This is mildly rant-ish...

I like the center that I am with but jeez this is taking forever!

They have so many hoops I have to jump through before meeting the doctor and all of the appointments are 2 weeks apart. My info session was over a month ago. I just got a call that I'm finally meeting with the doctor next Wednesday. That's great but they also told me that I have to wait another 2 weeks before they schedule surgery because he has to write up a report for me before they schedule it. And, I have to do Optifast for 4 weeks so the soonest we're looking at is the week before Thanksgiving (and my son's 2nd birthday). :crying: I may push it out until the beginning of Dec. just so I don't have to try to entertain right after surgery. I just hate this waiting! I'm the type of person who deliberates for a while but once I make my mind up, I am ready to GO!

Thanks for reading. Just had to get that out...

Seriously, if you feel the surgeon and staff are pretty sluggish in responding, you might want to rethink having your surgery there....

once you have had your band placed, will they be more responsive? Will you have to schedule fills a month in advance? What if you have unresolved pain, or swelling, or other issues? Confirm to yourself that they will be there when you need them....this pre-op lollygagging may or may not be an indicator that they are over booked and over burdened. Only you can decide, but I think you would be wise to

make sure you can get quick care if you need it!

I think their slowness comes from the fact that the center operates independently of the surgeon. They all make their own appointments but they share files. My fills will be with the surgeon (he has office hours on Wednesdays) and my support groups and general check-ups will be with the center. Throw in insurance requirements and you have yourself a nice long wait.

But who am I to complain? At least my pre-op diet is "only" a month. :crying: