Question:
how many classes you have to take before you have your RNY?
BECAUSE MY NURCE PRACTITIONER TELL ME I ONLY HAVE TO GO TO 2 PRE-OP SKILLS CLASSES AND 1 WEIGHT LOSS INFORMATION SESSION BUT I BEING READING AND ALOT PEOPLE SAID IT TAKES LIKE 6 CLASSES BEFERE THE SURGERY ALSO SHE TOLDME THAT THE PROCEDURE MAY TAKE 3 MOTHS IF I LOOSE 12 POUNDS — luijess (posted on March 12, 2009)
March 12, 2009
Every doctor is differant. I did only two classes and three meetings with
the nut.
— trible
March 12, 2009
I had to do a total of 7 classes which were a mixture of nutrition,
psychologist, surgeon going over procedure, pre-op and post-op care and
pre-admission (what to expect). They had 1 each week I had to attend.
Very informative. I was glad my surgeon had that requirement. But all
surgeons are not the same. Donna
— gonnabethinfinally
March 12, 2009
My insurance company requires that I take a nutrition course lasting 6
months. Thru Facey, I attend meetings twice a month which includes
information about the different surgical procedures, what to expect after,
including your eating habits, exercise, etc. Last meeting we met 2 people,
one who had gb and the other who had lapband procedures and we were able to
have a q&a session.
— ria91351
March 12, 2009
It depends if your self-pay or going through insurance. Most insurance
companies require nutrition classes as well as being on a medically
supervised diet. You are doing more than I was required to do but I was
self-pay. I had a one hour class to go through expectation of after
surgery and life after surgery. We were not given the book ahead of time
to prepare for questions but we were told that we could call anytime with
questions. I would have gone to other classes available had I been given
that option. Someone may have thought of a question I hadn't thought of
asking. Best wishes for you on your journey.
— Corina C
March 13, 2009
I was given a choice to attend a class once a week for 6 weeks or one 4
hour seminar. I choose the 4 hour class due to work schedule. We were
given a whole binder full of pre and post op information, recipe
suggestions etc. The class was very informative, we were even given
samples of protien supllements and sugar freee cookies to try. They also
sent us home with samples of bariatric vitamins! It was very informative.
— jtaormina
March 13, 2009
I have to say that I am very impressed with Kaiser Permanente. They have a
fairly strict regime to follow in order to qualify for the surgery.
Honestly, the more informed you are, the better the decision you can make
for yourself. If your doctor doesn't offer many classes, check into
different hospitals, many offer free classes to those who are not members.
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