Frustrated

I am starting to get frustrated with the whole process. It has been consuming my thoughts and my time since January and I still have yet to see the surgeon. I attended 6 weeks of classes. Had a dozen doctor's appointments. Was in the gym daily. I have completed my prerequisites including weight loss and can't even get an appointment to see a surgeon. I am ready to make this change. I know that it will be more than amonth from my meeting with the surgeon until my surgery date but at least I would be moving forward. At this point I am at a stand still.
Has anyone changed programs at this point? I have been readin about another program that seems more responsive.

i understand your frustration.. but take a deep breath and remember it took you many years to gain weight it will take time to go through the process to lose it... Portsmouth has a great program with great doctors and staff... i would say they are worth the wait !! i have had nothing but positive experience with them and  looking back i am very glad i went to a program that makes you go through all the steps.. i have a friend that went to another hospital and he did all of his "pre-op " stuff in one day... well he has not been nearly as successful as most of the people that i have seen go through the Portsmouth program..

just my opinions
good luck
Dave

Thanks Dave! I actually did do a breathing exercise and it did help. You make some very good points. I too am glad I there is a program and it isn't just in and out surgery. I actually have learned a lot by taking the necessary steps. I am sure I will hear from the program shortly and feel better. Until then I will keep your words in mind and remember to breath lol. Thanks for listening to my vent and talking me down off the ledge lol.

I have my surgery today with the Portsmouth program & they are great!  The steps they make you go thru are there for a reason & I can't imagine going into an operating room & beyond without the preperation they have given me & the tools for success they have also helped develop.  I would recommend them without reservation if you do switch.  As long as you are doing your part, the process also moves along.  I went to the initial info session in March.

You should definately make sure you are working with a team that is responsive and with who you are comfortable.

Good luck with whatever you choose to do & work whatever program to its fullest.

:)

Kerry

Thanks. I am excited for you! Best of luck today.
I have gone through all of the steps in my program. 6 weeks of classes. Support group meetings. Psych. eval. Loss the weight ... everything. I just need to see the surgeon and get a date but I am being told from here the appointment with the suregeon will be more than a month out and the surgery date a month after that. I started this in January! Again, I am just frustrated and will breath and use what I have learned.
Again, best of luck! Let us know when you can how it went.

Hi there,

I work with the Portsmouth program, and I was wondering are you in our program?  I couldn't really tell from the posts.  If so, I will reach out on your behalf to see if I can get some additional info for you - or have someone on the clinical side of the program reach out to you. 

Best regards,
Grant

I have been working through the Catholic Medical Center program since January.
Thanks for your input.

I'm going through the DHMC off Exit 8 in Manchester Dr. Gould is the surgeon that will do the procedure at Elliot. Could you transfer over there?

I actually called and my insurance requires it be a center of excellence and DHMC doesn't qualify yet :(
I will wait....and wait...
thanks though!