Greetings and a Question

Hi everyone. My name is Joe. I'm 33 and live in Newark. I'm currently doing Optifast as part of the 12 week insurance mandated program. (2 weeks in, 1 week on the drinks and I'm already down 15 lbs!). I'm planning to have gastric bypass by Dr. Wynn. I'm penciled in for April 22. I can't believe how soon that looks.

I just have a question. I have two appointments scheduled for Monday. 1 is for the cardiologist for clearance at 11:30, the other is to meet with my dietician at PMRI at 2. If I get to the cardiologist's office to fill out any paperwork early, how long does the clearance appointment usually take? Should I reschedule the appointment at PMRI?

Visit at Cardio DR shouldn't take long. He might want you to do a stress test, which would be scheduled another day if he thinks you have any issues. I wouldn't change PMRI's appointment. Worst case you could call them to let them know if you're gonna be late that day. Good luck!! Elissa

Thanks a lot for the reassurance and the advice!

Hello!

I went to DE Cardiologist.. right next to our surgeons office and I was in and out in one hour.. even with the EKG..  I would still show up early to do any necessary paperwork... Good luck on your journey! 

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