Hi: I had my surgery on 11/4 at St. Barnabas Hospital in NJ by Dr. Nussbaum. I just called his office and yes, he wants me to have the 1st. fill on 11/21; as long as I have no soreness, I will be alright, I am told. And, you are correct, I should not be eating certain types of food; seems that my vitamins were making me hungry, but now I take them before I go to bed and I am not as hungry. Thank you everyone for your posts.