The BariNation Podcast

Struggle Bus #4: Prepairing for Your FIRST WLS Surgical Consultation!

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You have made the decision to *consider* bariatric surgery! WOOHOO! Now, how the heck do you prepare for something you have never done before? WE'VE GOT YOU! In Episode 4 of the E2W_WLS Struggle Bus, we walk you through some steps we recommend you take to prepare for your first surgical consultation with a bariatric surgeon. 

  • Brainstorming your "whys", worries, and concerns. 
  • Making a list of all of the things that you think will change after losing your excess weight.
  • Questions you should ask the surgeon.
  • Bariatric terms and resources you should become familiar with. 
  • Insurance questions and actions to take to make sure your approval process is timely. 

    • The Struggle Bus is all about in the moment support. If you are struggling with something, we are here to help!

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      • Listen on to see how the East2est_WLS crew suggests we work through these struggles and get us moving in the right direction. So hop on and stay awhile...the ride is free and we think you will hop off with some new ideas, insights, and inspiration!

      You've got this and we've got you!

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