Surgery Date Pushed Up?

[pussnboots 5]

i started my test and classes in dec 2011, Ive completed all of them but the upper GI (2/28) and the lab work, which i can only do 2 weeks before my NP appointment on (Mar20), the gave me a estimated date of june 2012 for my surgery, does anyone know if they can change that if i ask? to mabye the frist week in April Instead ?

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

i started my test and classes in dec 2011, Ive completed all of them but the upper GI (2/28) and the lab work, which i can only do 2 weeks before my NP appointment on (Mar20), the gave me a estimated date of june 2012 for my surgery, does anyone know if they can change that if i ask? to mabye the frist week in April Instead ?

Sure! Just ask... lots of times you can be placed on a wait list. I'm sure any surgeon would be glad to fill any empty spots if they can. Good luck!

[Lisa :) 231]

Since you have Dr Takahashi I will tell you that because she is the bariatric medical director at Torrance Memorial she is booked solid (but she's the best surgeon in that practice IMHO!!). I will say though that when they called to schedule my surgery I was expecting the first available to be 3 months out and it ended up only being a month and a half. Also, make sure you've lost at least half your weight by the time you have your NP appt....they will not move you forward to your pre op appt with Dr T if you haven't lost the weight. Lastly, your appt with Dr T is supposed to be 2-4 weeks after you see the NP but because she is so over booked the appt probably won't be for months. MAKE SURE YOU GET YOURSELF ON THE CANCELLATION LIST!!! I ended up seeing Dr T only days after I saw the NP....I think there are a lot of cancellations.

[pussnboots 5]

thanks lisa : ) i have 10 pound to lose

[pussnboots 5]

im SOOOO glad ive meet someone with the same Dr !!

[Lisa :) 231]

Me too!!! she's really the best!!!! You're in SUCH good hands!! Even if you do have to wait until June, it's worth it!!!!

[pussnboots 5]

hey lisa, did you have the drain tube like i read on some of the post while in and out of hospital ? i have a appointment with dt t on march 2, tryin hard for a date between 3/30 to 4/6 spring break for me

[pussnboots 5]

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Me too!!! she's really the best!!!! You're in SUCH good hands!! Even if you do have to wait until June, it's worth it!!!!

[Lisa :) 231]

Yes, I had a tube but only while in the hospital. Dr T removed it right before she discharged me. It was really no big deal and i didn't even feel it when she took it out. Then she covered it with gauze. I had to change the dressing twice a day for about two days and then it closed up. You're getting really close to your appt date!!! I hope it all goes well and that you get scheduled when you want!!!

hey lisa, did you have the drain tube like i read on some of the post while in and out of hospital ? i have a appointment with dt t on march 2, tryin hard for a date between 3/30 to 4/6 spring break for me

[pussnboots 5]

Thank you so much for being soooo very nice