Ok, so my first appointment is Monday 11/3 and I am trying to get all my ducks in a row.

I have seen other threads about this first visit but I have one question no one addressed....

Does the first visit include a physical examination? Because if I don't have to shave my legs, I'm not gonna!

But seriously, what exactly does it include? I assume it is a meet and greet where you go over surgery options, go over medical history, etc. but is there any blood work done or a physical?

I just like to know what to expect...even thought I am sure there are going to be a LOT of surprises in the months ahead, I am trying to be as prepared as I can be.

Also, is there anything you had wished you had asked in the beginning that you didn't?

Thanks in advance for your responses!

(I am posting in 2 forums so my apologies if you have already seen this!)

Edited October 30, 201411 yr by Kiki2004

good questions! I wanna know too!

Hi on your first visit since you didn't mention this was your seminar it depends on your doctor and program, I met my surgeon and nutrition and I had a lot of blood work done, we discuss my cormobilities why I wanted surgery, my expectations as well as what procedure would be best for me. Then all of my appointments and required test were set up. Good luck and congrats on your choice on being healthy .

My first appointment with the surgeon didn't involve any physical exam, other than poking around at my belly a bit. So as long as you are wearing a shirt you can pull up, I'd imagine you'd be okay. In my experience anyway.

I attended the seminar this summer in preparation for this. I've also completed 5 of the 6 month supervised dr diet with my PCP ..............also in preparation for this. My health insurance kicks in on January 2nd. I will be calling my insurance, enrolling, (they tell me I have to "enroll") And I assume I will be directed where to go, when to go, who to see, what to do, etc.