Question:
What to expext at first consult?

I have my first consult scheduled September 3rd with Dr. Reinhold in New Haven CT. Can anyone please tell me what to expect at this consult? And if anyone has any info on Dr. Reinhold, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you all in advanced.    — Melody B. (posted on June 30, 1999)

June 30, 1999
My surgeon actually sent me out a packet of information prior to my first consult that told me all about the procedure they perform, and answered 90% of the questions I had painstakenly written out for him. He was with me for about 45 minutes explaining the procedure, said yes you seem to be a candidate and sent me off to schedule the surgery. That was that. I guess I wanted more bells and whistles but to him this stuff was routine.
   — dboat

July 1, 1999
I have a list of questions you might want to ask him. Email me if you want this little starter list. Then add a couple million of your own!
   — vitalady

July 1, 1999
A full explanation of the surgery including follow-up and support group meetings.
   — Joseph A.

August 26, 1999
Melody, I am also seeing Dr. Reinhold and had my 1st visit in May. You will be weighed, have a physical exam, and he will review the diet and medical information you've submitted on his office questionairre. He will then sit down with you and family member to discuss your BMI, what the surgery entails,and the next steps need prior to getting insurance authorization (nutrition and psychotherapy evaluations, attendance at his monthly support group, etc.) Good luck.
   — Debbie K.