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First Appointment with Surgeon

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lookingforwardtothin    9

lookingforwardtothin
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Having my first meeting with surgeon today. Going to Fairfield Bariatrics in CT. Anyone else go there?

The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.

I feel my road to weight loss is insane, so am now making the much needed change toward success. I am 5'10", 294 lbs and 55 years old. No comorbidities, just a 40 BMI. Did I just say " just"? Ha ha. Only here is a 40 BMI a good thing, right? I believe the sleeve is the way to go for me, but will wait to hear what my doctor says.

Any others starting the journey by seeing their surgeon for the first time??

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lookingforwardtothin    9

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Yeah! Visit went well and it's the sleeve for me. Now I just have my checklist to get through. Surgeon said I could have my surgery by end of April if I get all my tests done quickly. Getting started on it today!

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Ms_Dee    4

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I have my first appointment with the surgeon today. My surgeon is Dr. Rabaza - South Miami Hospital. I am a little nervous and I hope I ask all the right questions and get all the right answers! :) I do want to have the vertical sleeve surgery - I think that is the best option. Just like you I "only" have a 40 BMI (5'2", 240lbs) and no comorbidies. Hopefully I will be able to have my surgery soon. I would like to be healed up (and a little thinner) in time for my sons wedding, June 1st. I wish you the best of luck!!

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ruthie74    101

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Hi! Yes I saw my surgeon, nutritionalist, psychologist, had the EGD, had blood work and ultra sound done. I have my sleep study left and one more visit with the nutritionalist.

My BMI is 38. I have fatty liver and most likely sleep apnea.

I am 5'4 and weigh 226

I want this surgery sooooo much! I hope my insurance accepts me!

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kokomoshell    3

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I have a BMI of 41,,im 4ft 8in, n 47 yrs old n im new on here..I dont c a Dr. till 3/20.. can some1

tell me all the test u have 2 do 1st n Y??????

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kpettaway    3

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I had blood work and urinalysis done, a sleep study, cardiac eval and EKG, abdomen ultrasound and chest X-ray, and psych eval. Some people have to have and EGD but I already had one within the year.

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kpettaway    3

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The sleep study is to make sure no sleep apnea, EKG and cardiac eval is to make sure heart is strong enough for procedure, psych eval is to make sure your mindset is right and you have the support you need, EGD is to make sure there is no Hpylori bacteria and no ulcers, blood work is for deficiencies. Abdomen ultrasound and chest X-ray is to also look at any abnormalities in chest or stomach.

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kokomoshell    3

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thanks,, that helps alot more of understanding it all....

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naynayfrey    2

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My first appt with my surgeon was in early Feb. I have been to 1 of 3 PCP visits. Going for my upper GI next Thrusday. My psych eval is Wed of next week. And my initial sleep study appt is Friday. I feel like all I have been doing is going to doctor's appointments. I am 39 yrs old, weight 284, 5'4", BMI of 49 ,diabetic, have hypertension and high cholesterol. So ready to feel better. Praying all goes well and am approved by May. Wish me luck! BTW... Love this site!

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lookingforwardtothin    9

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One of the tests I'm scheduled for is an abdominal ultrasound. This is to look at my gallbladder to see if there are any stones in it. If there are, the surgeon may remove it as well to avoid further complications. I'm also having a hiatal hernia repair. This should help cut down on GERD, which I already have. So many things to do to get ready. I'm glad to meet all of you and to have this support!! Good luck to us all...

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kokomoshell    3

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great 2 no,,i just went 2 my MD 2day, he had did some blood work on me n he sd my Liver or Gallbladder

is off on the #'s so he is doing a liver n gallbladder utlasound on them.... i just sd good, thinking it will help

my other Dr. already have some test done 4 him.. i no i have gall stones,, soo if my new Dr. can take

them out at the same time Great... thanks,, love this site,, learn something everytime im on here....

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kpettaway    3

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Is anyone going for a cardiac clearance? EKG' date=' stress test, etc?[/quote']

I am on Thursday the 14th

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