Hi...I have scheduled my "consult" even though, I know what will be said. However, he is 5 weeks out, and then at least another month for surgery (I am paying out of pocket). Does this seem like a long time? I thought that they would be quicker if your a cash patient. I already have all my labs and everything from a previous doc. Wow! Maybe I am just anxious, still seems like a long time.

Could anyone give me their HONEST opinion on the team there? The secretary was very short, I just don't want to be let down.

Thanks

Brandy

In case you have not run across it, there is a thread called "Considering Dr. Kirshenbaum." It has a lot of information about him and the staff. You might want to check it out. You'll see most people are quite happy with them. I had a great experience there all around. I think it is the best thing going, especially for self-payers. Good luck.

I had a phone consult with him on July 30th and my surgery date is Sept 18th. This is when I had my vacation time booked. I never tried to get in earlier. I am also a self pay patient.

I must say that I was very impressed with him. He did not hesitate to answer all of my questions and put my mind at ease.

I am just under 4 weeks to surgery and it is coming so quickly for me. It will happen before you know it.

Mark is right. Check out the thread "Considering Dr. Kirshenbaum". You might want to post the same question on that thread. But I think he is getting busier as word gets around about the good Dr.

Best of luck to you.

brandymom1234, I am 9 days post op with Dr. K. I have absolutely no complaints. I do have to remember he is not my regular doctor he is just my lapband doctor. Unfortunately, as word gets out about Dr. K they are getting busy. Sorry the secretary was not friendly. I have only had great experiences. Everyone has busy days, and I know that some days I am more sensitive. Good luck with your decision. Join us on the other Dr. K site, over 100 pages of posts.

Marilyn

What do you mean by your statement " I have scheduled my "consult" even though, I know what will be said."

Do you mean that you are already informed or that you are concerned you do not qualify?