If your could change one or two things about your Doctor & his staff what if any would they be? Currently I am thinking of changing my Doctor & I have yet to be banded. He just won't ever return phone calls. Either that or he isn't recieving the messages which is just has bad.

So what would you have wanted to see done differently at your Doctor's business.

I would have the EXACT same surgeon but I think I would feel better in the end if he could have done it in the US. Also, I would have taken my husband for my companion rather than my mom and sister. Hubby has a better bedside manner. And I would pack a lighter suitcase, I didn't need 1/2 the stuff I brought.

Interesting Jenna- That is something for me to think about as well when my time comes.

I am going in next week to discuss my concerns w/my current Doctor without an appointment. I think its crazy he doesn't return calls-Its the second time. At least an e-mail would suffice. I asked about two mnths ago if he would call & he didn't.

I hope he will hear me out on how things have gone down- He may or may not even know what happens in the front office. As a proffesional he needs to know how much lack of communication there is.

I think I'd change the amount of patients he does in a week. I was happy with the way my surgery turned out, but I did feel like a number when I was there, and I really didn't feel like there was anything personal feeling about the whole thing. I could have been a car being fixed, not a person. Still though, my Dr. is VERY skilled and that I wouldn't change a bit.

Also, I would have liked for him to believe in giving more pain meds. That first night in the hospital was very painful, and those mexican drugs didn't do diddly:( Plus I was soooo nauseated and vomited for half of the night.

Location, location, location. Oh, and if I wasn't married he'd be madly in love with me, snort snort... had to get that one in before Penni did. Neener neener.

Hey Christina! Looks like I just missed you.......again. I hope you get some answers at the office this week. Would probably check to make sure he is there. Either is a good choice to talk to. Let me know how it goes. Left you a couple voice messages so hope we can hook up soon!

Take care!

Nancy

I'm a little confused by people saying their surgeons don't return their calls. I can't remember one single time that I called my surgeon, for anything! It wouldn't have occurred to me to do so--they have nurses on staff and I've spoken to them a couple of times.

Or are you talking about the office staff? If that's the case, I think every doctor's office has situations like that. It used to be really bad in my doctors' practice, but it seems to have very much improved as they become able to deal with large numbers of patients.

The only thing I'd change about my doctors' practice is that I wish they had a fluoro machine in their office. (Yeah, right.) I very much like the fills with fluoro, but am not crazy about having to go to the hospital to do it. All that paperwork! :rolleyes

I would not change anything about my surgeon, he was absolutely wonderful. But I do wish that he was closer to me.

The only thing I would change is that HE WOULD BE MARRIED TO ME INSTEAD OF WHOMEVER HE IS CURRENTLY MARRIED TO!!!!!! (OOOOOO LA-LA)(LOL) He's a sexy guy and smart too! (smile)

I'm a little confused by people saying their surgeons don't return their calls. I can't remember one single time that I called my surgeon, for anything! It wouldn't have occurred to me to do so--they have nurses on staff and I've spoken to them a couple of times. :rolleyes

To clarify: The office I am having trouble with has no nurses on staff(that I know of)- But 2 Doctors. My questions are not medical at this point because I have yet to be banded. The girls(staff) up front help run all the calls & appt & insurance things. There is the head gal which I have been dealing with & she is the one giving me different answers that contradict one another from week to week. Her only superior is the Doctor. I have asked to speak with him for 2 mins & he never has gotten back with me.(wks have past) Again I am not sure if the girl ever gave him my messages. Either way I will find out this week - its their last chance or I am going else where.

Wouldn't ya think $15,000.00 could get ya a 2min phone call-:tired

I would not change anything about my surgeon, he was absolutely wonderful.

I will second that Roxana, I feel the same way about Dr. Ortiz.

I won't change Dr at all. I have had great success with the Dr and his office. And the after care that I get is unbelievable. Only thing I'd change about the whole process is I would have done it sooner if I was to do it over.

If I could change one thing----- I would appoint a non clinical "coordinator" To help people navigate through the consults and help make appointments. I was very diligent and it still was over whelming. And I wish they checked on how I was doing with the consults. - It getsd lonely running around by yourself. Once I wentto the second appt with the staff, and Surgeon I felt a warmer and better connection.

I guess they are use to people starting the process and no following through. Who Knows. MD's - I liked their education,mannerisms and skill level. It pays to bbe an educated consumer!