I feel like I'm flying through this process!

Hi, curious to know how the consult went. 

I was referred  Marc31st, orientation April 15, first dr visit April 18.I've fine my tests, first nutritionist appt may 2nd and personal trainer and physical on may 9th.

At what point do they refer you to the surgeon. Did you go through bmi?

Hi!  Sounds like your process is going well and moving along incredibly fast.  Everyone's process is slightly different depending on their medical history, whether you need additional appointments etc.  With that being said, yes, I went through BMI.  My consult went really well.  My surgeon is Dr. Mamazza and he has decided to go ahead with the RNY rather than the sleeve.  Due to the fact that I have RA (rheumatoid arthritis) and I'm still quite young (33) he was a bit concerned about the RNY preventing me from taking NSAIDs down the road.  However, NSAIDs are not a part of my treatment plan because they don't help my RA and made me sick.

They said that I should get the call in about a week with my exact surgical date but it's been a week and I am still waiting for that call!  They did say while I was there that they are booking about 6 weeks out so I'm expecting surgery in June.  I just wish I could pinpoint the date so I could get things organized at work.  I work in a high school so getting things wrapped up and organized for my replacement asap is imperative!

As for when they refer you to the surgeon, it will be once you have completed all tests and met all requirements and appointments through BMI.  Once they are satisfied that you are prepared to move along, they will make the referral.

Hope that helps!

Thanks so much. That is very helpful! I'm excited to get this show on the road. It helps that I'm moving my schedule around to fit with available dates. 

Oh and sorry for the spelling/word errors above, didn't spellcheck and was typing on my phone. Lol

Good luck, hope you get that call soon!

I have also been moving my schedule around to make sure that I can fit in whatever is available.  It definitely helps!

No worries about the spelling errors...but I love that you also feel the need to apologize for those (I do the same thing and it drives people crazy)!  lol

Good luck with your process.  Let me know how it goes!

Got the call this afternoon. Surgery is booked for June 3rd!