Dr. Bellows new patient

do u guys have any advice for newbies like me? Just beginning the process ! Should i complete nutrition classes,sleep apnea study,psych before appointment. My first appointment is august 16,2011

Thanks

Mar

get EVERYTHING you can get done before you go to first app because if you dont they are going to make you call to set another app AFTER you have completed everything. This is going to make your process 3-6 months longer.  how far do you live from Tulane?. Yes you will need a 6 month consectutive weight consult info if you can show 6 months of consulting with any dr about weight i think they take it.. My first app was simple blood pressure vitals etc like any dr office.. Then Vannessa comes in and talks to you about the 2 choices (lapband, vsg) and goes over any of the visits you have completed. she will give you a list (similar to the one on there website) that has all their drs for app to be done.  I live 2+ hrs away and was told i could use my own drs and i did for al except nutritionist. She will check off all the ones you have completed. The hardest one for ppl to find is the physical therapist.. Their PT is backed up for at least 6 months so i wouldnt bother with theirs : ).. any other questions feel free to message me..