How Many Times

[walleye977 10]

How many times did you meet with your surgeon before the big day? Looks like I only meet with him at my last appointment the nurses and dietitian seem to take care of everything I have to do 6 diet meetings one a month for 6 months then a 7th with the surgeon Just seems like I should meet with him in the start of this to see if there might be any problems not sure

[worm2872 635]

I did meet with mine earlier on and then about two weeks before. Very brief meetings. The PA and nurses handle everything else.

[BBdoodle 483]

I took a class, then scheduled a consult with the surgeon, he at that time gave me a list of all the procedures he felt I needed to complete before surgery. Colonoscopy, endoscopy, sleep study, nutritionist, physc. test. After I met with the surgeon I met with the surgical coordinator who set the surgery date. All me test results were sent to my surgeon as I got them, 2 wks before surgery I had a required class with one of the surgeons from the group, signed all the hospital paperwork, answered any and all questions, went over what you should purchase, bring to the hospital etc, gave you your eating plan. Right before I went into the OR I met with my surgeon. I believe if you have any serious problems the doctor will contact you, but if there are no issues then you are good to go. That is the way my surgeons office operates.. others may be different.

[mrsblues 81]

Initially met him at a bariatric seminar in which he did most of the speaking. Then had official visit only after they verified insurance coverage (not approval). We then talked about my history, he explained all of the procedures and basically told me that I had to have RNY because of my diabetes. I'm meeting with him tmrw to sign surgical consent.

I had recent knee surgery and while going through all of the pre-op stuff, I only met with that surgeon once and that was for the initial evaluation. An asst. physician met with me for post-op care. I thought it was really strange. Seems so impersonal to me. Just saying!