Which appointments should I get done first?

[erica2185 84]

So after meeting with my surgeon I'm now required to do 6 months of nut classes as well as pysch,cardio, pulmonary and all which ones should I make a priority first? Being as though its going to take 6 months regardless.?

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[achappex3 346]

I'd just get them all scheduled and spread them out if you want.

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[erica2185 84]

@achappex I got my cardio,pulmonary, a nutrition all scheduled but I wasn't sure if I should do my labs and blood work done first.

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[achappex3 346]

From what I was told, blood work will be drawn 2 weeks before surgery.

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[erica2185 84]

Ok yea that's what I thought my paper work was saying thanks☺

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[Mary Burdick 18]

Get your classes done first, after the classes the certificate you get us good for a year, then you can schedule all the other things. The classes usually give you a format of what needs to be done and when.

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[DangerMouse007 105]

This is how it worked out for me:

Month 1 - Meet with surgeon; Meet with Pulmonary/setup sleep lab study

Month 2 - Met with cardio to set up Stress Test; Meet with nutrionist; sleep Study; Meet with psychiatrist (some require 2 visits; mine was only one)

Month 3 - Meet with Surgeon's PA

Month 4 - Meet with Surgeon's PA; Received CPAP Machine

Month 5 - Meet with Nutrionist; Do Stress test and follow-up with cardiologist

Month 6 - Follow-up with Pulmonary on CPAP usage; Pre-procedure blood draw; Meeting with Surgeon's PA

If that gives you some idea.

[Ashley_Amazing 0]

I met with my surgeon and about a week later did the blood work. Then had my first nutrition class.

My cartiologist and pulmonary were scheduled 2 days apart. My cartiologist gave me the okay and faxed the papers to the surgeon my pulmonary doctor referred me for a sleep study.

I completed my 2 required support groups already.

So waiting for the sleep appointment and the psychologist appointment. Then just my remaining 5 months of nutritionists visits. I wanted everything out of the way early.

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[AnnaKarenina 11]

I'm doing my 6 month doctor supervised diet now with my primary care doctor and I'm going to do a bariatric nutrition class as soon as they schedule me because my insurance doesn't cover it and it is only $50.00.

I'm scheduling my psych, endoscopy and gall bladder ultrasounds for January 2017 so it will go towards my deductible and out of pocket. Something you may want to consider if you are using insurance.

January is month 6 for me also, so we can submit everything for approval in February.

[Tiffanie13 41]

I went home after my consultation and set up my appointments as soon as I could. But I only had to do the surgery clearance from my primary doctor, blood work, psych eval, and upper GI so what what worked for me may need to be spread out more for you. Best wishes and good luck!

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[Gail Powell Bass 0]

Hello, I am eagerly counting down the 6 months of weight loss checks to finally get my gift of a new life. Presently I am in my 3 month of 6 doctors visits. I have started this journey the last of August. I have already met with my wonderful surgeon, Dr. Sudan ( Duke medical center). Had lots of blood test ( various components of Vitamins and minerals.), EKG, Chest X-ray, Tetanus booster, Flu shot, Endoscopy/ colonoscopy, met with the psychologist, and the Nutritionist.

Gee, I am so excited, want to get all the information I can. I am a newbie, and any help you can give me, I would love to read. Presently I think I will be doing the Gastric By-pass (R-Y). I am trying a lot of Vitamins , Proteins that my nutritionist suggested in order to find the ones I like best.

[teedsg 250]

I scheduled my appointments as follows:

Month 1-nut visit

Month 2-nut visit, 1 psych visit, surgeon visit

Month 3-nut visit, home sleep study, surgeon visit

Month 4-nut visit, surgeon visit

Month 5-nut visit, surgeon visit

Month 6-nut visit, pre-op surgeon visit(@pre-op surgeon visit, I will get EKG, Chest X-ray, PFT, and labs)

I didn't have to do a colonoscopy

[GBShell 0]

Hi. Just new. I went to my orientation session today and came away feeling very lost. I am second guessing my decision and that makes me so sad because I really want this for me. Help.

[erica2185 84]

Hi. Just new. I went to my orientation session today and came away feeling very lost. I am second guessing my decision and that makes me so sad because I really want this for me. Help.

@ GBShell why the second thought??

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[GBShell 0]

I think fear. It is permanent life decision/change and what if I can't do it?