appointments question

Hi everyone, i got an email with my surgeon consultation tommorrow march 12, dietician, social worker and nurse on may 21.  that was all.

Question is:  does everyone have the same appointments?  i see that some have a lot more to do while others may not?  

I was referred in august, 2014, orientation November 4, 2014.

Do they usually give you more appointments?  

thanks

I've seen surgeons handle the pre-procedures differently.  I don't have a psychological exam at all. I just have three dietician visits and the pre-op blood work.  I'm also self pay though, and I think some of the variance has to do with insurance requirements.  

Is it possible the May 21 appointments are your first of a possible series?

Everyone,  as far as l am aware have appointments with the  surgeon, dietician, nurse, internist. Some do the sleep study and have ultasound.  I did not have to do thw last two. 

Some appointments depend on your medical history.  But usually that's the base.  You may get sent for a sleep study or some others if the Surgeon feels it's needed.  I had ECG, Bloodwork and Sleep Study.  Some have others because of medical issues that they have.  The surgeon wants to make sure that everything is controlled before he/she does the surgery.  Just makes it safer for you.

Cathy

Thanks for your replies everyone.  I went to my consultation on Thursday with Dr. Starr.  I really liked him.  I had to wait a ton of time to see him but I like his calm, warm stance.  It made me feel very comfortable.  The time frames are long though.  I already have sleep apnea and on a cpap machine.  I was booked with my nutritionist, social worker and nurse for the same day but another 2 months away at the end of May.  After my appointment with the surgeon on Thursday, I had to book with Dr. G (upstairs on the 3rd floor.. sorry can't remember his name at the moment)., but he is booking at the END of August.  That will push me past 1 year from referral and almost a year from the orientation.  

What happens after that?  Do I go back to see Dr. Starr ?  Does anyone have a ball park on the time after you see Dr. G?  

I'm glad to have found this forum.  I think it will be very helpful for me as I continue through this process.  By any chance, i see some people can put their appointments at the bottom of their posts.  How is that done?  

Thanks

laura