Had my 1st consult!

[SpartanPrincess 82]

Met with Dr. Fielding today at Nyu. He seems cool and relaxed. I have 3 more weigh ins but will get the band in January. Looking forward to it but nervous about the surgery and healing process.

[sylvia42 43]

Congratulations,, I'm just starting my self but it won't be till June or July for me ..

[SpartanPrincess 82]

Time will just fly I'm sure. I just always get nervous like, is this safe I don't want to die type thing but my dr. Said its equal to getting appendix removed, so very safe.

[sylvia42 43]

I'm just going to try to think of this time as I'm getting health in order so going to the doctors once a month just makes me feel like I'm getting a check up.ill be done with my visits in February , then I have to wait till June until they submitted it. I'm alrite with that Im just trying to find out as much as I can an learn from all these amazing ppl..

[Journey2BNThin 62]

I'm tentatively scheduled for Jan. 3rd. I did the pre-Bariatric seminar, nutritional eval & consult with my surgeon. I have one more appointment with the psychologist. Once that is all done & my PCP completes my letter of medical necessity, I should be officially approved by my insurance company. I hate that I have to wait three more months, I would like to start this journey now.

[OhSoNique 84]

Met with Dr. Fielding today at Nyu. He seems cool and relaxed. I have 3 more weigh ins but will get the band in January. Looking forward to it but nervous about the surgery and healing process.

Congrats!! You in NY too! Im doing mines at NY Presbyterian, b/c my insurance is going to give me $1,000 if I do it at one their centers. I went for my 1st visit 9/5 and today met with the dietitian and went over my pre op diet plans. So now just have to get my psych evaluation and have 2 more months of dieting to do and then i get my surgery date! I'm so excited and can't wait. Glad I went on my Jamaica trip this month, I just got back and omgosh I wouldn't have went if I just was banded. So much food and drinks. Now I'm ready to start, have to do a trial run of Protein shakes the lady said to see what I like and don't. Start separating my food and drinks. Have to wait at least 30 mins after eating to drink. Good Luck with everything!!!