Pre surgery classes.

[gryffen 176]

Hi guys,

OK so we have four classes to attend over 8 weeks before we see the surgeon and I'm wondering if different people/surgeons and countries have similar set ups before surgery happens. Glasgow where I live is one of the toughest programmes in Scotland to get access too and I'm part of a last group who has a chance of surgery without required diabetes.

Anyone willing to share class information, what sessions are about? Questions needed to ask etc?

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[lehana 12]

I had to take an informational class and complete an extensive health questionnaire before my first consult. Now that I've had that, I am required to attend at least one but encouraged to go to more support group meetings, I have to take a 4 hour group class on the sleeve surgery, meet with a dietician one on one, and have a psych consult. My surgeon assures me that this is why his success rate is so great so I'm willing to do it all. I want to be successful more than any of this inconveniences me!

[gryffen 176]

Thanks Lehana.

We had to do the Psych and dietican review too and pass those before even getting referred to surgeon - fine with me as makes sense to have head in right gear before surgery.

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[lehana 12]

Their whole office keeps telling us "it's a marathon, not a sprint".... so I'm trying not to be frustrated with the length of time everything takes........ I'm just so ready!!

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