Just Starting the Journey

I have finally decided this is the journey for me.  I have registered to attend the free required information seminar with Dr. Matt Glass****  The seminar is July 17th.  I am very excited to attend this and get things rolling.  I have received my 25 page health questionaire from his office and have it completed.  Does anyone know if I can go ahead and return it now or if I should wait and hand it at the seminar?  I have also schedule myself an appointment with my PCP for a physical which I am doing this Friday.  I talked with my PCP nurse about what I am wanting to do so they have gone ahead and ordered my EKG and blook workup.  I had that done last week.  I have spoken with my insurance company BC/BS of IA Alliance Select.  They do cover wls and have sent me all the requirements.  I don't think I will too much trouble getting preaproved. I did call Dr. G's office to see how soon I could get my consultation after the seminar.  I was told it would probably take 2-3 months!  That seems like an awful long time.  Has anyone else recently attended one of his seminars?  If so, how did you have to wait for your initial consultation? I am not a very patient person.  I know I am going to have to be with this as it all take time.

Hi Kim,

Thought I'd give you this link if you haven't stumbled upon it yet:

http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/bariatric+surgeon+t estimonials+Matt+Glas****kjn.html It's Dr. Glas****'s OH Page (with patient reviews) Hope this helps your research. Best of luck on your journey, ~Michelle OH Member Services

Hi Kim, One thing you will learn in this whole process is that if you want the best, you have to be patient. I know it's not easy but definately worth it. You can find other surgeons who can get you in quicker but they may not be as skilled. One thing you may not be aware of is that Dr G is fellowship trained in laproscopic surgery. Not many of the local baraitric surgeons went this route. He got his training at one of the largest and most well-known bariatric programs in the country . The University of Pittsburg Medical Center, where he trained,  is one of the institutions to pioneer laparoscopic surgery for treating obesity and its related complications. He trainedunder some very renouned bariatric surgeons &, if I remember correctly, did something like over 500 surgeries even before he came to CF to open his practice.  If you'd like to learn more about him & his practice, check out an even better website,    http://www.obesityhelpiowa.com/     Be sure to click on "Surgery explanation" & view the videos.  By the way, to answer your question, I'd fill it out & sent it in now. It can't hurt to get the ball rolling & even if you decided not to go there after attending the seminar, you're not out anything. Dixie