Melbourne, Florida

[youtalk 1]

Anyone out in Melbourne Florida...?

[MPatrizzi 0]

Hi youtalk,

I am from Melbourne and scheduled for surgery on 5/21 with Dr. Fusco

[youtalk 1]

Hi youtalk,

I am from Melbourne and scheduled for surgery on 5/21 with Dr. Fusco

Oh that's so awesome, I just got some literature from his office today. I'm going to look it over, and see about moving forward.

So did they make you jump through hoops to get the operation?

[MPatrizzi 0]

No hoops. I went to the seminar at the beginning of April, which is a requirement and then made my decision. I am self-pay so that helps. I scheduled my PCP (done yesterday), nutritionist (last Monday) and then psychologist (last Wednesday). I spoke with Kathy Blair at Lifeshapes and she will schedule pre-op appts. with Dr. Fusco, etc. 12 days before surgery.

I think it has been very easy up to this point and I am very excited.

Have you been to the seminar yet?

[youtalk 1]

No hoops. I went to the seminar at the beginning of April, which is a requirement and then made my decision. I am self-pay so that helps. I scheduled my PCP (done yesterday), nutritionist (last Monday) and then psychologist (last Wednesday). I spoke with Kathy Blair at Lifeshapes and she will schedule pre-op appts. with Dr. Fusco, etc. 12 days before surgery.

I think it has been very easy up to this point and I am very excited.

Have you been to the seminar yet?

No I'm actually going to the seminar May 3rd.

What is the PCP?

And what types of things did the nutritionist and psychologist talk about? So you haven't even seen the DR yet? (about your personal situation)

[MPatrizzi 0]

PCP-Primary Care Physician. I will see Dr. Fusco within 12 days before surgery. He is the pretty much the last one you see, because they want to make sure that you have been approved for the surgery by everyone else first.

The nutritionist basically tells you what your diet will consist of for the first 6 weeks after surgery. Also what diet to follow 3 days before your surgery. It was great info!

The psychologist just makes sure that you know what you are getting into. That you understand what will happen. Also talks a little about your family history, why and when you starting having weight issues.

I actually spent more time with the nutritionist than the psychologist.

Well, that great about the seminar. That's just next week.

[youtalk 1]

PCP-Primary Care Physician. I will see Dr. Fusco within 12 days before surgery. He is the pretty much the last one you see, because they want to make sure that you have been approved for the surgery by everyone else first.

The nutritionist basically tells you what your diet will consist of for the first 6 weeks after surgery. Also what diet to follow 3 days before your surgery. It was great info!

The psychologist just makes sure that you know what you are getting into. That you understand what will happen. Also talks a little about your family history, why and when you starting having weight issues.

I actually spent more time with the nutritionist than the psychologist.

Well, that great about the seminar. That's just next week.

I know the seminar is right around the corner, I'm excited slash nervous in the same breath. But I think I'm ready to kick this extra weight.

So how have you been? Did you have a fill yet? Where was the procedure done? and how did you feel the next day?

I'm sorry for all the questions, but you dealth with the same doctor and everything as me. Thank you so much for all your help!!

[MPatrizzi 0]

I haven't had the surgery yet. It is scheduled for 5/21. I am just waiting for my last few appts with Dr. Fusco.

[mls67 0]

Hi Youtalk, I am hoping to be able to get to the seminar this week as well -

[MPatrizzi 0]

Hi again MLS,

I went to the seminar in April.

I hope you can get into the one coming up!

[mls67 0]

Thanks Melissa - I sent an email to the office, so probably won't hear from them until Monday - but I sure hope I can get in as well... it would be nice not to have to wait another month!

You get banded on May 21st, right? Very exciting! I can't wait to hear all about it!

Mary

[youtalk 1]

Hi Youtalk, I am hoping to be able to get to the seminar this week as well -

Oh sweeeet, I'll see you there. My name is Tom.

[youtalk 1]

I haven't had the surgery yet. It is scheduled for 5/21. I am just waiting for my last few appts with Dr. Fusco.

Oh... How many appointments have you had with Fusco..? And which bank did you go through for the procedure...?

[mls67 0]

Hi Tom and Melissa -

Tom I will see you on Thursday! And, what do you mean by 'which bank' did Melissa go through? For financing... or something else?

Thanks!

[youtalk 1]

Hi Tom and Melissa -

Tom I will see you on Thursday! And, what do you mean by 'which bank' did Melissa go through? For financing... or something else?

Thanks!

Well if your self-pay you can get financing through a local bank. Lynn the office manager told me a couple of the local credit unions will finance the procedure.