2 hr drive to dr's office...

[wacogurl 0]

Hi!

I have my first scheduled appt a week from today, but it is 2 hours from where I live. I have done alot of research on the doctor and I feel like I would really like him and there office, they have been very helpful over the phone so far. But it is a 2 hour drive one way... which is normally not a big deal but I have a lot going on right now... like 15 hours of school a week and i also work full time. I talked to my neighbor yesterday and he said his wife had the lap band down about 10 months ago here in our home town... I didnt know our town offered it... I couldnt find any doctors when I was researching it. But I thought about going to my family doctor and having him send me to someone here in our town, but that means i would have to wait! What should i do??? should i go with the appt i already have set up even though its 2 hours away or start completely over and get one in my home town????? Any advise is greatly appreciated!!

[luluc 6]

waco tx? dallas dr?

my dr was an hr away.

he then broke away & created his own practice which is an additional 30min - hr away ..... depending on dallas traffic.

finding the BEST possible dr is paramount - after care, huge component to this process.

i would go to your appt, then check out your local dr. do a comparrison & ask for stats.

while annoying to carve out the time needed to see my dr - he makes himself available 24/7, can't ask for much more.

[wacogurl 0]

who is your dr?? so you would say it is worth the extra time and drive for your dr? Thats what I was thinking... I would go and see what i thought and decide from there... Thanks for you advise.

[stacielynntate 88]

When I started my process I had to travel 2 hrs 1 way also, I did my surgery with them. After surgery I moved to northen CA and ended up take 2 trips down to LA and that was an 5 to 6 hour trip 1 way. I say it was worth it in the end but I am glad now to have my dr only 45 min from me since I now have differnet insurance. Do what you feel is best for you.

[DianaG 0]

My dr. is 2 hrs (one way)from me and is totally worth the drive!! His skill and reputation and of the hospital he is associated with are certainly of the highest quality. I am happy to drive that far to obtain the services I need. I even drive to the support group there that meets once a month.. So go for the best possible!!!! Good luck!!