Ist Appointment

[drijc 14]

Hello,

I will be seeing my PCP Tuesday for the 1st appointment to discuss this option. Anyone have any advice?

I am so glad that this forum exists. Your posts are very helpful and inspiring.

Thanks everyone!

[willow13 59]

Good luck on beginning your journey. Don't be afraid to ask as many questions as you need on the first appointment, sometimes it helps to write them down

[drijc 14]

Thank you, I appreciate the advice.

I am really worried about how long it may take to get to the surgery from this point.

[Skinnyana 35]

If you go foward with having surgery, make sure you schedule all your appointments and meet all requirements.. It will make the process smooth and in matter of months you will have a surgery Date. Stay on top of it!

[drijc 14]

Thank you Skinnyana!!!

[drijc 14]

I was too afraid to go. :-(

I've been reading more stories here and will reschedule A.S.A.P.

I just really am afraid that this will be a long process from 1st appointment to surgery.

[sgreen721 17]

I'm only 2 months into this and On Tuesday I get a surgery date. If you have initiative and you get all your appt scheduled ASAP you'll have your surgery before you know it. Be dedicated to your decision.

[drijc 14]

Thank you Sgreen721.

Thank you for sharing. I want this and I know I can do this. You are very inspirational to me.

[sgreen721 17]

We can do anything we put our minds too. God is good!! Put your faith in him and you will be alright

[drijc 14]

Please pray for me. My best friend passed away on the 12th and I've really been struggling with everything.

[sgreen721 17]

Prayers sent your way. I lost my very best friend a year ago on May 26th, and not to hAve him here to support me and walk me through this has been extremely tough. But I've looked to

My faith and I will succeed. I can't see my best friend but he's right here holding my hand

[drijc 14]

I'm not there yet. I'm angry and very sad but the anger is getting better.

[drijc 14]

My appointment with the weight loss counseling center is the 13th. Since I last posted I have learned that I have hypothyroidism, slight anemia and Vitamin D deficiency.

Does anyone know how any of this might impact me approval for the surgery?

Thanks.

[willow13 59]

I don't know about the anemia or Vitamin D but I have hypothyroidism and it never affected my surgery.

Edited June 8, 2014 by willow13

[JCP 619]

I am anemic and my Nut said I will be prescribed an Iron supplement. She said that my iron need to be normal before I am scheduled for surgery but she didn't anticipate any problems. She said it is common.