Anyone that used Northwestern Memorial Hospitals

I have waited 3 months and I finally have my first appointment on Monday 9/22/03, at the Wellness Institute in Chicago. I am seeing the medical director, Dr Kushner (internist). If I understand it correctly, if Dr Kushner sees fit, my next appointment is with a mental health professional, a nutritionist and an exercise specialist of some kind. If they all see fit, after classes or group meetings of some kind, I guess I would see a surgeon. I have heard people say they had to attend a 12 week class, and others have not. I'm not sure if the requirements are based on how prepared the patient seems to be or what. Any clarification would be great. The actual question I have is this: Do I bring a list of my questions about WLS with me to the internist or should I set that on the back burner for awhile and ask the surgeon? I don't think I actually see the internist again, so I am not sure I want his answers if he isn't the one that will hopefully be operating. Thanks in advance for your input!

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