Bariatric Doctor Appointments

Doctor appointments. What to expect at your pre-op bariatric doctor appointments.

Welcome to the bariatric doctor appointments section of Stop Weighting, Start Doing! In this section, you’ll find information about what to expect at your visits. You’ll see so many doctors leading up to surgery. It can sometimes be overwhelming. Check out the posts in this section to ease your anxiety by knowing what to expect. Sometimes you may face an additional diagnosis based on what the specialists find. Learn how to deal with these unexpected situations. Sometimes the scariest part is not knowing. Once you know what to expect, you can go into the appointments more confident.

Bariatric doctor appointments are meant to give you clearance for surgery. Your medical team wants the best for you, including making sure your body is prepared for surgery. Bariatric surgery is major surgery, so the doctors want to make sure your body and mind are ready for the stress. Some of the doctors you may see once and not need to follow-up. Others you may need additional testing and follow-up appointments. No matter what happens, you can find support and encouragement here at Stop Weighting, Start Doing.

As always, you can reach me on any of my social media channels if you have questions or need further support. You can also email me at nicky@stopweightingstartdoing.com for individualized support. Also be sure to follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest for the latest information and articles I find regarding bariatric surgery. I’d love to connect with you!