dragonfly34

Hi! I just started this process. I met with Dr. Pender on Sept. 30--He was very nice and answered all my questions. I spent more time with the nurse and another doctor in his office. And they were very informative and so I didn't really spend that much time with Dr. Pender cause most all my questions had already been answered. I do know that Dr. Pender trained under Dr. Chapman. They also sent right over to do 3 of the many tests you have to do while I was in Greenville. Which was good since I live about an hour or so away from Greenville. On Oct. 8 I went to the required education class which I learned nothing that I didn't already know but met some really cool folks. They said to keep your appointments cause they are seeing tons of new patients everyday. I'm waiting on my letter with my appointment schedule. I should have by tues/wed of next week--if not I will take the advice of another poster on here and CALL!! Good luck!!:wink2:

Hey Everyone, I'm new to all of this. I have had my first visit with the surgeon and a few tests. I have had a required education class. Now I'm waiting on a letter with my next series of test. Any advice from the "experienced" lapbanders on this process? I hope to have my surgery sometime after the first of the year but I know it's a slow process. Any advice or comments would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks so much. :wink2: