I guess the pre-op requirements vary, the surgeon assures me that I'll be ready to go for it in February. Besides the weight loss, an MMPI, mammogram cardiologist clearance, and 5 phone coaching calls with my insurance dietician (10 weeks), one more visit next month with the surgeon's dietician.
I think I'm well under way, I tried this in 2010 but as not ready. So glad for the doctor seeing the 'red flags'