1St Surgeon Visit... What To Expect

[drexelgirl 45]

Hello! I was approved by insurance 100% after the info session. I have my first meeting with the surgeon Friday. What can I expect?

[Izuri 428]

My first meeting with my surgeon was immediately after my information session. During the appointment we talked over the procedure I'd decided on, what expectations he had for me, what required tests he wanted me to get with other facilities before approving surgery (i.e. psych eval, sleep study), and answered any questions that I had. After I didn't have much to do with his office until after I finished the requirements. I'm not sure if that's exactly how yours will go, but I assume that it will probably contain at least most of that, and maybe any additional requirements he has (like the weight loss some surgeons require pre-surgery).

[Bufflehead 6,358]

I think it really varies depending on the practice. I had my first visit last week.

--met with nutritionist and bariatric nurse to discuss diet plan (they want everyone to start on a 1200 cal. diet immediately); have BP taken, get weighed and measured

--met with surgeon to discuss different types of bariatric surgery, medical history, answer questions, talk about required pre-surgery tests (in my case, just an upper GI for now, I think a chest x-ray prior to surgery as well) get poked/prodded/basic physical exam

--have blood drawn to check vitamin/mineral/cholesterol levels etc.

--meet with exercise physiologist to discuss exercise program and conduct h. pylori test

--brief meeting with front-office staff to set up an appointment for psych testing & evaluation with their in-house psychologist (that's tomorrow) and make sure they have all my insurance info.

That was mine -- it took about 2.5 hours.

[drexelgirl 45]

Ty:)

[simply.torri 28]

This was really helpful, thanks everyone! I am attending the information session on Saturday, and I hope to have a surgeon meeting soon thereafter!! Goodluck with your visit!

[Losingitforgood! 50]

Mine was after a group session meeting with him. Then he pulled us each in and did a small exam and we talked about my concerns/questions. I was armed with my questions- and my surgeon was impressed by all I was asking.