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After the team has determined that you are a good candidate for surgery, you must complete the pre-surgery requirements prior to obtaining a surgery date. You may feel anxious and ready to get on with your progress in weight reduction, but this preparation period is an excellent time for you to begin making lifestyle changes. These changes will help your mind and body get ready for the demands of this procedure. The healthier you are before surgery, the better your body will respond to the stress of and heal from surgery. 

Before Surgery Checklist Begin incorporating lifestyle changes Begin an exercise program Begin taking daily multivitamins Complete and submit to the administrative office all required tests results and/or consultations reports Attend the mandatory education classes Carefully follow pre-operative instructions that begin one month before surgery Change all routine medications to absorbable forms. Must be less than 8mm in diameter. NOT a sustained release, enteric coated or non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs. Attend support group meetings. Purchase items needed for your post-op diet. Attend pre-op appointments(s). One is with the surgeon, one is with the pre admit department.