Consultation with Mr El-Hasani today at half 4 - will he "examine" me in any way?

[PenelopePink]

This sounds weird, but at a normal consultation where you discuss your options etc, do they do a physical examination of any kind (beyond weighing/blood pressure)? Or is it more of discussion at either side of a desk?

Just wondering? Anything to expect? Thanks in advance!

 

[FuturePerfect]

Probably a combination of the two. He needs to ascertain the sleeve is right for you, you are right for the sleeve and that you are, or will be, fit for surgery.

I hope it all goes well.

 

[mariew]

The only physical exam I had was he palpated my tummy where the liver sits.

 

[PenelopePink]

Thank you! I'm back. He didn't "do anything" to me. It was a desk-discussion. I just wanted to know if I could wear me Spanx bodysuit like! Haha. (I didn't but I could have).

I really liked him - he's very to the point and you wouldn't banter with him but he's very trustworthy and very sympathetic. He believes my problem (basically a ahem, "healthy" appetite - not so much of a comfort eater generally) is not my fault, that it is genetic. I agree.

Obviously I do stuff that is wrong but that someone who had less of an appetite overall could get away with or at least not become clinically obese from because overall they would still be eating less, if that makes sense.

Anyway! Its all good. Looks like I will have surgery last Monday in January - husband is going to arrange annual leave and if its all good I'll pay my deposit ASAP.

Whoopage!

 

[honeykiss]

Mr El Hasani is a fantastic surgeon, I had my RNY bypass ( Private) with him in September and have been doing really well. There are quite a few people on this forum who have had him as their surgeon and all doing well.

The care at Chelsfeild Park is fabulous and I was really very well looked after.

I have had no post op complications and I am now 12 weeks out.
Good luck with whatever you decide.

Wendy

 

[minxie]

I echo Honeykiss, he was my surgeon too, and my hero lol! You will be in expert hands and the care at Chelsfield is just fantastic! Enjoy your Christmas and look forward to a new you