Navigating the WLS program office

I am starting my journey here in Columbus. I have had my first set of appointments, and have scheduled psych eval and sleep study. I have seen the nurse and the dietician.

Maybe I am spoiled having had exceptional medical services. I am finding it very frustrating to try to talk to a person who is part of the program staff. There seems to be a steady stream of patients in and out of the doors, so I know they are busy. Waiting a week however, for a simple question to be answered seems a bit on the "not so personalized" medicine side (something that this hospital promises).

I am feeling like part of the herd!

Thanks!

Any tips appreciated.

Try and make contact again.  Maybe the message was lost, forgot, misplaced.

I'm so sorry to hear that this is how your journey has started.  Maybe where you are isn't the best place for you to go.  Are there other local options?  My experiences with the Clevelend Clinic were awesome -- they always made time for my questions and didn't make me feel a part of the herd.  Reading what you are already experiencing makes me a little concerned for how the rest of the process will go for you there.

Good luck!  Hugs!!!

The three major programs in Columbus is what my insurance will allow. I did check out one of the other ones. So many extra charges--even to the point of paying separatelt out  of pocket for his OR nurse!? That one's got quite the racket going! I wonder how this is ethical and how they get through the hospital's IRB. Yeesh!

BTW- Thank you Libit!

I wouldn't mind being at the Clinic.

Makes me wonder about the rest of the process as well.

Take care!

I know a few people who have had surgery w/ Dr. Myers -- they have nothing but positive things to say / results to date.  hang in there and try to get an email address from one of the NUTs (dietician).  I've found through my program at OSU (insurance would only approve OSU or I would have been at Dr. Myers' with you!) the NUTs are a wealth of knowledge.

There may quite a few Dr. Myers patients on OH -- ask some questions there, too.

I'm learning this process is not quick...it's a lesson in patience!

Good luck and hang in there!

Meg's right about the Nutritionists.  They have heard it all and helped people thru it.  Keeping your NUT's number handy is a wise thing to do. 

I am trying to grt rid of Dr. Meyers name on my posts. I am not going through their program. I looked through all the settings and cannot find how I got this on my posts in the first place.

They have sooo many extra required costs, and I question the ethics of docs offices selling particular supplements that you have to take....hmmmmmm.

Much thanks!

Soulds like are in the same boat here! It is very frustrating.

I am considering writing the hospital director, or at least talking with an ombudsman.

We should keep track of each other's journey....

Nanner

The purchase of suppliments from Dr Myers is optional, you can buy them anywhere. You are given the first bottle of vitamins to start, but he will also give you a script for prenatals. The extra program fee goes towards a 3 month membership at the exercise facility there along with 8 personal trainer sessions so it is money well spent. Also covers the lifetime access to the support group.
Was going to ask you who you had a problem with, but since it isn't his staff, can't help you there. I have never had trouble getting info from them, and all of his patients are given his personal cell phone number which he does answer immediately.