My First Surgeon Appointment

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I met my surgeon today and I LOVE him! He is Dr. Al Spaw in Nashville and I highly recommend him to anybody in the Nashville area.

My husband and one of my daughters went with me and they were both put at ease about the procedure. I think they realized listening to me talk to the surgeon that I have done my research and I know what I'm doing. Dr. Spaw was very positive about the sleeve and said he thought I was making the right choice for me.

The exercise physiologist was so laid back. He basically said he wasn't going to lay out a plan for me because it's not going to work if it's not something I enjoy. I did find out that I will be able to use the physical therapy machines at the ortho office where I work. Since I'm having a lot of knee pain right now, I will begin with the bike and the elliptical. My plan for right now is 30 minutes 3 times a week.

The nutritionist was VERY helpful. I left feeling like the three month weight loss for Aetna is something I can really do.

Then came the 45 minute psych questionnaire. Ack. So what is this statement supposed to be measuring??? "I often get ads in the mail that I don't want." I said VERY TRUE because who doesn't? I'm not quite sure what they are looking for there. Anyway, the psychologist office will call to schedule my appointment after they analyze my results. Hmm. Hope I pass.

Oh, I also wanted to say that Dr. Spaw was EXTREMELY impressed by all the research I have done and questions I asked him. I would like to thank all of you sleevers for the great information you have given me, both good and bad. You guys are all GREAT!

Lisa