Had initial appointment today!

[LBS15 18]

I had my appointment today for surgery screening. My doctor does all everything in one day. Including: psychology testing, meeting with dietician, medical history review and testing; insurance coverage info; and set up appointment for EGD, EKG and chest X-ray. I'm very excited. I got to reading too much negative stuff and was worried about having the gastric sleeve. I go 2/10 for the other tests and then surgery consult is set up after that. Only insurance requirement my weight has to stay where it is between now and surgeon consult.

[leag78 469]

Best of luck to you, and judging by how fast everything is going for you, your surgery may be scheduled for late Feb or early March.

[LBS15 18]

I just need to get recommendation letter from PCP to fulfill insurance and move process along and have appointment Monday.

[bobbyswife 862]

Good luck! It's a wild ride!

[alwaysvegas 702]

That will be one busy day with all those tests, but I would've loved to had it all done at once. Talk about efficient!

Best of luck on your surgery!

[livvsmum 2,369]

Wow! That will be one busy appointment! As far as reading negative things, don't let that scare you. I remember reading the "weight gained since having surgery" thread on this site before having my sleeve surgery and nearly backing out of it because of it. If you take the opportunity this surgery gives you, follow the plan, and do the emotional and physical work you need to do, you will do great! If you want to read some positives instead of negatives, feel free to check out my blog in my siggy. I've tried to share the good, the bad, and the beautiful from my first appointment on. Good luck to you on your journey!