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Hello All,

I'm so excited and Nervous, I fly from Alaska to Seattle WA, This Friday for my 1st Consultation with my Surgeon and the Dietitian! What can I expect to happen at this visit? I have no idea what will be asked or what will be expected. When I get back to Alaska I have my first appointment with my PCP to document my weight for the next 3 months per my insurance request. My surgeons office told me that I will be able to schedule my surgery date before I leave there on Monday!! Is this the norm? do you usually get to pick a surgery date prior to being approved by insurance? Also my husband is flying down with me, and this will be the first time in our relationship (almost 5 years) he will know how much I weigh which is terrifying! Anyone else's spouse not know their weight? Thanks in advance for any advice!

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The scale is just a number....Your husband loves you and sees you everyday... Surgeon consult: weight, medical history, which surgery you want and why. He/She will give you a list of requirements for his office and insurance. Diet and what is expected before and after surgery for success. GOOD LUCK!

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