Consultation Visit

[Pinkskyy84 5]

I am so excited... My orginal consulation day was scheduled for June 12th I got a call from my surgeons office they had a cancellation and wanted to know if I could come in tomorrow. OMG I jumped at this oppurtunity... I am sooooooo READY to get this process started...

Can anyone tell me what I should expect ??? Thanks!

[Nacol 76]

The Patient Advocate spoke with me about my history of trying to lose weight, discussed my insurance requirements, took measurements/weight, watched the lap band video while waiting, discussed the lap band, got the lap band book and then I had my first nutrition counseling along w scheduling the next month visit. I have to complete 3 additional counseling prior to the surgery and they put in an order to get my medical history. Now, I am just waiting on the psych referall appointment.

[Pinkskyy84 5]

Thanks for the info! The secretary told me I should expect the visit to be about an hour...

[wildrose1966 396]

I had a consult on Friday, met with the nurse (who also does the fills), she went thru my medical history, family history, explained the surgery, answered questions, did measurements, then passed me to a patient care counsellor (who has had the procedure), who went over the timelines, procedure, cost (self pay), open dates and next steps. My clinic gave me a very thorough information kit and there was no pressure to secure a date.

Once I select my date, I will have to do bloodwork, chest xray, ecg, and nutritional councelling.