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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!!!

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@@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!

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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.

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@@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! :)

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