mamaty
Surgeons Appt
Apr 04, 2011
So this is what I can remember from my surgeons appt with Dr. Smith on Friday April 1, 2011He asked my age, height/ weight and figured out my BMI - 43ish
Smoker/ Non Smoker? -non smoker as of January (must be six months smoke free before surgery)
In a relationship? - Engaged
Children? - One, Boy, 18 months
Then he said that he thought WLS was the best option for me. I had brought my dad with me who is a bit of a skeptic and before my dad had the chance to say it the doctor looked at him and said that diet and excercise alone dont work when your BMI is over 40 because the results dont last. He mentioned some studies that had dramatic v's in the charts because people lost but then gained it all back in 5 years. He told me that WLS would give me the results I wanted and would work long term for me.
He asked me if I had any questions, I didnt have many because I have been reading everything I can find on this procedure. He said I was very informed about it and that was a good thing.
He then gave me his card and said after my nutritionist and SW give me the go ahead, to call his office and talk to his receptionist. She would be giving me two dates about 4 weeks apart, the first I would be seeing him again, as well as the internist i beleive. The second date would be my surgery....!! Heck Yah!!
He also mentioned that if i could lose 10-15 lbs before optifast that would be great because it makes his job easier...well and my life a little safer lol. as well that I should be doing some type of activity for about an hour a day.
