Preparing for consultation

[losing2win 23]

I have created a list of questions. I meet two different surgeons in late September so I can choose the best one for me. I have researched all of the procedures and decided the sleeve is the best option for me. I will be self paying and hoping to go the hiatal hernia repair option to decrease my costs since my insurance plan excludes WLS surgery. I keep feeling like there's something more I should do to prepare. Do any if you have suggestions???

[rking 484]

My surgeon had a 3 hour seminar we were required to attend. I am so glad I did because I learned so very much. He actually gave the seminar himself. I would look into that, and attend both if applicable and see from there.

I kind of feel like you. I have had my consultation and am in my 3 month 'pre surgery insurance stuff' to lose some weight and get in better shape for surgery. I am about to start trying Protein shakes and see which ones and what recipes I really like. That is something you can start doing. I am also slowly weening off of cokes. Well, I havent had a coke in a week so I guess I have weened off of those. I plan to have surgery in early December and about early November I will start weening off of all caffeine altogether, as that is a requirement from my doctor. I will also really limit my sugar intake. I do not want to be any more miserable than necessary when I do the 2 week pre op diet.

Also, find out what both of their pre and post op diets and requirements are, like a sleep study and an endoscopy.

Good luck!!

[losing2win 23]

Thanks for those tips!