Hello Chelly and Thank you for replying to my post. My surgeon didn't mention a time frame an if he did I forgot, But as I was looking over many post im seeing its taking some 6 months time even. I seen a nutritionist on the day I went to the seminar and with my insurance I have dosent require any classes or extra weight loss program. An after my 3 studies an one day are completed all I have left to do is the endoscopy, and another urine test bein as though they test you for tobacco before an during the day before surgery. Again thanks so much for the well wishes!