Hello All, I have my very first appt on Aug 21 with the NJ Bariatric center. I already attended the seminar last week. But what should I expect the first appt? Is it going to be like a physical or pretty much a consultation?

I just had my first visit yesterday and all he did was checked my weight, my heart asked me a few questions and said he thinks I would benefit from the surgery

My 1st appointment was all about the paperwork. I felt like I was writing a novel - from all the forms I had to fill out. Everything from my health history and lifestyle to consent allowing my doc to use my picture as promotional materials (I slipped that page into my pocket - no one ever asked me about it. :-) )

Then it was an interview with the doc and he explained everything I needed to accomplish before surgery - insurance approval, blood tests, xrays, stomach scoping, psych evaluation. It took about 2 hours to get through everything.

I was weighed and they took my blood pressure.

Edited July 29, 201412 yr by joatsaint

With my first apt.they did height, weight. Then into another room with NUT and RN, they talked about what I ate and habits I needed to break. Onto my medication lists and problems I have, sleep apnea, copd ect... Saw the surgeon I was terrified! lol. But he talked nice explained what we were doing and asked if I had questions. I also got the 6 month PCP nut appointments and what I have to go through like psychiatrist and cardio and more.

Really wasn't bad but I was there good 2 hours. Go be happy and learn all you can.

I figured there would be lots of paperwork, but my Dr.s office is emailing them to me to have already filled out.

Are they usually aware of the insurance requirements before the first visit? Because they have all my ins info, just wondering if they check before I get there.