Seminar Before Surgery?

[wonderwoman75 118]

I received my approval from my HMO to see the bariatric surgeon and when i scheduled my appt the drs office is having me do a seminar before they see me. A little strange I thought but I thinks it's because the seriousness of the decision. The Doc is Dr. Krahn in San Bernardino.

[itzme752 24]

I had to go to a seminar before I got my surgeon appointment. I think it's fairly common from what I've heard.

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[FinerWoman 90]

I had to go to a seminar before I got my surgeon appointment. I think it's fairly common from what I've heard.

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Yep me too, everyone will tell you the same on here...thats part of the process.

[wonderwoman75 118]

Does anyone know how long after the seminar before surgery? I'm just trying to figure it out.

[stellar313 26]

I went to my seminar in April, first visit with the surgeon in June, surgery Oct 1st. A lot will depend on your surgeon and your insurance requirements. My insurance only required 3 months supervised weight loss.

[itzme752 24]

Yeah it depends on what your insurance requires. Mine was 3 months also. I ran into some issues with my heart and had to see a cardiologist for clearance so that pushed me back a little. I went to my seminar in December, met with surgeon in February and had surgery in August.

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[OleHippieGal 275]

I only had to attend 1 seminar lasted hour in 1/2. it was at the clinic the doctors have, went to seminar and then signed up for surgery same night they called me for my first appt 2 weeks later had all the test done EKG, blood work, chest xray, during the seminar found out that i would need the psyhc evalutation, and a upper scope done, so next day after seminar i set that all up into motion and got it all done. my next appt is 11/2/12. hope i find out about the surgery, hoping to get it done before the new year, so I can say my resolution is too lose weight and this time I will by golly.

[joyaskins34 31]

I had to attend a seminar my appoint with surgeon is tomorrow..they also require me to go to one support group in which they provide you with a certificate to prove you go.i def.think everyone should go to the seminars they are very helpful.

[Shannalee 65]

I received my approval from my HMO to see the bariatric surgeon and when i scheduled my appt the drs office is having me do a seminar before they see me. A little strange I thought but I thinks it's because the seriousness of the decision. The Doc is Dr. Krahn in San Bernardino.

I have to do the same thing and attend a seminar before I meet the surgeon. The seminar for me is Thursday and I feel this will be the first day of my journey even though I have been preparing for months. I agree with joyaskins34 and that the seminars are very helpful and will have great resources for me down the road.

[lovealways 287]

Seminar was required for me. I went in June 2012. I will be having surgery most likely at the end of next month, first week in January. I had to do tons of pre-op testing and 6 months of weigh-ins for my surgeon and insurance. Good luck!

[Nicolebloves 0]

I am actually going to my first seminar tomorrow. When I called the hospital to inquire about surgery, this was the first step. I have to go to TWO 3 hour seminars this week. 3-5 tomorrow and Thursday. Then my next appointment after that is scheduled for November 27th where I meet with the PA and the nutritionist..... i'm really excited that tomorrow starts my first steps towards surgery :-)

[wonderwoman75 118]

How exciting for you! Well congrats to a start of a new you. The journey is well on its way. Each step gets closer and closer right. Have a wonderful day.

[wonderwoman75 118]

Ok so last Thursday I had my seminar and today my drs office called and scheduled my first consult for a week from Tuesday. So excited that I'm gonna burst.

[Vicki Loichinger 444]

wonderwoman, the ball is rolling now, feels good doesn't it?

[wonderwoman75 118]

Yes it does