After 6 weeks I finally have my initial consult. First weigh in, visit with nutritionist ect. They said it would be about and hour and and half. I am excited but nervous.. As I'm going alone since I trying to keep it hush hush at least for now.

Still trying to decide if its the right thing for me.. Very confusing . I mean I weigh 270 and am 5 6" so I know I need it.. But feel like a diet failure. Ugh .. Any suggestions or what I should expect at visit would be appreciated.

Hi newbie

If you would like to email me I've put together a list of questions you may find helpful when going for a consults. I was self pay... some of the questions may not apply if your going through insurance. Many people that have come out to my coffee groups have found it helpful.

Tom, Toronto

Banded July 6 06

Wt. Loss: 156 lbs

tomander@bell.net

94% of diets fail long term.

def be honest with yourself and the doctor

also accept that just having weight loss surgery wont magically make you lose weight

one must change their entire mental game...develop want power..want this surgery

bad enough to do what it requires to get it done...if one doesnt fully commit, they are

only hurting themselves and will not do well...i read it daily on this forum..people expect to lose 50 pounds a week and then are surprised that they dont...

i wish you all the luck in the world in what ever you decide.

Wait CG... So I'm not gonna lose 50 pounds within the first week?? I'm calling tomorrow to cancel my surgery!!

My initial consult was a couple weeks ago. First they had me fill out a 300+ questionnaire for the psychologist.

Then I was weighed/measured. Then the surgeon came in and talked to me about what surgery I was considering, asked if.i had questions, talked answered all questions, talked about general info about surgery, then I met with the dietician who talked about my history of weight loss/gain and overall history. She talked about getting prepared for surgery and informed me of the 2 week pre-op diet that I would have. Then the fun part. The psychologist. This guy sucked at his job, he concluded that I wasn't crazy! Lol but seriously he asked about a half hour of questions ranging from expectations of surgery, personal history, lifestyle, substance abuse etc..

Then I met with the nurse practitioner who talked about the process going forward and asked if I had dates in mind. Then they let me go home. It was a two and a half hour visit. Not too bad at all. Worst part was the dumb questionnaire! I actually took a picture to show my wife. Enjoy! Lol

Thank you all for your replies. I know this will be a real life change and that part I am actually excited about .. Getting off of the rollercoaster so to speak. I'm sure ill feel better once I go to the appt and will know exactly what I want to do then. I have learned alot reading on these boards .. So grateful for that!