Went to my PCP today...

....and boy was I happy that she ok'd me to start my journey to get WLS! AND is going to help with me anything I need! Now tomorrow I have a seminar to go to in West Chester I know that I will have to go to several different specialist like nutritionist, Cardiologist, Psych..etc...Well Im just a little impatient and wondered if someone could give me a heads up and tell me who do I go to first? I do know that i will be making an appt with the surgeon that I have chosen first....but how do you all start? I'm nervous AND excited all in one! Tanya

hi tanya... good luck on your journey! i have just finished my pre-testing so i was where you are not too long ago!!! different doctor's require different tests. what i would suggest is going to the seminar and hearing what your doctor wants you to do first. you could make you appointment with your nutritionist and psychologist since you know you will definitely need them. also check with your insurance company to ensure they cover wls and do not have any other requirements before wls. congrats on making the decision and i wish you all the best! shea =)

Tanya, I understand your feelings, because I was impatient too. Your doctor will tell you what testing you'll need to go through. Before your appointment with him or her you might want to list out all the times you tried to lose weight before. I made a list of everytime I joined Weigh****chers, etc., tried a particular diet (Atkins, Sugar Busters, South Beach, whatever), tried weight loss drugs or started an excercise program. Some doctors are interested in this and it's good support for filing insurance claims. Writing up a list of questions you have before or after the seminar is also helpful. best of luck!