I am from Jackson, MS. I am (hopefully) in the final stages of getting a surgery date. I am looking forward to it. I have been trying to get a surgery date since October. I believe the only thing I have left on my list to complete is final approval from my insurance and to get a EGD. I have a lot of reflux so he wants to make sure everything is ok before we proceed. I agree with him. It is better to be safe than sorry. Have you started the liquid diet?