hey guys! I have my (pre op) surgeon visit on 4/28.

I was wondering if anyone could tell me what to expect.

Im paying everything out of pocket so no requirements for ins. I was told the next step is surgery. :cool2:

But what do i expect on the 28th... HELP!!:thumbup:

thanks in advance!

I had my surgery 4/8 and I had to go through a 6 month pre-requisite for insurance. My doctor did not have any pre-requisites, but due to having a high BMI and worried about my liver being to fat, I did start drinking more water. All went smooth with my surgery other than I had a difficult time coming out of the anesthesia. The day of surgery was a whirlwind of emotion, but never once did I second guess my decision. If there is anything I can do to help just message me or email me. Good Luck on your journey!!

My doctor mostly talked about possible, but rare complications with the sugery and with the band. Then they gave me my two week Optifast shakes. That was pretty much it.

If you're going directly through your surgeon there's usually less pre-op testing done than what you may have done trying to qualify for insurance or approval or getting your PCP referal. I am also self pay and the process for me was 2 weeks from initial seminar/consultation to surgery. At the pre-op appt I had my blood drawn, vitals taken, weighed & measured, nutritionist & psych eval & finally a talk with the surgeon. When all was done that same day I started the pre op liquid diet & showed proof of funds for payment. Much simpler than the insurance process! (Btw see if you are getting the best package for your $! Having your fee also give you a year of follow up visits & fills. And I hear some practices even have revision insurance if god forbid there was any complications!) Best of luck!

awesome!

yes I am going through True Results and by using them i will have a whole yr of follow ups nd fills and hv access to support groups.

Im excited about that! :thumbup:

I really dont know why im so nervous.

I have already started buying shakes. lol... just because I know that, that is all I will be drinking for a while. And i need to stock up. my bday is coming up on Friday and thats what i have asked for (for gifts).

Shakes, Shakes, Shakes!

my doc doesnt require and psych eval or a sleep test...

I received a call from the sleep center and i think they scared me into thinking I needed one because I was fat.:thumbup:

i had kidney stones removed a broken ankle I had to get repaired and they never required a sleep test before surgery. :glare:

I didn't have to do a sleep test but it seems like a lot of people do. I don't understand why they make you do a sleep study and want to put people on CPap and Bipap machines when losing the weight usually helps in the long run.