Finally did it!

[carrielee 87]

I just had my first appointment with the surgeon. It went really well, and I’m glad I took the first step. We are leaning toward Gastric Bypass as the procedure for me. It’s a 3 month process to surgery with his office, 3 visits with him, 3 visits with dietician, plus clearance by Cardiology, Pulmonology and sleep medicine.

My next visit with him and the dietician will be in about a month and he’s sending out the referrals to the offices for the clearances and working on prior authorization with insurance.

[ShoppGirl 5,072]

That’s awesome. So happy for you!! It’s good that they require more meetings with the dietician than most. My Dr didn’t require but one for my first surgery and I know I would’ve benefitted from more.

[carrielee 87]

1 minute ago, ShoppGirl said:

That’s awesome. So happy for you!! It’s good that they require more meetings with the dietician than most. My Dr didn’t require but one for my first surgery and I know I would’ve benefitted from more.

He seemed really knowledgeable and understanding and compassionate and really willing to do whatever he and his team can to help me get my life back with this surgery which gives me hope.