First appointment

[JenSul 21]

I have my first appointment on July 24th.

What will they do then? They said it would be about an hour long.

any ideas

thanks

[HalloweenBaby24 447]

My first appointment was very basic.

They got my weight, Hight and then I got to speak with the Dr and let him know what surgery I was looking into getting (If you don't know they go over everything and help you pick the best procedure for you), after that I was sent to the "Insurance Specialist" who gave me a list of requirements my insurance would like to see to decide if I'll be approved or not.

[JenSul 21]

Thanks!

[jtickle 295]

It depends on the program your surgeon has designed. My first appointment consisted of a history and physical, ekg, chest x-ray, lung test, blood work and h. Pylori test. I talked to the dietitian and discussed my insurance requirements with the insurance coordinator. I was put on a diet that day as well and was referred for an egd. My whole process except surgery took two months. I did not have a 6 month diet or psych evaluation requirement. After my insurance approved, I was scheduled for surgery. I would of had it in May but I had to take care of a financial matter, so I am scheduled on June 25th.

[Kpar909956 87]

I had my 1st visit today. About 40 minutes. Went over medical history discussed cignia insurance qualifications. I see him again in sept after I do 3 month supervised weightliss program required by insurance at that time we will diacuss procedure and schedule pre op semimar to attend. I am guessing all first visits are a little diffetent. I was suprised he did not ask why I wanted the surgery. I guess he could tell with all my health issues

[honeybunz 139]

My first appointment was very basic. They got my weight, Hight and then I got to speak with the Dr and let him know what surgery I was looking into getting (If you don't know they go over everything and help you pick the best procedure for you), after that I was sent to the "Insurance Specialist" who gave me a list of requirements my insurance would like to see to decide if I'll be approved or not.

Me and my husbands first appt went pretty much the same. GL! :-)

[Rovobay 920]

most likely as mentioned above. vitals, meet & greet, medical history, possible blood testing???? good luck