Called the hospital yesterday and am scheduled for Wednesday! Going to see if I qualify and fill out paperwork.

Did you all take someone with you to your first appointment or go solo? I'm not sure what to expect. Going to Riverside Hospital in Ohio.

It depends on your needs. If you have a spouse who you will want as your support person, it might be helpful to bring hem along. Take a notepad and take notes.

I second the notepad advice. May also want to write out all your questions beforehand as you will be hit with a lot of information and your mind may go blank, as mine does lol.

I brought my husband to my first appointment and he knows the diet I'm on and keeps me accountable

Thanks guys! My hubby can't come unfortunately because he has to work. However I was thinking of taking my step mom.

Just wasn't sure if I would need to be "examined" and if so, bringing her would be incredibly awkward!

The consultation should just be an informational session. Just remember that goes both ways. Make sure you inform them of all your medical history and any meds you are taking.

Defiantly a notebooks!! And if you need support take support. I took my husband also so that he knows what is going on.