First Consult Next Week, What To Expect?

[whitneymalae 69]

I have a first consultation with my surgeon next Tuesday (woohoo!). I know that different surgeons have different steps but I was wondering what all you guys had to go through first. I know there are more steps if you go through insurance but I am paying out of pocket for it. Thanks!

[tlm1120 11]

I just had my first appointment with my surgeon last week! It was fairly uneventful. I had done tons of research, so I knew what I wanted already. I was weighed, asked how tall I am, and then I asked the surgeon a few questions. It was pretty quick! He told me the next steps...nutritionist, insurance approval, pre-op stuff, etc... Let me know if you have specific questions about the appointment! Good luck to you!!

[JessiG1983 50]

For my initial consultation I was weighted and height was measured along with body fat percentage (yikes!!) Then the nurse went over some basic health history questions. Then the doctor came in and asked some other health questions. He then described each surgery, pro's and cons and asked me which I was interested in. He then made his recommendations for what he thought would be a good fit for me (He suggested banding, which is what I wanted anyway.) He then gave me an overview of the process, what his requirements were (psych consult, cardiology clearance, pulmonary clearance, education meeting and nutritionist meeting) as well as what would be expected of me and what I could expect from them. He told me to get started on my "pre-req's" while he sent in his medical records to my insurance for approval. Then we went over my questions. Good luck!!!

[blpchick 50]

At my first consult the surgeon just weighed me and asked me questions and went over health history then explained the surgery in detail. My surgeon only does lap band. Only other appts I had to make before my surgery was nutritionist and then my preop appt for blooed tests. I didnt have to see a cardiologist or anything or even a psychologist.