1st Consultation & Psychosocial Evaluation

Mar 28, 2011

So, for the longest time I have been wanting WLS. I have never been able to proceed with it because I didn't have health insurance coverage or the funds to get it done. At my current job, I was finally able to get health insurance and it is covered! I have Anthem Blue Cross of CA. I had gone to two consultations previously and have researched WLS for about two years now.

On March 23rd, I had my first consultation with Dr. Philippe Quilici. He is by far, the best surgeon that I have researched and his office staff is great! When I first arrived, I met with the Nutritionist who did a presentation on WLS, the office, and the different options. This was done in a group. Then, I met with the patient liaison, who is a WLS patient/success story, she gave us all the information on how everything was going to proceed from that moment on and scheduled our Psychosocial Evaluations with the psychologists. I got lucky because there was an appointment that opened up that day and I was able to do both apts in one day!

I then got weighed and saw the surgeon briefly. He seems like a very busy man but the few moments that I did have with him I felt completely comfortable. I am excited that he will be my surgeon if all goes well.

My psych appointment was right across the street which was extremely convenient. I met with the psychologist and everything went so well! She said that she was going to recommend me for the surgery and that it takes about a week for her to send the report to the Surgeon's office.

All I have to do now is wait for the office to contact me and to also attend a mandatory support group meeting which I will be doing next Wednesday. My husband is coming with me for support and to also get a better understanding of what I will be going through and how he can help me.

I am really anxious and excited. I hope to God that everything turns out well.

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