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Is it just the center nearest me, or has anyone else noticed that their center is not accommodating to people who actually work for a living? The only time they have scheduled for their mandatory seminars is either 8:30am or 3:15pm. The only time appointments can be made is between 8-5 M-F. I feel like this is set up against people who have to work for a living. Geared only towards those who are retired, or unemployed. I'm feeling very discouraged and turned away from this process because I have to work a real full time job. Are people that work full time day jobs not allowed to be overweight? One of my main questions during the initial information session was how far out would surgery be scheduled. They had no way of telling me. Only that I'd have 3 weeks noticed of it being scheduled. I have a job. A job that requires much more than 3 weeks notice. I feel like this whole system is set up to fail me before I even begin. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

There are so many variables that go into affect. The office has already inquired about my insurance requirements. My insurance does not require the 6 month weight loss supervision. Just 3 DR, 2 NUT and 2 Psych visits. Who knows how long that will all take. I'm just going to take one step at a time and see how this all unfolds. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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nyteacher125: I thought the same thing. All being medical professionals, I was hoping for a little more understanding in scheduling with the Bariatric Center office. My chief/boss seems happy for me, which I'm grateful for his understanding and willingness to work with me. But I work in Anesthesia, and we are require to have so many CRNA's during certain hours of the day. So leaving early and/or coming in late is really hard to accomplish. Valentina: Thank you so much for the info! I feel a bit better knowing that maybe I can figure out doubling up (or more) my one on ones on the same day. No hernia or ulcer to complicate scheduling further. I'll definitely ask about multiple surgery dates, that's a great idea. The Bariatric Center near me is a Center of Excellence, but it does not offer on-line seminars. I'm hoping to find someone in their office who is willing to work with me. The ladies I talked to at the info session were less than helpful. I'm trying to remain hopeful that I can find just one person at the center willing to understand my scheduling issues. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

KristenLe: I asked during the info session if I needed to change my surgery date, once it's scheduled, could I? The two office ladies literally looked at me like I had three heads. It's not like I'd want to put it off longer, I just don't have the luxury of dropping everything at work. nyteacher125: I'm going to have to go talk to my boss, again, to see if I could come in late if I took the earliest appointment. I work in the OR at a hospital, so it's very hard to try to come in late or leave early. Trading is a good idea, but I'm already scheduled 8 hrs M-F. Thanks everyone for the input. I really just needed to rant because this has been eating at me for a few days. It's just very disheartening to finally commit myself to this process and have all these uncontrollable road blocks. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Only the initial info sessions are in the evening. Their orientation and other appointments are 8-5 only. I work in the medical field. My job has us schedule all our vacation weeks for the year in January. My boss had agreed to let me take a few weeks off on short notice, but our work schedule is done 6 weeks in advance. I can't mess with those 6 weeks. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi. I was just going through the pages looking for anything Asheville related. I live in Waynesville. Did you have your surgery at Mission? I'm just starting this process and I'm an information junkie at the moment, trying to learn all I can. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Has anyone had any experience with Mission Weight Management Center in Asheville? I went to their Information Session a week ago but I'd like to hear some first hand experiences before I continue further with them. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App