Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Anyone else have their first consultation over video?



Recommended Posts

My first consultation with the surgeon is on Friday 6/3. I scheduled it as an in person appointment 2 months ago. I got a call today they are only doing virtual consults. I'm wondering if anyone else has done their first consultation via video, and can share how it went for them? Thanks 😊

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

All of my visits starting with consultation have been via video. The only time I saw anyone in person was for the actual surgery. It was great because I didn't have to take a half-day off of work each time to drive into the city, pay for parking, etc.

Just make sure your internet works and you have a private place at home to do the appointment from. The first time you might want to get set up a few minutes early to make sure you can get the system working

Good luck!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

All of my visits were virtual until the day of surgery. Everything was fine😊

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

That would have been easier. Mine was in person and really was no point to go in person as they didnt actually do anything other than weigh me. would have saved me a half day of traveling lol

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Mine wasn’t but between the cost of gas and the wasting time driving to and from I guess it could be a good thing.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Yep, my pre-surgery consults were via zoom, and my post-surgery follow-ups have all been over the phone except for the one where I had developed an ulcer and my surgeon needed to physically examine me. The zoom consults were fine, he had all my medical info already, so even without Covid lockdowns, it wouldn't have added anything doing it face to face. Just a bunch of questions, a chat and it was over surprisingly quickly.

Honestly, sitting at my computer with a coffee rather than sitting in a waiting room was a bonus!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thanks everyone!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×