May 8th meet with surgeon

[cheeze82 59]

Excited! But wish i could find someone to talk to about this. On may 8th i meet my surgeon for the first time. I have my approved referral and everything else complete. I know that every surgeon is different and that they give different people different things to do! But i just want a better understanding of what the first meeting with the surgeon is like. And about how long looking at the date to having the surgery. Just really want meet people who have been through it already. my boyfriend is 100000% supportive and helps with everything but still looking to meet people who are going through it....any help, trips, suggestions would be awesome!!

[Pixie Dust 526]

My understanding is if you've met all your criteria or are working towards it, that first meeting with your surgeon is usually when you set a surgery date. That's how mine went anyway. Good luck to you & so wonderful you have a very supportive boyfriend! Support from loved ones makes a world of difference in the outcome of your journey!

[cheeze82 59]

thanks for the response! When did you have yours done?

[Pixie Dust 526]

You're welcome Cheeze! I haven't had my surgery yet. My surgery date is July 15th because I requested summer surgery, when my kids are out of school. I'm just going by the plan that I was given when I attended my first meeting. The program director of the hospital where I'm supposed to have my surgery gave me a plan list & I have had to go thru the check list getting different appointments done & testing done. But she said, once you meet your surgeon, you get your surgery date & that's pretty much it!

[cheeze82 59]

awesome! well good luck hun!

[newlife27 323]

Im still in the beginning stages but i had my first appt and my doc told me it was up to meet how fast things went if i did my part they would do there's....i have to get a egd and pulmonary and sleep study a psych eval and all of those are schedule i will ve done all appt by June 12th hoping to be sleeved by July...but at the first appt my surgeon talked about my option i originally was gonna get lap band and she convinced me that wasn't my best option then we discussed all of the test i needed before surgery and also let me know things that weren't required by my insurance like nutrition classes and she let me know that she wasn't gonna do a cardiac test bc it wasn't necessary.....it was about 30 to 45 and i was out the door all appts set and the nurses took care of everything all the referrals i may need etc i have an awesome team:) im very nervous and excited good luck with everything lady!!!!!!

[newlife27 323]

Theirs**

[newlife27 323]

And she told me i have to do a 10 day liquid diet before surgery but its all good

[cheeze82 59]

wow good luck girlie! Thanks so much for sharing! you will get there

[browniejan 20]

I went to seminar in January, where I met my surgeon. They got approval from insurance co with a list of tests. I had already done a year of weight management through my work, Had major blood work and had psyche consult and testing, my cardiologist had to approve and sleep study. Then dr sent everything to ins. got approval. saw dr again to sign conscents and set date. i go 5/16

[cheeze82 59]

Congrats girl! I hope it all goes well got you! I cant wish to hear from you after

[FlikschiK 14]

This was a great questuion. I go meet my Dr tomorrow! I am excited & very nervous . Just looking for words of wisdom from people that have had it done also. I have 3 friends that are all having it done all between now & July so we are just trying to keeep each other informed & strong! everyone needs support in many different directions Good luck on all of your Journeys & on the start of the New You!

[AmyR0929 4]

I have my consultation on May 14th. I'm excited and so anxious to get this process started. I'm so glad that I found group, its nice to be able to talk to people who have and are going through it as well.

[cheeze82 59]

That's my birthday chicka good Luck! I'm glad I found thus site too

[LisaDM 194]

I have my consult on June 14th. No insurance approval yet, but a list of other appts to start making. My worry is if I make all these appts and then get denied its a lot of time and money wasted. Of course I would appeal, but still. I also need a letter of medical necessity, but haven't even spoken to my primary care doc about it. My insurance doesn't require referrals for any specialists so I didn't even think about it. Good luck with your appt, I hope everything goes smoothly!