Meeting w/ my dr to discuss wls
okay, so I've scheduled an appointment with my dr to talk about wls. My coworker had her surgery approx 8 months ago. I told her about my appointment & she said be sure to not sound "mentally unstable or depressed" when talking to my dr. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?
any advice for speaking with my dr? What should I /shouldn't I say?
She made me very nervous.
Just be honest. And make sure you have realistic expectations of what the surgery will and won't do for you.
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
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You will be fine. Be genuine and honest about what you want and why. If you have been reading the forums you understand what the surgery will do for you and what you have to put into it to make it successful. If your doctor doesn't agree, find one who does.
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VSG with Dr. Wanchick - Sept 29 2017
Age 52 Height 5'2" HW 585 (2012) Initial Consult Weight 522 SW 460 (9/29/2017) CW 350 (4/5/2018) Next Goal 325 Starting BMI 95.5 Current BMI 64.0
Pre-Op: 62 M1: 36 M2: 20 M3: 15 M4: 19 M5: 10 M6: 10 M7: ?
Most programs include a psychiatric evaluation to ensure that you're mentally ready and capable to handle the post-op life. Some conditions, including binge eating disorder and uncontrolled depression, can prevent you from being approved.
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