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Go to surgeons' informational seminars. Watch for a practice that offers solid follow up support - support groups, dietitian on staff, etc. Most of all - go with a surgeon you TRUST IMPLICITLY and who specializes in bariatrics. Many docs don't have the full depth of knowledge needed to deal with bariatric needs.
Your insurance will guide all the other pre op steps and requirements. Some may go hand in hand with your doctor's requirements, but some may be additional. I had to document 6 months of participation in a medically supervised weight loss program, a psychological evaluation, a cardiac eval with stress test, documentation of weight history from my primary care doc along with a referral, etc.
I did a lot of reading prior to surgery. I wanted to be as informed as possible and read books about post op life and maintenance strategies.
Get started with a support group as early as you can. You will hear a lot - take notes! - and you will meet people who can offer phenomenal support and advice. I am still friends with many who had their surgery a year or so ahead of me...
Best wishes!
Ive been having complications with realize band cant hold a fill NO RESTRICTION I lost 90lbs now have gained back most of my weight...i believe i have a leak i go back next week to speak with doctor.. he does not take Medicaid anymore....i pay out of pocket when i go... i want a revision ASAP.. back and forth....
I NEED A DOCTOR WHO TAKES MEDICAID
I had Dr Shebani but I go to the Bariatric Support group at Munroe Hospital. I've heard good thing about him.
Lori
I am did not have Dr Ramos but there is a bariatric support group at Munroe Regional 6th floor on the first Tuesday of the month at 10am and third Thursday at 6pm. It is open to people considering surgery as well. I believe I have heard his name before.
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Ty for your help. Its all so overwhelming. Do I also need to see a nutritionist? Ive heard I do, but im in nursing school....wonder if I can show I've taken the class lol.
I feel I should know more about how to get this rolling, I'd hate to be denied.
