What happens at initial consultation?

[MandaPanda 0]

Hi everyone! OK...so I've done the whole seminar thing and I've got my initial consultation set for today. What happens at this appointment? When I called, they said it only takes 15-20 minutes. That seems pretty short? Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

[smitten kitten 0]

I'm also curious about what happens. I have a million and one questions and 20-30 minutes doesn't seem like enough time. :confused:

[ShuileMom 0]

I had my initial consultation yesterday. They weighed me, quick reviewed my submitted diet history. Reviewed my health record. The surgeon asked me for any questions that I may have. He gave me a number to contact a nutritionist to set up the nutritional review. He told me to contact my PCP so I could start the 6 months of monitored diet visits required my by insurance. (Which I've done) I was told not to miss any of these appointments or I would have to start all over again. My PCP said I could pick a diet. The surgeon never told me how much he wanted me to learn before the operation but the insurance expert in his office stated that I need to lose 10%.

[MandaPanda 0]

Thank you for the info. Does your surgeon have a program fee? The one I'm meeting today does and I was hoping that included the 6 months of dieting I need for the insurance as opposed to having to pay the co-pay to my pcp. Hmmm...seems like a lot of hoops doesn't? :huh2:Of course, NOW it dawns on me that I forgot my 5 years of medical history at home! :confused: Hope they don't need it today.