Appt. with FFLD. County Bariatrics- how long?

Does anyone know how long it takes to get an appointment with them for a consult? Somewhere I was reading that a person took 2 months to get in for a consult with their dr! I think that was somewhere in California. I think that I read that you need to attend a seminar before you have a consult with them. Once you have all your appointments done, how long did it take you to schedule your actual surgery? Did everyone have to do the sleep apnea test? I am pretty confident that I don't have that, but don't know if that it's a standard test for everyone regardless. Sorry for all of the questions, but I figured that this is the best place to ask. I haven't called them yet, just wanted to know what to expect when I do. Thanks! Lisa

Hi Lisa... Dr. Ehrlich of Fairfield County Bariatrics did my surgery. You are going to love this group!! You have to attend a seminar first to get your information packet and questionnaire. After you have attended the seminar you can call their office and schedule a consult with one of the three surgeons. At the consult you will be given a list of all the pre-op tests you need to complete. Once that's done, everything gets submitted to your insurance company and when your approval comes back, your surgery date is scheduled. The pre-op testing can take anywhere from 1-3 months to complete depending on how fast you can get appointments for each test. Your first step is to call the office and sign yourself up for a seminar. If you go to their website, they have the schedule posted. http://fairfieldcountybariatrics.com/ Good luck!! Kim K.

Good job grasshopper... said well and to the point. hope you are staying dry. see you at the next support group meeting on the 25th? Towanda

Dry??? What's that??? We needed rain but enough is enough!! I will definitely see you on the 25th. Have a great day!! Kim K.