Center in Rocky Mount, NC. My surgeon is Dr. Naziri. I start my pre-op diet on April 25. Fortunately, my clinic has us do a very low-carb diet, not a liquid diet. Good luck to everyone!!