What to expect from first appointment

[Siyaa Ela 59]

Hi guys

It has been a long time that I posted anything on here.

My appointment with my surgeon is up next week. And i feel very anxious

My question is what to expect from this meeting for the first time? What is the surgeon going to do

Thanks in advance.

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[laceemouse 631]

It depends on your insurance. My first appointment all they really did was weigh me and take a good medical history. They also asked me in detail about all the times I have tried to lose weight and failed, or failed to keep it off.

They gave me a check-list of everything my insurance requires for approval. The only thing I was missing was a psych eval, which they set up soon after my appointment.

Some insurance companies require several months of recorded weights, some require a letter from you primary care doctor, some require numerous visits with a nutritionist. Lots of variables out there.

Oh, and most surgeons will discuss the different types of surgery and pros and cons of each one with you.

[beaker27 37]

My first appt was very short. I had already been to the seminar, so he asked me which surgery I wanted. He listened to my chest and asked if I have heart burn, then agreed the sleeve was a good choice. He said someone will be calling me within two weeks to schedule the nutritionist appt. He asked if I had any questions. That was it. Short and sweet.

[kell911 62]

I feel like I have jumped the gun in away. I have not had my first visit with my surgeon, but when I scheduled the apt they assigned me a advocate. My advocate faxed me the criteria of things I need to be approved. I scheduled my psych eval, just scheduled my nut/exercise class and I have a weigh in on 1/3 and 2/2. The only thing I know I lack is my blood work which I will do in January after my surgeons visit. I have been trying to make sure I have everything I need and done just right. I can honestly say I have no idea what my first surgeon apt will look like..NERVOUS!!!