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First Consultation with Surgeon Jan. 24th



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I go for my first consultation with the surgeon the 30th. My BMI barely qualifies me for surgery but i have high blood pressure and high cholesterol also...plus low thyroid. Would love to hear what your first consultation with your surgeon was like? Silly that i'm so nervous about it :)

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Mine was preceded by a one on one seminar with the bariatric nurse, so she answered most of my questions. When he walked in he went through my medical history, overview the options of surgery, brief explanation of hospital stay and life after, and then a brief physical exam.

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I almost felt, okay I did feel, like the surgeons visit was just a technicality....just the last thing that had to be checked off a list....I think his nurse and coordinator know my entire life history and are my true heroes!!

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Good luck. I myself have been so curious as well. My first meeting with the surgeon is on Tuesday (22). Pm me after i can give you the low down

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Good luck. I myself have been so curious as well. My first meeting with the surgeon is on Tuesday (22). Pm me after i can give you the low down

Hi There...i was going to PM you but can't find the button to do it. How did your first Dr. Appt. go today...Would love to hear all the details :) ...and what was accomplished this first visit.

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