Has anyone had a consult with Dr Horgan at UCSD in La Jolla.

What is his consultation time made up of since it is 2.5 hours long? The seminar is separate where all the weightloss surgeries options are explained. I have never been to anyone that has such a long consult appt time.

thanks

Hi,

I am not having Dr. Horgan do my surgery, but I did go to one of his seminars when I was considering which doctor to go with.

I remember hearing/reading that he has several doctors who all are there to do the necessary pre-clearance all at one time, which would explain the 2 1/2 hours. If you do a search on this site you will maybe find that out. I thought maybe I read it here too? My memory is fading...:cool:

Two years ago when I was first considering lap band, I spoke with his patient advocate, I think her name is Natalie (not sure if she is still there), she was very helpful at that time and if she is still there I am sure she or her replacement could answer your questions.

Best of luck to you!!!!!

SanDiegoKate,

I considered the surgeon you went with too, it was a toss up between the 2 actually. Came down to insurance, both accept mine but one is a preferred provider. I think they are both great drs.

I think your right about the way the consult is.

I am in the process of getting my records from the other dr... like pulling teeth. I have still the initial consult, psych eval, and the ekg to collect I have gotten the endoscopy, bloodwork , and abdomen ultrasound from them and I contacted the nutritionalist they contracted and got my reports of the 3 months from her directly.

I went though the 2 1/2 hour visit with them back in April 2008. They have all people there to clear you for the surgery. I found that very helpful, so I was not running around seeing each person individually.

However, in the long run, I didn't chose to go through them. Dr. Bhoyrul assisted my dr with surgery back in June. Couldn't ask for a better outcome.

I went though the 2 1/2 hour visit with them back in April 2008. They have all people there to clear you for the surgery. I found that very helpful, so I was not running around seeing each person individually.

However, in the long run, I didn't chose to go through them. Dr. Bhoyrul assisted my dr with surgery back in June. Couldn't ask for a better outcome.

Do they give you an actual psych test or just meet with you?

Nutritional handouts? Something tangible to take home?