I fially have my first appt

Well, I finally have my first appt with Dr Sax tomorrow. I'm nervous about meeting him. I have heard that he is not the nicest man in the world. I have also heard that he is a great surgeon so that is most important. I went to the Seminar at The Miriam Hospital but unfortunately he wasn't there. Can anybody give me some insight on him? I'm excited to be starting but anxious about meeting him.. I've been reading about these pre-testings that you have to go through and these pysch evals that are being failed...I'm getting so overwhelmed!

Hugs, Tiffany

I do not have him but I will say this.  I met my surgeon at a seminar and thought wow he was so nice I loved him, I felt so confident in his abilities.  Then I met him in the office and - well he was not "not nice" but he was more business like and lets do this and go.  He was very nice to me but it was a differnt nice. I think it is just the nature of the position?  Any surgeon I have ever met always seems to be very straightforward and not a swarm as regular physicians...


On the psych test and such - don't worry it was a piece of cake. 

Hi Tiffany.

Dr Sax has impressive credentials, Chief or Surgery at Miriam.  He is businesslike- cordial but not super warm and fuzzy,  He will answer all of your  questions thouroughly. His Nurse Practioner assistant is the one who is warm and fuzzy.  You should rest assured that you are in the best hands available.  They are serious about this procedure and want you to be ready for it.  It will take several months to get through the testing etc.  Make sure not to gain any weight during the process. Dr Sax does not like that.  Best of Luck

Thanks so much for the advice. Do you think I should start the diet process immediately?? I don't want to gain any weight and make him angry..

Hugs Tiffany

Hi Tiff!

Just wanna send you some warm huggins!

Please let us know about your appointment when you get home!

Breathe In......

Breathe Out......

Repeat.....as often as necessary

Later Alligator!

Jules

Hi Tiffany,
I have Dr Sax and like Chris said he isn't warm and fuzzy but I wouldn't say he's not nice. I work in the medical field so I've had many experiences with surgeons- they deal with anesthetized people for a reason!!!!I like him and I'm putting my life in his hands. Make your own judgement and if you don't feel right find another surgeon.~~~~~~~~Kim