They will give you the date and you start it 7 days before the OP date. It's by far the best lrd compared to any that I have seen on here and I may be wrong but it's the shortest too. Do NOT deviate from it though hun because the minute you do it goes right back up and that will cancel the OP because it's far too much of a risk to do it and causes major risk to you so Mr Dresner won't put you at riskfor anything... It's not milk diet either as he doesn't believe that the milk diet works at all and reduces the patient's immune system. Different Surgeons have their own rules but you will be surprised after reading many problems people have on here the variety of foods is good. I was never hungry when I did mine because I reduced the amount I was eating up to 3weeks before I started and was worried about putting weight on because I was on my first all inclusive holiday and came home a week before my op. I was worried about so many things and scared too but really had no need to be. Easy to say when your on this side but I really can't explain how good you are looked after. I have major problems with anesthetic and they were brilliant....They advise you to get any meds you take now changed to liquid form before your date to make it easier to take after, ask your doctor for a prescription for as many liquid forms and Dalvit which is a liquid multivitamin given to children and babies Hun. I also advise you to buy some peppermint cordial as it can be added to warm water for trapped wind as it can cause you pain afterwards its the gas they use to make it easier to do the OP but it is just wind Hun. If you have any questions I can help with just say I will try to help you if I can...Even what you wear after will make a difference. Loose nightdress and comfortable knickers are best because it's easier for you when they come check on you after the OP. No will come and see you after too if she's at work. Xx