The journey has officially begun!

[Angelkeeper4 69]

Went to my mandatory seminar last night and have my consult appt for Friday the 18th! Got two of my biggest questions answered and feeling VERY positive!!! Bring on the clearance appts!

[Crosby 303]

Congrats! I just started last month..5 to go.

[moose18201 24]

I have my psych eval in 3wks, then my surgicalclass and I hope surgery in sept. Keep at it the time goes by fairly fast.

[Angelkeeper4 69]

Slight change...appt changed to the 25th. So happy to finally be starting!

[Dawnakers 40]

Congratulations on your first huge step. The time goes by fast (even though you think it is dragging). You will look back in amazement. I have started my two week pre-op diet, surgery is July 21st, and I cannot believe how the time has flown by. I had my seminar Jan 21 and six months to the day - I am having surgery. I am so thankful for everything (except for this headache from the diet).

Best of luck to you.... stay strong!

[Angelkeeper4 69]

I'm hoping to have mine in the fall. Dietician appt in Aug. Not sure what other appts I'll. Need yet.

[Dawnakers 40]

My insurance required

psych eval...colonoscopy (because I am 50)....upper GI....heart doctor...lung doctor (i have asthma)..sleep study (2 - because they found I had sleep apnea) ....x rays....blood work (3 times)...as well as 6 nutrition/dietitian visits

I got everything over and done with as soon as possible just in case something came up (like the sleep apnea).

It's an amazing process...

[Crosby 303]

I'm hoping to have mine in the fall. Dietician appt in Aug. Not sure what other appts I'll. Need yet.

Many variations depending on insurance requirements and surgeon. I have to do 6 months of monthly pcp consults due to insurance. Everything else could actually get done in a few weeks...but I am spreading themout over time. I had my gallbladder out a few months ago so test/ results.

[Angelkeeper4 69]

I have an appt with my pcp next week for the letter of necessity. I wonder if its ok yo call the Bariatric coordinator tomorrow for a list ofexacyly what I need so I can get referrals and get this started?

[Crosby 303]

I have an appt with my pcp next week for the letter of necessity. I wonder if its ok yo call the Bariatric coordinator tomorrow for a list ofexacyly what I need so I can get referrals and get this started?

You could ask but they gave me all the written scripts and referrals at the first appt.

[Angelkeeper4 69]

You could ask but they gave me all the written scripts and referrals at the first appt.

Thanks I didn't think of that!

[DaronB 103]

My insurance required

psych eval...colonoscopy (because I am 50)....upper GI....heart doctor...lung doctor (i have asthma)..sleep study (2 - because they found I had sleep apnea) ....x rays....blood work (3 times)...as well as 6 nutrition/dietitian visits

I got everything over and done with as soon as possible just in case something came up (like the sleep apnea).

It's an amazing process...

My preop appts included Upper GI, Gallbladder Ultrasound, Hida Scan, Chest X-Ray, EKG, Gastroenterologist, Sleep Study, Psych Eval, and nutrition appointments. Had blood work done in March and pretty sure I'll need one more round.

[Angelkeeper4 69]

My preop appts included Upper GI, Gallbladder Ultrasound, Hida Scan, Chest X-Ray, EKG, Gastroenterologist, sleep Study, Psych Eval, and nutrition appointments. Had blood work done in March and pretty sure I'll need one more round.

What's a hida scan?

[Crosby 303]

My preop appts included Upper GI, Gallbladder Ultrasound, Hida Scan, Chest X-Ray, EKG, Gastroenterologist, sleep Study, Psych Eval, and nutrition appointments. Had blood work done in March and pretty sure I'll need one more round.

What's a hida scan?

It shows how well your gallbladder is working. Some surgeons actually will remove the gallbladder during wls because of high frequency of gallstones with big weight loss. Mine doesn't bother with it but I already had mine out.

[Angelkeeper4 69]

Hmmm three years ago I had a bothersome kidney stone and during the various tests they said I had gallstones. Guess that may be added to the list.