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I HAVE BEEN TO A 1 HOUR CLASS AND ALSO A FOUR HOUR SEMINAR. I NOW HAVE THREE APPOINTMENTS SET THE FIRST ONE IS

DIETICIAN 10-27

PYSCH VISIT 11-4

CARDIAC VISIT 11-18

I AM WONDERING IS THIS ALL THE APPOINTMENTS I NEED?

I HEAR A LOT OF PEOPLE TALKING ABOUT MEETING WITH THE SURGEON AND ALSO HAVING TO MEET WITH THEM TWICE. IF THIS IS ALL THE APPOINTMENTS I WILL NEED DO YOU THINK IT WILL BE POSSIBLE FOR ME TO HAVE THE SURGERY BY THE END OF DECEMBER. ANY HELP WILL BE MUCH APPRECIATED. I AM JUST TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT IS NEXT AFTER THESE THREE APPOINTMENTS.

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As these are your first time appointments, go for it. Then if needed, go for the second time. The point is you need to be convinced about the procedure. Ask as many questions to your surgeon to get a clear picture.:unsure:

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I am having my first visit with my surgeon on Monday. This is my first visit regarding the surgury, and I am nervous because I dont know what all I need to do. I was wondering how long the process is before actually getting the surgury was?:unsure:

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depending on your insurance, you will need to do either 3 or 6 months of visits with a nutrionist.

thats what step i'm on : )

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Thanks i am so excited. I think it will be a few months but i can wait. It will be so worth it.

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Oh i am very sure about what i want. I have ben doing research for a few hours each night and i know a few people that have had it done so i am ready. I just was not sure how many appts i would need. Thanks

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my seminar was end of sept. and my surgery is Nov 23rd. no ins. diet requirements... and i had to get clearance from cardiologist,endocrinologist,psychologist, nutritionist.. and needed an endoscopy. i have pre-surgery testing on 11/12 by the hospital and PCP clearance on 11/19... so there are a lot of steps... but i rather all of that then nothing to be sure i won't have complications..

good luck.

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