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Dawn, I'm 10 days post and I am on smooth foods , yogurt,puddings etc., I am also allowed mashed potatoes, . It helps me not to drink before I eat and absolutley no drinking for one hour post. I had my first mashed potato 1/2 c. last night I ate it very slowly and It worked like a charm i wasn;t hungry and the KNAWING in my stomach finally left ,I felt satisfied for the whole night. I think not drinking right before and not for anhour after is the key (at least it helps me) Good Luck!

shelly, Basically, they will weigh you measure your ht. calculate bmi listen to heart and lungs,look at your abdomen. My surgical office then gave me a packet of Info which tells you what they require you to do before surgery. Also every insurance company has different requirements regarding the approval process. My advice start with your insurer find out all of their pre req. so you will be well informed what steps you need to take and document. ie, nutritional counseling, psychology appt.It sounds complicated but just make a list and start checking things off. Good Luck!

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Hi, Thanks for advice, I had to eat about three reaspoons of yogurt and that helped the nausea, feeling better and am sipping on the protien drink . Have you tried the isopure? I'm thinking about trying it as it would be different from the milk based drink. Maggie

Thanks, I'm not allowed yogurt till week 2 so now it's the protien drinks jello and popsicles I'll try to do more milk but hard to do when you feel nausious. I appreciate your reply!

Hi I had surgery on the 14th now 2nd day post op very sore to get up from chair or bed, also a little nausia which I think is from lack of any real food. I guess this is normal? any comments? Thanks!

Me too! Good luck and god bless!

Hi Hope, My date is this thursday also. Can't wait to begin this journey. Not worried about pain don't expect it will be bad. I had shoulder surgery last Jan. and that was painful.I am really expecting this to be realatively easy , I haven't heard many complaints. Good Luck ! Think Positive!

Had preop visit yesterday ready for the 14th! Can't wait till post op!

Hi , My date is Jan. 14th!

Hi Dawn, My name is maggie I am sure you will like this office the protocol goes with your insurance requirements . which if you follow them step by step and "DOCUMENT " your steps , You will find things move along smoothly even though it feels like it takes forever.Use the time it takes to do all your home work so you are prepared for the journey! My date is 1/14/10

I Have found this office to be very responsive to any inqueries I have had. Once you finish all the insurance pre req.The surgery date comes shortly . I have a date for Jan14 th 2010 YEA!

Hi Heather, My date is the 30th can't wait

Lisa thanks, Yes it is an exciting time.Can't wait till next friday pm when the surgery will be completed!

Lisa, thanks i was just wondering as everyone else seemed to have to do pre op diet , i kept reading thru the material and could not find mention of it. I see dr. Fiallo tomorrow for pre op appt. Your doing great! Thanks again for info maggie

hI jEN , MY PRE OP APPOINTMENT IS TOMORROW i'VE REALLY BEEN WATCHING WHAT i EAT AND TRYING TO DRINK THE PROTIEN DRINK . WHAT HAPPENS AT PRE OP APPT.? E-MAIL HARP1030@AOL.COM tHANKS!

Hi Jenny, I GOT A jAN 30TH DATE !! I THINK THE HOLIDAYS HELD IT UP A BIT.LOOKING FORWARD TO HAVING IT BEHIND ME. ANY IDEA WHY OUR DR. DOES NOT REQUIRE PRE OP DIET? HOPE YOU ARE DOING WELL. MAGGIE

Hi Chi Girl my date is also 1/30/09 can't wait to begin this new journey! how about you? Maggie

Judy Im right behind you on the 30th ! Yea! Good luck and god bless!

Hi, My advice to you would be to contact your insurance company and ask the specific guidlines that they follow to approve this procedure.(*lap band) That should clarify any questions. If not ask to speak to a superviser who specializes in this area of insurance approval for clients.

MEG, I took which ever Dr. Had the first appointment. As they both came highly reccommended . The six months for me was weight watchers I had to participate in a weight loss program for six months to meet an insurance requirement. Also had to meet with psychologist and nutritionist. Good Luck with program all the prerequiste requirements should help in the success of the surgery.

Hi , Iam waiting for a surgical date how long did it take for the office to contact you once you had insurance approval? Congratulations and good luck with your surgery!

Hello, Iam Dr. Fiallos patient and I am currently waiting PATIENTLY for the office to contact me regarding surgical date . I have completed all the prerequesites and have been approved by insurance. How long does it usually take to get a surgical date?