So I just had my last nutrition class today..YAY! I was told I would receive a call by the end of the week to schedule my pre op appointments. I have already had appointments with the psych, nutritionist, exercise class, endoscopy and blood work. Wondering What else is required pre op?

I had a consult with a cardiologist. a pulmonologist and a sleep medicine specialist, but you have to take into account that I'm really older than dirt!

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I had a consult with a cardiologist and a sleep medicine specialist, but you have to take into account that I'm really older than dirt!
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I had a consult with a cardiologist. a pulmonologist and a sleep medicine specialist, but you have to take into account that I'm really older than dirt!
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That’s what I was figuring cardiologist. Didn’t think about pulmonologist. Thanks for responding!

That’s what I was figuring cardiologist. Didn’t think about pulmonologist. Thanks for responding! [emoji4]

I had to see a cardiologist also, already have sleep apnea so that was covered. Now waiting on approval from insurance company [emoji3]

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Before anyone starts to think they'll need to do so as well, let me stress that very few people will need to see a cardiologist before surgery. I'll be able to have my PCP do my pre-op physical and he can do an EKG in his office. The need to see a cardiologist, pulmonologist or any other medical specialist is on a case by case basis.

Also, exercise classes are not a universal requirement either. I know my surgeon does not require them for his patients, though he does suggest them. Considering I've got a bad back, arthritic shoulders and bone spurs on both big toes, exercise is a literal pain for me. I've got to lose all my weight without breaking a sweat.

Like I told her-- at 72 --I am old as dirt. Strange though my former bariatric practice aka "the dirty dogs " did require those of all their patients. They did not require life style trainers, exercise physiologist or extensive nutrition consult which I noticed several people have had to do. It must have something to do with how they want to prepare you.l still find Bariatric Pal helpful[emoji7] I've learned things here nobody else thought to tell me.

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