First Time Here.....

Hi,I just had my first appt.with the Doc. I have a psych. evaluation on the 11th of March.I have to take a test there to...I hope they don't commit me lol. Then I have to go get the usually test of the cholesteral and such . What other tests do they usually have you take.They said something about a stress test because I had taken Phen-Phen.They also told me I would have to do a liquid diet for at least a month before surgery.I'm praying they can do it laperscopically. My insurance pays for the surgery but you know there is always red tape...I sure hope it comes thru.They set my test up with the shrink and told me it would be $440.00 up front,so i will have to be reinbursed by my insurance company I pray they will. Well thanks for listening.If anyone has any advice on things I should do before and after surgery I would sure love to here from you.Thanks Angi

Hi Angi, I am glad to respond to your post. My nickname is Angie too. Anyway, I finally have an appointment with the chief surgeon at my medical group. I am not sure what that means exactly but that's more than I have had in a year. My primary physician left the group but before she left I was waiting and waiting on a response. Anyway, the information you shared helped. I am not sure if I am approved as I have received nothing in the mail. At any rate let's keep in touch. I know $440 is nothing to sneeze at but in the big scheme of things it is a small percentage of the total cost involved. Take Care, Angie