Hello, I'm planning on making my appt with a surgeon soon which would be my first step on this journey. Can anyone tell me what I should expect from a first visit? Also, any information I should have on hand for him?

Thanks!

Hi, my first visit was a discussion about why I chose weight loss surgery and why I chose either the sleeve or gastric bypass. He went over my weight and my BMI and his expectations between that visit and surgery. My surgeon was very thorough. Originally I thought about getting gastric bypass but, I didn’t like the fact that my system would be “re-routed”. After researching (before I met with him) he agreed that the sleeve would be best. I have a 6 month waiting period to prepare. Based on your co-morbidities you will have to have different work up’s done i.e. EKG, endoscopy, Upper GI, nutritionist, psychiatrist, dietician, endless lab work, take your vitamins and find the right protein shake for you. Good luck on your journey. Do you have a waiting period between your visit and surgery?

I also get to meet my surgeon in the next two weeks! I can hardly wait too.

My first surgeon visit consisted on blood work, meeting with the nut, and doctor who was very pleasant . However I had a second visit with another bariactric doctor and their programmer was Awsume I was very impress, I haven't met with that surgeon yet but I have already completed my blood work . Work, EKG, and my psy appointment is tomorrow . Do to the fact the second doctor was more professional I went with his program. As well as the second doctor came highly recommended. The first doctor has not even gave me any appointments .So that says a lot about their program.

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I pass my psychological assessment today whew .