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Surgery Cancelled -  Got to the hospital today after a 9 day pre op diet and the Surgeon is in emergency surgery and cancelled my surgery. I was told by a nurse to go home and they'd call when they ha...

SURGERY TOMORROW!!!! -  I can't believe the time has finally arrived. I'm so excited, but so nervous at the same time. I've lost 13 lbs on the 9 day pre-op diet. But, I never had a "last meal" which I'm ...

Help! Surgery Tuesday and I'm Scared to Death. - I made the mistake of reading some serious horror stories about people who had major health complications from surgery or who seriously regretted having it. I also met with the sur...

Pre-Op Diet + Stomach Issues -  This is day 2 of 9 of my pre-op diet. 4 HMR Shakes a day + 1/2 cup cottage cheese or 8 oz. low fat yogurt with unlimited sugar free jello, drinks and broth. Yesterday I got down 3...

Pre-Op Diet Day 1 - First day of the Pre-Op Diet. My surgeon has us do 9 days of HMR Shakes 4 times a day with a yogurt or a cottage cheese and a cup of fruit juice. Not sure how many days until I go ...

Pre-Op Weight Gain - Kind of a long story, I'll try to give you all the condensed version. BiPolar tendencies with Binge Eating Disorder 2 years of Therapy RNY Scheduled - 7/3 I explained to my...

FINALLY Heard From The Surgeon - I was hoping it'd be with a surgery date, but to no avail. At least I heard from the office telling me they have all my information and are ready to schedule as soon as they get to...

Anyone at AMC in Saranac Lake? - Hi everyone! I am currently awaiting my surgery date. All of my tests and studies are done and my insurance has been approved for months. Does anyone know how long it will take ...

How to keep motivated Pre-Op - Hi everyone! This is my first time posting here, but I've been lurking for awhile.  I'm looking for advice on how to stay motivated when you're waiting (im)patiently for your surge...