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SMP1126
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Thanks to all for your responses! I really appreciate all the help. I did have the GI clearance (Barium swallow) at the consultation. They did it right there. I also had a cardiac clearance from my cardiologist, so those are out of the way. My insurance is requiring a 90 day wait which is frustrating
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Thanks to all for your responses! I really appreciate all the help. I did have the GI clearance (Barium swallow) at the consultation. They did it right there. I also had a cardiac clearance from my cardiologist, so those are out of the way. My insurance is requiring a 90 day wait which is frustrating,
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Well, I finally decided after waiting far too long, to look into Gastric Sleeve surgery. I had a consultation one week ago and it proved very informative at which point I decided to go for it! I have the blessing of my PCP and cardiologist as well, which reinforces my belief that I'm making the right choice. I'm going for preliminary blood work this week. I do have a couple of questions however.....while reading through some of the entries on this site, I've come across mention of psych evals and endoscopy tests? The surgeon didn't mention this and although I don't have any reason to expect any issues, I was wondering if anyone could explain to me exactly what these are? It's sort of the fear of the unknown for me, and I'd like to at least have an idea what I'm in for prior to these tests. Thanks for your help!