Pre-Op Class

Today was nutrition class day. From 8 AM until 12 noon, Johnnie filled us in on what to expect before, during, and after surgery. Most of the people in the class were RNY bypass patients. I was the only lap-bandster. I would say 70% of the information presented was bypass specific. I must say, I am even more sure of my decision to have lap-band after today. She would start a topic and then say to me, you won't have to deal with this. No after surgery tubes, no daily vitamin packs to keep you from dieing, and far fewer surgery risks in general.

I do generally feel better about choosing Dr. Boyce. They said today that he will be fills after 6 weeks. Someone recently told me that he wouldn't do them until after 12 weeks.

I bought my starter pack of protein shakes, powder, etc. I also scheduled my first post-op appointment for April 6.

Johnnie gave us a pretty extensive to-do list before surgery. It is good to be busy; it helps the time pass until I become an official loser.