Starting the Journey...

[Mistie 201]

Wednesday is the 'almost' big day! On Wednesday, I get to meet with my surgeon for the first time, the nutritionist, the bariatric nurse, the financial counselor, and do my lab work (I know, a lot at one time). I'm so excited!

Back in April, I met with a surgeon at a different clinic and it was NOT a good fit - it was a horrible experience, so I decided to choose a different clinic. I have been waiting on this appointment since the beginning of May. Since that time, rather than waiting and doing the 3 months of visits with the doctor/nutritionist required by insurance, I decided to be proactive, and have been doing the 6 months of phone visits with a nutritionist through my insurance company. I will complete these visits the first of October.

Since I have been doing this for a few months already, and waiting for a few months, even though I am just getting started with the clinic, it feels like I've been in the process for quite awhile already. I'm so anxious for my appointment on Wednesday I'm ready to burst! I wonder if they might need to sedate me just to make it through the first appointment? LOL

[lachellove 486]

Good luck welcome to the journey.. I was like that so nervous I'm still nervous .. Lol hopefully that subsides. In time. Lol anyway time will fly by so fast. Best wishes.

[nickisleeve 127]

Mistie, I have a few questions. Please help! You waited from May to get an appt in August? I just sent my paperwork in to Dr Cummins office last week. Goodness. I guess I should knock out a few things as well. Where did you get your sleep study done and who was your nutritionist. I'd love to be proactive as well and knock these things out.

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[BarefootDrummer 108]

Congratulations on starting your journey and great job on being proactive! I first decided to pursue the surgery in November and have just gotten through everything required and approved for July 27th surgery. I'm so excited too.

I'm glad you switched doctors when you realized the other wasn't a good fit! I had breast cancer and found that you really do need to be proactive with finding a doctor that is right for you and one that you can truly trust.

Good luck on your journey!