So I work in the medical community and I have an appointment with a bariatric surgeon on 07/21. In preparation for this I had consultations with a pulmonologist and a cardiologist. I have appointments already scheduled for after the appointment with a nutritionist, psychologist, and gastroenterologist. I have my stress echo scheduled (07/28) and my sleep apnea appointment tonight. I've read several books and done a bit of research to prepare. Is there anything else I should do in preparation? I work strange hours and cannot always say I'll be out by time X, Y, or Z but I have a flexible schedule for the next four weeks hence wanting to schedule my specialists and testing as much as possible.

It sounds like you are on the way. You might pick up a pill crusher and a pill splitter if you do not currently have one. After surgery your taste buds may change. So be prepared to experiment until you find a Protein shake that you can tolerate. Sometimes you can get your hands on sample packs or go to GNC and pick up some singles. Protein daily requirement is important. They gave me a small plastic spoon at the hospital. But after a few months I went out and purchased a small metal spoon. Even at 3 years post-op, I still use it all the time.

In many states, they have centers of excellence for bariatric surgery. These are like the full meal deal. They cover all the bases. It is more than just surgery. You should also eventually go through almost a full day of training. To begin with they schedule almost a full day of pre-op testing. It is only in the areas that the surgeon has some concern after the pre-op tests that they progress to more specialized testing such as EKGs, Ct Scans, pulmonologist for sleep apnea. I would also recommend that you start attending Bariatric Surgery Support Group meetings. Generally these are held once per month and are free.

I would recommend checking out some youtube videos of people in various stages. I watched probably a hundred hours worth or videos over the 7 months leading up to surgery, and I learned so, so much that no doctor can really prepare you for. Melly May on youtube if my favorite. Good luck to you!

I would recommend checking out some youtube videos of people in various stages. I watched probably a hundred hours worth or videos over the 7 months leading up to surgery, and I learned so, so much that no doctor can really prepare you for. Melly May on youtube if my favorite. Good luck to you!

I started watching a lot of You Tube too (contemplated starting my own WL JOURNEY videos too) & yup I like Melly May too! Very informational....

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Lake county..

Im in the middle of the process. I have my appointment coming up on 8/2 with the medical Dr. and just have been wondering what kind of testing will they require.

I will be done and ready to submit my paperwork for my final approval from insurance the beginning of September.

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