New hear and Q's of Dr. Rohrer

Greetings all! Just found this site, and thought I'd jump in. I'm looking to find current or past patients of Dr.Rohrer to ask some questions. How does he work his practice, do you make an initial appt, or is it done by your GP. Whats the timeline for getting an appt, can it be done the same month or is the waiting list several months long? How long after the initial consultation is surgery scheduled, PROVIDING that all the criteria was met. A month, a few months, a year? I am particulary interested in any of you that have had the AGB done, but also the Lap RNY. How often after the surgery were you seen? I know I need to call his office for the info, but I also want to hear the 'truth' by patients. Sometimes Dr truth and patient truth aren't quite the same. And the million dollar question: Is there anything you regret?

I didn't have him, but I did have an initial appointment. You can make your own appointment with him, and it is relatively quick. I think it was within a week or two. I don't think it is too long getting to surgery either. They will handle the insurance for you, but if he's not sure you'll be approved, they won't do much. That was my case. I ended up going to someone else because of that. But.... I've heard that he's a good surgeon. I've also hear that Dr. Mortensen is good as well. He will be taking my gall bladder out next week. I would just suggest that if you can, try to see as many surgeons as possible and then make your decision from there. Also, the surgeons in Missoula are good as well. They only do the RNY and don't do vey many surgeries lap, but they are moving into it more and more. Good luck to you, Linn

Thanks Linn! Is Dr. Mortensen in Missoula? Great Falls is closer to me, but I agree its good to keep your options open!

Sorry, I guess I didn't make myself very clear. Dr. Mortensen is also in Great Falls. I don't have surgery in Missoula because none of the anesthesiologists take blue cross. Linn