What happens when you meet the surgeon for the first time?

[Beachsprite 118]

Hi everyone, I know each practice is different and the initial appointment for some would be done with a nurse, but for me the initial appointment for assessment etc is done with the surgeon himself. The appointment it's self is 45 mins long and by the end of it i will either get a decline or set a surgery date.

If i get approved in this appointment I will then proceed with dietitian appointment and possibly a psych appointment and another follow up with the surgeon etc

My initial make-it or break-it appointment is on Wednesday, and I'm just so nervous i'm going to blow it as i'm borderline on the acceptance criteria, can anyone give me any hints or tips whats involved normally?

[byebyedarkpassenger 203]

I had my first face-to-face with my surgeon on Friday. Right before seeing him I was weighted, blood pressure taken. I was given a folder with information about the process, starting with the first surgical appointment and then a checklist of tests to get and nutrition/psych evals etc. Then when I was with the surgeon, he asked me questions about my medical history, we talked a bit about the surgery that I'm interested in (the sleeve), and then he left a ton of time for me to ask any questions I might have. I've read up so much on this procedure and his webinar was so informative that I had very few questions. That's about all we did on this first appointment. I hope this helps. Good luck!

[kayjay14 43]

First appointment was not bad at all. You will get your blood pressure and vitals taken and then you will get your weight and height completed. Then you will talk to the surgeon and he will go over your options. My surgeon asked me what surgery I thought I might want to have and then he suggested his opinion based off of my medical history and weight. He also gave me time to ask questions. He was very nice and understanding and it was very laid back. I was nervous going into it but felt so good when I left knowing that this was the start to my new journey. Good luck!

[momma_missie 30]

I met with my surgeon to be for the first time on Saturday.

I attended a seminar on Saturday and afterwards those who were seriously interested in had their initial consult with the surgeon afterwards. I met with him for about 30 minutes after the seminar. (Before the seminar I was weighed, vitals taken, etc.) He told me that based on my insurance requirements I was eligible for surgery, all that I needed was a psych eval. He told me I would be a great candidate for either the sleeve or RnY procedure.

The nurse came in after he had left with some additional information for me to read over, told me that the insurance/patient advocate would be contacting me by Tuesday or Wednesday and told me that if I wanted to complete my psych eval right then and there that I could do that. (Which I opted to do and was so thankful for.. no time to stress over and worry about it!)