Hi, I'm a newbie to the forum. I had my initial consult yesterday and confirmed I am going to have the rny surgery. My insurance requires 4-6 months dr visits...hoping approval is first time around! Looking forward to reading and hearing everyone's journeys...the good, bad, ups and downs. Take care!

Welcome!!! I'm five weeks post op today. Feel free to ask questions

Hi' date=' I'm a newbie to the forum. I had my initial consult yesterday and confirmed I am going to have the rny surgery. My insurance requires 4-6 months dr visits...hoping approval is first time around! Looking forward to reading and hearing everyone's journeys...the good, bad, ups and downs. Take care![/quote']

Are you going to see Dr Gomez for your appts? She is Great!!!!

I may consider Dr Gomez. Since bariatrics is her specialty I may feel more comfortable with her. Did you use Dr Stote for the psych consult? What did you think (ie good experience, nervous, etc). My appt with him is Friday.

I may consider Dr Gomez. Since bariatrics is her specialty I may feel more comfortable with her. Did you use Dr Stote for the psych consult? What did you think (ie good experience' date=' nervous, etc). My appt with him is Friday.[/quote']

Dr Gomez is so sweet and not even remotely judgmental. My main thing was always to be honest with her even if I ate horribly. Start a food journal now. Do it as much as you can. I use online myfitnesspal, but most of the time I wrote stuff down, shove it in my purse and add it later. Dr Stote is very nice, odd little guy. Dont be afraid to tell him the truth either about how you feel and what not. I wasn't nervous but due to different circumstances this was my 3rd time through. I posted a thread, it's under tell your story called "ready for this". Or you can look at my profile to the threads I've started. I trust St Vincent's with what doctors to see bc those doctors know what insurance wants. I have been through counseling a number of times and if you feel you need it, get it. I'm so happy for you. 4-6 months seems so long but it really isn't and I promise if you pay attention to what you are doing now you will feel more confident the closer to surgery.

Welcome! This is a great site!

Welcome to the group