Evaluation Appointment (1st Appointment!) Question..

[BooMarie 5]

Hello Everyone!

I found out I didn't have to be referred to a surgeon for my Insurance so I contacted the Bariatric Department of the local hospital who is known for WLS. I was required to go to a information session before scheduling my first appointment. Well I'm glad I went to the info session because I decided on the sleeve instead of gastric bypass!! Then this Monday we scheduled my Evaluation appointment for this Friday!

I'm just curious, what did you do for your Evaluation or first appointment with your surgeons office? I'm not sure what they're going to do and what I should wear if that matters.

Any advice would be fantastic!!!

Thank you!

Brooke

[banditchic 83]

Hello Everyone!

I found out I didn't have to be referred to a surgeon for my Insurance so I contacted the Bariatric Department of the local hospital who is known for WLS. I was required to go to a information session before scheduling my first appointment. Well I'm glad I went to the info session because I decided on the sleeve instead of gastric bypass!! Then this Monday we scheduled my Evaluation appointment for this Friday!

I'm just curious, what did you do for your Evaluation or first appointment with your surgeons office? I'm not sure what they're going to do and what I should wear if that matters.

Any advice would be fantastic!!!

Thank you!

Brooke

weight, height, blood pressure, and he discussed what to expect during the surgery. It was easy and pretty quick. No undressing involved Good luck!

[KrystalP 17]

Great decision !

For my evaluation appt they just weighed me in asked me about 17 page in questions and I met with the surgical coordinator at north shore LIJ. Then she gave me a list of all the doctors and kinds of exams you need to do before it can be submitted for a surgery date . After that I met with the Dr. Larry Gellman which he is just great I asked all the questions i wanted to know . We Actually weighed out the pros and cons of each surgery as well as risk factors . Do not and I mean do not be shy or afraid to ask any questions! This is only the beginning. Remember there are so many great people on this forum that at any time feel free to ask anything at anytime and there is always someone Awake and ready to respond. Good luck