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Phoenix40    66

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I had my surgery consult with the surgeon, but and coordinator today. I was all ready to start scheduling the labs and appointments but the surgeon told me that all I needed to do was lose the requires weight and have the psych exam. No other labs or tests needed. I have high blood pressure but it is managed well and I have never had any type of surgery or other medical issues. Has this happened to anyone else?

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MichelleA    9

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I met with my surgeon and nutritionist yesterday, I just have to lose the weight and get a mammogram. My other tests were up to date.

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Phoenix40    66

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Thank you. I had not heard of anyone not having to go through a series of tests.

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I had my surgery consult with the surgeon, but and coordinator today. I was all ready to start scheduling the labs and appointments but the surgeon told me that all I needed to do was lose the requires weight and have the psych exam. No other labs or tests needed. I have high blood pressure but it is managed well and I have never had any type of surgery or other medical issues. Has this happened to anyone else?

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So glad you had your consult and it sounds like it went well! I too was surprised that there was not more pre op testing required (all I have to do is an EKG and my regular labs are updated). My psych appointment with Kaiser is May 17th. My last go round with a different insurance I had to do an Upper GI, sleep study, EKG and also the regular labs. I am glad to see that other Kaiser patients don't have to do so many pre op tests and I'm not the only one.

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Phoenix40    66

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I was so shocked that I didn't have to anything other than lose the weight. Not that the weight loss is nothing... I just figured I would have more steps to take. Congrats on losing what you needed to! I cannot wait to get to that point.

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audaciousmarie    161

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I was so shocked that I didn't have to anything other than lose the weight. Not that the weight loss is nothing... I just figured I would have more steps to take. Congrats on losing what you needed to! I cannot wait to get to that point.

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Well thats awesome! How much weight does Dr. Dutta want you to lose?

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Phoenix40    66

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From my first weigh in, I have lose 37lbs to have the surgery and I am already down 6lbs. 31lbs to go...it's time to get really serious. I want to drop the weight plus an extra 10lbs before I go on vacation at the end of October (want to have a cushion) and I want to have the surgery in the beginning of November.

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audaciousmarie    161

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From my first weigh in, I have lose 37lbs to have the surgery and I am already down 6lbs. 31lbs to go...it's time to get really serious. I want to drop the weight plus an extra 10lbs before I go on vacation at the end of October (want to have a cushion) and I want to have the surgery in the beginning of November.

It sounds to me as if you are already on the right track. I am so excited for you:)

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