Has anyone had their surgery at the Mayo Clinic?

I am from New Mexico and they only have two Doctors who do gastric bypass surgery. They have a 1 1/2 year waiting list. I have been calling every week since July and have been unable to get an appointment, or be put on a waiting list (even with a referral from my Cardiologist) I called Mayo clinic back in August and was put on a waiting list and finally got an appointment for January 27, 2004. Wish me luck. By the way I have been peeking into Arizona Updates and activity since May 2003 and have enjoyed reading your "chats"..May you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Thanks so much Martina, I wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving. May your weight loss journey be smooth and swift. Keep in touch. Tammy