Officially on the sleeve path

[WitchySar 244]

I had my first appointment with the surgeon, dietitian, and counselor today. I couldn't be happier! I loved everyone I met at the office. They were all so warm and friendly. After talking to the surgeon we decided that my first choice of the sleeve is the best. So I am now officially on the path for the sleeve. Yay!

Next step is another weigh in with my PCP on August 3rd (I already did two with her, June and July), then a weight management class on August 9th where they do a weigh in as well. After that I'll finish off the rest of my weigh ins with my clinically managed diet with the surgeon's office. They're going to be able to count the time I did with my PCP toward the 6 month requirement. Yay! So if everything goes well I'll be done with the diet portion in November. I have bipolar and the surgeon said if I remain stable on my meds that I will possibly be able to have the surgery in December. That would be amazing! So we'll see what happens next on that.

In the meantime he said I don't need to have more tests (like EKG, sleep study, etc) because my medical history don't show any need for them. Yay! He does want me to have a body composition analysis thingy (I can't remember the exact name of it), and that's it.

So that's where I am in my journey now. So excited!

[biginjapan 647]

That's great Witchy Star! So glad to hear that you found a great team to work with.

[Nurse_Lenora 903]

Congratulations! Also, please please make sure you know your insurance companies requirements for surgery. My insurance required me to see a Cardiologist for clearance as well as a Pulmonologist even though I had to history of cardiac or pulmonary issues.

its always best to get any and all testing done now, well before expected surgery so it doesn't delay your surgery.

[WitchySar 244]

My insurance only requires a 6 month clinically supervised diet and a meeting with the counselor again within 90 of surgery. No other testing required.