When do you see the surgeon?

[future4me 0]

I'm in month 4 of the required 6 month nutrition monitoring before surgery. At this point, I still have not met a surgeon to talk about which surgery I'm interested in and what their thoughts were as far as what they recommend. Is this typical? Potentially, I could be having my surgery in 3 months and apparently will only meet with a surgeon after another successful weigh-in next month. Just curious if this is the typical set up for surgery. Just seems like it would be better to get these conversations covered earlier in the process...

[BaileyRose 13]

I met my surgeon on my first visit for a consultation. And saw him every appointment there after. I'd feel like you... Not very impressed or happy if I never saw him...

[DawnH 9]

I also met my surgeon on the first visit. Reading these forums though it seems like each person's dr. has a different way of doing things.

[on the way to the new me 18]

I just went for my first consultation and the surgeon did a presentation. I am with you and would have felt disappointed. I would probably be looking for another surgeon.

[ctarantino 13]

He came to the orientation, first office appt and I've seen him at every visit. U shoulve met with him for consult to decide what band u want. I would call office and ask what's up

[lizzy2150 3]

If you've already decided you definitely want lapband, your surgeon might feel that his or her time is better spent talking to patients who either still haven't made a decision or who are closer to actually having the surgery--and that two months out from your surgery is soon enough to talk to the surgeon; in the meantime, his staff can probably answer most of your questions.

I wouldn't worry about it if I were you--just start a list of questions specifically for the surgeon!

[BaileyRose 13]

I don't want to sound negative, but if you don't see him much before surgery you can probably guarantee you won't see much of him after. And, to me, aftercare is the most important. Just something to think about...

[Pooh plus size 6]

Hello I am up for my 5th dr. visit and I've seen my surgeon on my First and 3rd visit and again on my 6th visit. I do think it is odd u haven't seen yours yet I would aleast call the office and ask if this is the way it should be. Wish you the best

[Arzel Phenomenal Ivy 8]

I didn't see my surgeon until the surgery schedule date. I only seen the weight loss center physician. I don't think it is odd. Now, I had my surgery and my follow ups are with the surgeon. I only see the weight loss physician every 6 months which I guess is for routine follow up and labwork.