I had my nutritionist consult today. It went really well, she was really nice. Mainly discussed my current eating/health situation and then discussed what I would be eating once surgery is complete and my stomach is healed. The appointment was about 25 minutes. Unfortunately she was not covered by insurance, so I paid $150 out of pocket.

Tomorrow morning I have my psych evaluation. My bariatric coordinator said it would be about an hour and a half. I'll update this post after my appt tomorrow!

Once I finish these two appts I need to get an EGD. Then decide if I want to pay out of pocket and have surgery soon, or wait and likely get denied by insurance (BMI is under 40 and no real qualifying co-morbidities).

Edited January 31, 20179 yr by LorinEliz37

Just finished up with my psych evaluation. Not too bad. Just typical questions, health history, family history, job, school, etc. Then I took three tests - 1 for depression (none!), 1 about eating habits (emphasis on mindfulness), and one just kind of general medical/opinions/beliefs questions (like 50 questions).

I see my primary care NP on Monday for my second dieting appt.

I met with the nutritionist today also. My insurance requires a 6month medically supervised weight loss plan. She is very nice. Hoping to get my surgery June or July.

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