Had Baratric Program Appt ... EXCITED!!

ladysunbeam
on 1/20/17 4:08 am
RNY on 06/22/17

What a long Thursday, headed out at 8:30 am to St Louis, arrived home at 7:30 pm. Had some fog and mist and then rain making for some very cautious driving, watching out for everyone else.

I am so excited, here is what I found out... at this time the following are the things left to do before I can see the surgeon. 
1. Blood work
2. EKG
3. Online video training re: weight loss surgery
4. Appointment with Nutritionist
5. Appointment with Psychiatrist on Behavior
6. Appointment with Physical Therapist on exercise
7. Attend a Support Group meeting with patients that have had the surgery already (has to be in St. Louis group)

I can get the blood work and EKG where I live through my Primary Care Physician. I am going to try to schedule the appts with the Nutritionist, Psychiatrist, Physical Therapist and attend the support group meeting on a Monday/Tuesday which will require a 2 night stay in St. Louis. Complete the online video training and then contact them to schedule an appointment with the Surgeon. If the surgeon has no additional tests to be run and approves for surgery then it will be submitted to Medicaid for their approval which could take 2 - 6 weeks.

In the meantime, they suggested that I try to lose an additional 35 pounds prior to surgery if at all possible. The 2 weeks prior to surgery will not be a liquid diet but a 1400 calorie restricted diet. The hospital stay will be for 2 to 3 nights and they suggested I stay in St Louis in a hotel after release from the hospital until my 7 to 10 day follow up visit just in case there are any complications.  

It is started to feel like this is really going to finally happen!!  

5' 3" Roux En Y- 6/22/17 HW 625 SW 471.2 CW 425
Dr Eagon Washington Univ Bariatric Center St Louis, MO
M1= 37 M2= 9 M3= M4= M5= M6= M7= M8= M9= M10= M11= M12=

The only difference between "extraordinary" and "ordinary" is that little "extra"!!

peachpie
on 1/20/17 4:24 am - Philadelphia, PA
RNY on 04/28/15

Hi and welcome!! I assume your are going with RNY since that's the forum you posted to. I powered thoug and got all my requirements done in a month- scheduled as much as you can! 

5'6.5" High weight:337 Lowest weight:193/31 BMI: Goal: 195-205/31-32 BMI

ladysunbeam
on 1/20/17 5:09 am
RNY on 06/22/17

Yes, RNY gastric bypass... powering through for sure!

5' 3" Roux En Y- 6/22/17 HW 625 SW 471.2 CW 425
Dr Eagon Washington Univ Bariatric Center St Louis, MO
M1= 37 M2= 9 M3= M4= M5= M6= M7= M8= M9= M10= M11= M12=

The only difference between "extraordinary" and "ordinary" is that little "extra"!!

pr31
on 1/20/17 4:26 am

Welcome and best wishes.  

Surgery Date June 3, 2016

HW: 329 W at first consult 290. SW 238, LW 128, CW 139

lykapal
on 1/20/17 4:33 am
RNY on 05/16/16

How exciting! I'm so happy for you, this is great news! You can do this!!

49/F 4' 11" Highest Wt. 183.8--Surgery Wt. 173.0--Current Wt. 115.2--Goal Wt. 115.0

pammieanne
on 1/20/17 8:30 am - OK
RNY on 05/16/16

Congratulations!!!

The waiting part is so hard! Get all those appointments scheduled as quickly as you can, and buckle down, because the ride is fantastic!!!

And I hope you start posting here now, it's a great place to learn SO MUCH that even your doctor won't tell you!

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Height 5'5" HW 260 SW 251 CW 141.6 (2/27/18)

RNY 5-16-16 Pre-Op 9lbs, M1-18.5lbs, M2-18.1lbs, M3-14.8lbs, M4-10.4lbs, M5-9.2lbs, M6-7lbs, M7-6.2lbs, M8-8.8lbs,M9-7.8lbs, M10-1 lb, M11-.6lbs, M12-4.4lbs

Kathy S.
on 1/20/17 11:03 am - InTheBurbs, XX
RNY on 08/29/04 with
   

HW:330 - GW:150 - MW:118-125

RW:190 - CW:130

Renee C.
on 1/20/17 7:15 pm - Bellevue, WA
Revision on 02/01/17

Congrats on beginning the journey!   The time will pass faster than you think, but be prepared to feel like everything is happening in slow motion while you wait for appointments.       

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