i started my test and classes in dec 2011, Ive completed all of them but the upper GI (2/28) and the lab work, which i can only do 2 weeks before my NP appointment on (Mar20), the gave me a estimated date of june 2012 for my surgery, does anyone know if they can change that if i ask? to mabye the frist week in April Instead ?

i started my test and classes in dec 2011, Ive completed all of them but the upper GI (2/28) and the lab work, which i can only do 2 weeks before my NP appointment on (Mar20), the gave me a estimated date of june 2012 for my surgery, does anyone know if they can change that if i ask? to mabye the frist week in April Instead ?

Sure! Just ask... lots of times you can be placed on a wait list. I'm sure any surgeon would be glad to fill any empty spots if they can. Good luck!

Since you have Dr Takahashi I will tell you that because she is the bariatric medical director at Torrance Memorial she is booked solid (but she's the best surgeon in that practice IMHO!!). I will say though that when they called to schedule my surgery I was expecting the first available to be 3 months out and it ended up only being a month and a half. Also, make sure you've lost at least half your weight by the time you have your NP appt....they will not move you forward to your pre op appt with Dr T if you haven't lost the weight. Lastly, your appt with Dr T is supposed to be 2-4 weeks after you see the NP but because she is so over booked the appt probably won't be for months. MAKE SURE YOU GET YOURSELF ON THE CANCELLATION LIST!!! I ended up seeing Dr T only days after I saw the NP....I think there are a lot of cancellations.

thanks lisa : ) i have 10 pound to lose

im SOOOO glad ive meet someone with the same Dr !!

Me too!!! she's really the best!!!! You're in SUCH good hands!! Even if you do have to wait until June, it's worth it!!!!

hey lisa, did you have the drain tube like i read on some of the post while in and out of hospital ? i have a appointment with dt t on march 2, tryin hard for a date between 3/30 to 4/6 spring break for me

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Me too!!! she's really the best!!!! You're in SUCH good hands!! Even if you do have to wait until June, it's worth it!!!!

Yes, I had a tube but only while in the hospital. Dr T removed it right before she discharged me. It was really no big deal and i didn't even feel it when she took it out. Then she covered it with gauze. I had to change the dressing twice a day for about two days and then it closed up. You're getting really close to your appt date!!! I hope it all goes well and that you get scheduled when you want!!!

hey lisa, did you have the drain tube like i read on some of the post while in and out of hospital ? i have a appointment with dt t on march 2, tryin hard for a date between 3/30 to 4/6 spring break for me

Thank you so much for being soooo very nice