I went to a seminar about a month ago and my first consultation is this week! What should I expect from the consultation? What did you do at your first consultation? Thanks!!

I went to a seminar about a month ago and my first consultation is this week! What should I expect from the consultation? What did you do at your first consultation? Thanks!!

My consultation was at Akron General Hosp. and I first spoke with the surgeon and we talked about my weight history (prior to my appt. they sent me a packet to complete) then I explained why I wanted the sleeve not the RNY. I spoke with his nutrionist, his head nurse and the insurance coordinator in which we discussed if my insurance would cover the sleeve and what was the critieria. So the whole thing was about 4 hrs. I hope this helps.

My consultation was at Akron General Hosp. and I first spoke with the surgeon and we talked about my weight history (prior to my appt. they sent me a packet to complete) then I explained why I wanted the sleeve not the RNY. I spoke with his nutrionist, his head nurse and the insurance coordinator in which we discussed if my insurance would cover the sleeve and what was the critieria. So the whole thing was about 4 hrs. I hope this helps.

I am going to Akron too!! Dr. Zografakis. I attended the seminar on 7/22. I would love to know, in more detail, what to expect! Did ask questions, take notes, etc.?

Would you mind sharing why you chose sleeve over RNY? I too prefer sleeve.

Thanks!