First meeting w/Surgeon tomorrow!

[Jane1979 270]

I'm excited and nervous all at the same time.

I am going to meet the man that will forever change my life! Hubby will be going with me to listen and learn. He is afraid to ask the Dr. Questions so today, I am having him write them out with me. (He's afraid the tone in his voice will piss off the Dr.)

Not real sure what to expect tomorrow. Really hoping that I will get my schedule of tests to be done and meet with the NUT. I don't think I was this excited to meet a celebrity! Today is going to go by soooo slowly...

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[OzRoo 1,492]

Good luck! Just one more sleep .....

Yes, great idea to have a list of questions written down, so nothing gets forgotten.

After my first appointment, I had to have a full blood panel done, make apt with NUT, bariatric psychologist and Endo.

Plus I was scheduled for Gastroscopy.

Few hoops to jump through, but they were all worth it.

[Valentina 2,642]

So, it begins. How exciting!

Good idea to write down your and hubby's questions. Remember your visit is YOUR time with the surgeon. Be sure all of your questions are answered. Do not get rushed.

Be sure to post and let us know how your first consult with the surgeon went.

[Mz_Allen2017 2]

I got next Wednesday, and I feel the same. Excited, anxious, and scared all at once!

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[Jane1979 270]

@ well, it will be the first time I'm jumping in years! Gastroscopy... That's the horrid drink thing?

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[Jane1979 270]

@@Valentina will definitely keep everyone posted. I've heard this guy is really quiet at first. So I'm gonna take that time to talk lol

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@@Mz_Allen2017 good luck! Keep us all posted.

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[OzRoo 1,492]

@@Jane1979

No, the swallow test is usually Barium Meal, to ensure there are no leaks post op.

Gastroscopy is done under anaesthetic, where they put an endoscope through your oesophagus and right down your stomach to check if everything is OK, or whether there is a hernia, and just to have a good look at your stomach before surgery.

It is a day procedure, and it doesn't hurt.

[Jane1979 270]

@keakow57 thanks for the heads up. I knew there was a test with a camera... I just had no idea what it's called. (I'm not very smart when it comes to stuff like that)

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[OzRoo 1,492]

@@Jane1979

Hey, no worries. I nursed in the past, so I am used to the terminology

[Serenity141 53]

Good Luck I see my Surgeon next Wed and I'm nervous

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[Jane1979 270]

1:45pm can't get here soon enough. Come on clock....MOVVVVEEEEEEEE!!!

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[Frenchie1977 262]

My first appointment is today too in just a few hours, I feel like it's a formality as I've been reading about the surgery for six months, I don't think I have any questions left. Never the less I am excited to finally be getting started, I have no medically supervised weight loss required so I shoul have surgery end of next month or early November if all goes well.

[Jane1979 270]

Oh wow @@Frenchie1977 are you self pay that you don't have to do the supervised diet?

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[Jane1979 270]

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[Frenchie1977 262]

No my insurance just doesn't require it. They only require that I have a bmi of at least 35 with at least one co- morniditity. I was super relieved as I just didn't know if I could handle failing another diet before surgery. On the plus side I just got back from my appointment and I loved the doctor and he agreed with me that the sleeve was the best surgery for me and said I could have surgery by the end of next month. I'm so happy now.