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[Sleeve tattoo 17]

Hi Everyone!

I'm about to begin my VSG journey on 7/16. Not the surgery itself but my first meeting with the Dr/Surgeon to talk about what I need to do before a surgery date is set. I feel like I'm at the back of a very long line at a crowded amusement park anxious to be at the front! I've been reading blogs about people who are a few days away before surgery and I am more anxious than ever to get there. I know that most people hate surgery of any kind but this is big deal for me as I am sure it has been for others. With that being said, can someone tell me what to expect at my first appt with the Dr.? Thx

[Nanny3Kids 8]

Welcome LSG :-) where is your dr? Eveyone has different things they go through at different stages! My first apt wasnt with the surgeron but with a NP and she set up all the other apts i needed to have done, endoscopy, ultra sounds, blood work, support group meetings, diet, nurt, sleep study, ect... have done any of these or do you even have too?

[Sleeve tattoo 17]

My Dr. is is Columbia MD and my forst appt is with her. I haven't done any of those things yet except diet and I was seeing a nutritionist. I was told that I had to see one of their so all of my appt with the one I was seeing are null & void. I won't find out who/what I need to do until my first consult.