First Appointment with the Surgeon and his Staff

I had my first appointment with the surgeon and his staff on Friday the 17th.  I was there for a couple hours - I got there early and he was late due to an emergency surgery (he is a general and bariatric surgeon).  Not a big deal.  :)

They checked my height and weight - and much to my surprise, they told me that I have shrunk half an inch.  According to them I'm 4' 11.5".  Crap.  Before she checked my height, I told her to make me taller than 5'0".  Instead, she shrunk me.  LOL  Oh well.  Such is life.  You work with what you have, right?  :)

I completed my medical history pack before going and it was reviewed with me by the nurse, the doctor's assistant and the doctor himself.  Based on my information and answers, he determined that I need to complete a sleep study and see if I have sleep apnea.  That is scheduled for May 30th.  I also need an upper GI and a colonoscopy - those are both scheduled for July 12th (my birthday).  He also wants me to see a cardiologist and a pulminologist (heart and lung specialists).  And I will need to meet with a psychiatrist or psychologist and have bloodwork done too.  

I'm excited to be moving forward.  :)  I anticipate I will have completed everything and be scheduled for surgery in November or December.

Everyone at the surgeon's office was great - all very friendly and helpful.  :)

Tomorrow I meet with the dietician for the first time.  I'm excited about that too - and will update after that appointment.