My First Appointment With The Surgeon Today.

[DesertGal]

Finally, the day has come when I met with the surgeon one on one this morning. I brought along ALL my history, my summaries from my primary care doctor's visits (BMI, medications, etc... over the last 3 years.) I even brought along my insurance book. He went over everything he covered Saturday at the seminar, and reiterated (What I already KNOW) that the eating habits have to change and the foods I eat will have to change. I told him I am very aware of this and have completely been following his nutritional diet his nutritionist put me on at the end of December. I told him that I have followed everything exactly, but that I am always hungry within an hour and a half after eating the minuscule amounts allowed. He said that all his patients say that. (It's IS true...2 oz of meat on a regular size stomach is rough folks...for me anyway.) And he also knew my insurance plan off hand without even looking at papers, and knows what they require, which was nice to hear. He'll send a request for my health records to my PCP (she is the one who suggested I have this surgery) and I already spoke with her today, she said she'll have all my records ready for him. He told me they arrange for the psche visit and I only have 2 more classes to go on the nutrition. He said I see him again in 6 weeks and they will begin filing the paperwork for prior approval with my insurance. He then asked me what my highest weight has ever been (My weight NOW) and my lowest (138 when I got married 40 years ago.) He asked what I would like to weigh realistically and I told him I would be thrilled if I got to 160 (even though 155 would be a nice goal) and he said "Good". You're not going to see the 130's again. ( I didn't expect to.)
He then said 'Welcome Aboard!"

[Christie13]

It's a great sign when they know your insurance requirements. My surgeon's office knew mine as well and I got approved no problem. As for seeing the 130's I think you could if you put your mind to it. You're already doing so well. I think that they want to set realistic numbers but I see lots of people on here dropping big numbers. The site that calculates about how much you'll lose with the sleeve after 2 years puts me at 47 lbs but I've already lost 32 in 10 weeks. In 15 lbs I'll be at their 2 year mark goal. Pretty sure I'll hit that by about 6 months post op.

[DesertGal]

It's a great sign when they know your insurance requirements. My surgeon's office knew mine as well and I got approved no problem. As for seeing the 130's I think you could if you put your mind to it. You're already doing so well. I think that they want to set realistic numbers but I see lots of people on here dropping big numbers. The site that calculates about how much you'll lose with the sleeve after 2 years puts me at 47 lbs but I've already lost 32 in 10 weeks. In 15 lbs I'll be at their 2 year mark goal. Pretty sure I'll hit that by about 6 months post op.

I'm sure you'll hit that weight at 6 months. You are doing great!

[RehabNurse]

How tall are you?

My lowest adult weight was 116 pounds back when I was 21 years of age. I am 5'1. After being sleeved, I was thrilled to reach 130 pounds. These days I fluctuate between 117 and 119 pounds in maintenance, so it is possible if you put a little bit of additional work into your plan.

Nonetheless, good luck to you. I think your goals are reasonable.

[DesertGal]

How tall are you?

My lowest adult weight was 116 pounds back when I was 21 years of age. I am 5'1. After being sleeved, I was thrilled to reach 130 pounds. These days I fluctuate between 117 and 119 pounds in maintenance, so it is possible if you put a little bit of additional work into your plan.

Nonetheless, good luck to you. I think your goals are reasonable.

I am 5'7 1/2" tall.

[Katrina]

My doctor told me I'd never see 120 again. Ha! He may be right, but not in the way he meant it.

[DesertGal]

My doctor told me I'd never see 120 again. Ha! He may be right, but not in the way he meant it.

Wow, you lost a lot! Congratulations! I'll work hard at it and who knows... maybe I will get a little below my goal weight.

[LoriC]

Hi Lori! I set my goal weight at 150 but I am going to see how I look at 145-155 and plan accordingly, I will stop when I feel the healthiest I guess!

[DesertGal]

LoriC, that sounds like a good idea. I'll play it by ear and pray to the high heavens I can make it to 155-160. (I know I can).... but I'd be thrilled at 160!