Beachbum2017

Hi Everyone! I'm just wondering - when I went for my initial consultation with my surgeon and nutritionist - they put me on a "New Start" diet. Is that normal for everyone? I wasn't expecting to go on a diet right away so was a little bummed by not getting to have that long, last goodbye to some of my favorite things. My dr requires a 4 week pre-op liquid diet also. On the good side - I have lost 13 lbs already....Anybody ever worry that if you lose too much weight (I have a long, long way to go before that will be a problem!) they will tell you that you don't need the surgery??? I'm so antsy to get this done - it would break my heart if something like that happened!

My doctor is Marc Antonetti. Surgery at Lexington Medical Center here in Columbia.

I believe my surgery will end up being in August also. In the process with all the tests and drs appointments now. My last appt with nutritionist is on Jul 15th. Just joined this site so haven't had time to add picture, etc. I originally was going to do the lap band but my doctor talked me out of it! I'm so excited - can't wait to get this done so that I can get that "helping hand" to get myself back in shape and able to live my life the way I want to again. My name's Terri and I'm from Columbia, South Carolina.