First Surgeon Consult Next Week - Weigh In Expectations?

[amber2.0 0]

Hi! I have my first appointment with a surgeon for an initial consult. I attended a seminar at the end of May and was originally thinking I would go with a gastric sleeve but after a lot of thought and soul searching, I have decided to pursue an RNY instead. I am super nervous about seeing a new doc, I have had the same PCP for years. Do we have to strip down naked for our initial weigh in? I am very body-conscious and find the thought of being nude in front of strangers absolutely horrifying!!

Have any of you had to be weighed in the nude? Do they allow you to remain clothed, or at a minimum, at least a gown?

Thanks so much in advance!!!

[KristenLe 5,980]

@@amber2.0 You will be weighed clothed. I didn't even undress during my 1st Consult. There's not many Drs that have someone undress completely (even during an exam you'd have a gown). Do not worry - it's an easy visit!

[James Marusek 5,244]

No strip down during initial weigh in. I just removed everything in my pockets and my shoes to remove a little extra weight. Sometimes they even frown on having you remove your shoes.

[amber2.0 0]

@@amber2.0 You will be weighed clothed. I didn't even undress during my 1st Consult. There's not many Drs that have someone undress completely (even during an exam you'd have a gown). Do not worry - it's an easy visit!

No strip down during initial weigh in. I just removed everything in my pockets and my shoes to remove a little extra weight. Sometimes they even frown on having you remove your shoes.

Oh my goodness thank you both!! I know it probably seems so silly but I have been on the verge of a panic attack worrying over this! >.<

I haven't seen a new doctor in years, I am just so mortified by my extra weight and what it has done to my body. I am hoping I will be out cold before they lift my gown (or whatever they do!?) to operate.

I can rest easy knowing I won't be baring too much skin at this consult!