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I I have been approved for my surgery for over 3 to 4 weeks now and I have been waiting on the Doctors office to call me with a date for the hospital. I feel very frustrated with the BMI center I leave messages and emails and seem to be ignored. Any one else have this problem with Dr Cottom and Dr Richards office

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Can you change doctors? The bells and whistles go off for me when doctor's offices cannot or do not respond promptly - it speaks of inadequate staff and possibly a mill-like attitude to their patients.

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Yes, that seems excessive to just be given a surgery date. Typically, the surgeons office tries to get you on the schedule right away even if it s a few months out. At least you would have some idea. That sucks!

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My bariatric team was spot on to reply quickly to my questions and emails.....same day. I agree with SherB, An effective team will not leave you dangling in mental anquish and worry. Be proactive.

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I turned in my paperwork for BMI of Utah and they consulted with my insurance and called me to set up an apt the very next day. the Apt is 4 weeks away because they are really busy during the summer. I have had friends go through them and not have an issue with scheduling their surgery date. Sorry that you are waiting.

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I wish it was that easy I am left messages with the scheduling coordinator several times and the Dr rescheduled my date once already and now I feel like I am just chasing someone to just talk to me.. I was told to start the two week post op diet just in case they get me a date for the LDS hospital but I have a feeling I Am going to have to do it all again because of no date set.

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I am sorry that you are having all these problems. I hope that you hear back soon. I am still early in the process and I am sure things can change. Best wishes to you.

I wish it was that easy I am left messages with the scheduling coordinator several times and the Dr rescheduled my date once already and now I feel like I am just chasing someone to just talk to me.. I was told to start the two week post op diet just in case they get me a date for the LDS hospital but I have a feeling I Am going to have to do it all again because of no date set.

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