robbydoll 0 Posted June 7, 2008 Hey everyone. I think that this is weird but let me know if this happened to anyone else. June 26 is my band date. June 18 is my preop where i see the dotor and anetheseologist ( i know i spelled that wrong). The thing is, I'm im not going to see my docotor, the one who is doing the surgery. I guess hes busy and theyre having me meet with someoene else. Did anyone else do this? Any input would be great. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stef123633 1 Posted June 7, 2008 I didn't see my doctor at the pre-op appointment either. I did see him prior to that for my individual consult. We set the date, had the pre-op and I saw him for the 2nd time only at surgery. I think that is the norm. I am assuming you've met with him before and discussed everything at that time? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robbydoll 0 Posted June 8, 2008 Yes I met him at the initial consult. I just would think that the doctor himself would meet with his patients pre op to discuss everything and get everything in order. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mscathyl 0 Posted June 8, 2008 I only met with my Dr. once before surgery and the second time at surgery . I didn't see him at my pre-op . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamel8232 0 Posted June 9, 2008 having worked at a hospital for the last 9 years, I am sad to say that is definitely normal. If you have questions regarding anything about your surgery, you need to schedule an appointment with your surgeon in his office. The Pre-admission testing is for the facility to get all of your past medical history and to make sure there are no underlying health problems that you have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robbydoll 0 Posted June 9, 2008 I already finished all the pre-op testing. This is mt final appt before surgery where i meet with the doctor and anatheseologist. I just thought the actual surgeon doing the surgery would meet with the patients. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobbirs 0 Posted June 9, 2008 I just had my pre op friday and it was with my surgeon. we talked about how he does it, if he thought I could go home that night, what his weight restriction for me is. I knew all of the general stuff but he adapted a lot of things because I am young and healthy...well other than being MO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites