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The doctor just put me on my PreOp diet last week. I am wondering how long will I be on this diet before I get my actual surgery date? I have had one appt with him, one with the psychologist, and two with the dietician. All of these within the last two months. My BMI is currently 51.

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It all depends on your dr...everyone is different. You should definitely ask -- this is a very reasonable question!

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I would guess if he started you now, you will be on it until surgery.

People typically do the pre op diet up until their surgery date.

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I had my visit with the surgeon and had surgery one month later. I was on the pre op diet for that month. However, I would call and ask. Best Wishes

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are you talking about Pre-op as in only taking in a limited amount of calories? My pre-op started the first day I met with the nutrionist. She put me on a 1200 calorie diet. I had to record everything I ate to keep within my limit. I met with her 4 times during this process, once a month. Once I got my surgery date, I had to go on a full liquid diet (14 days before my surgery date). My surgery is scheduled for May 16th. today is my 4th day...not too bad. Not as hungry as I thought I'd be.

Hope this helps. All doctor's are different though. Always check with yours and what your nutrionist says.

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So far I am on a 900 calorie diet. I am consuming about two to three Protein Shakes a day.

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