what to expect pre op appt dr hornbostel

Hi  all, I usually post (not very often) on the Kansas site. but they just don't seem very active and since I am going to Sedalia, for my surgery I thought I would ask here,. My appt. is march 24 for my pre op appt, (my surgery is april 7 roux en y), soo excited AND nervous) What should I expect ? do I have to undress? sounds stupid but I am pretty modest...o.k embarassed!,  what do they do?It seems like I have to see alot of differen't people! also I am trying to find the slimfast high protein, Margie said it has to have 18 g protein, but they (walmart or walgreens) didn't have the high pro. so I bought the boost , but they were only 8 oz. compared to 11 oz. of slimfast!! 2 wk.s of a liquid diet 3 oz. will sure add up in the hunger department!  OH, one more thing, I am very worried about! I like to drink ALOT I am alway's thirsty, after the surgery, I know we have to SIP that is so scary to me, I feel like I am going to go through the rest of my life thirsty!, I don't think I could bear it! if any of you can answer my laundry list of questions, concerns, I sure would appreciate it, thank you

Congrats on getting a surgery date! No, you dont have to undress for Dr. H. It's really informal --- for my pre op appt I was there for maybe 30 minutes. Mostly it's paper work regarding medical history. And you'll get a three ring binder full of information for pre and post op life. Study it a lot before surgery--- any questions you could ever think of can be answered in this three ring binder book. Yes --- you will be very hungry during the two week liquid diet. Stock up on jello and crystal light (I like the Walmart brand --- better taste and cheaper too) now -- it'll help curb your head hunger. Yes --- Right after surgery you have to do small sips but as time goes by you can do bigger  and bigger sips --- just dont gulp --- the added air to your pouch feels very uncomfortable. Heads up ---   during the first two weeks or so after surgery it'll feel weird to even take a baby sip. You'll be able to feel every little drop of water hit your stomach. It's not painful so dont worry --- it's just odd because you are REALLY aware of each tiny sip. Best of Luck ---And again ---- study the binder Dr. H gives you and keep it near you right after surgery.

Thank you Amanda, I appreciate your answers, I have been on a case of nerves!!

the 2 weeks be4 surgery  really isnt bad cos u get 5  hi protein slimfast or 5 boost shakes a day plus ur water or s/f drinks....i liked the boost best cos it filled u up and most days i could only drink 4.then the day be4 is all clear liquids and nothing after midnight on day be4 surgery....its really easier than u think....but to be SAFE get rid of all sugar food and sweets..... and Dr H is GREAT and congratsulations

Do you know if Boost high protein is an approved drink before surg from Dr. H?

Yep, That's what my paper from the nurse at Dr, H office said.  Boost glucouse control, it is 16 g. protein, I didn't find anything with 18.