Time off work for surgeon app

I would like to find out how long are the appointments when you are meeting your surgeon for the first time. Who do I see and what usually happens at those appointments…I need to take time off work, but I don’t know if I should ask for ½ day off or maybe just 2 hours or so?? What should I be prepared for? Thanks for any comments and advise, Jarka

It was a while ago, so I don't remember exactly. I think it was a little over 30 minutes, but not an hour. Basically, my surgeon reviewed the RNY, associated pros and cons, detailed his surgical stats, and let me ask questions.

It can depend on so many factors.  I had my initial surgeon's appointment in November in Hamilton.  I was told that it should take about 20-30 minutes.  However, there was a significant wait time to get in to this appointment.  I didn't usually wait long for any appointment that I had.  There must have been something else going on this day.  It took hours to get in there.  Once I got in there, the appointment was only about 15 minutes.  It seemed as though the surgeon just reviewed that everything was done (previous tests and the info from the internist) and then confirmed what kind of surgery I was going to have.

Good luck - you're getting close!

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why not try to schedule the app't for the latest possible time in the afternoon, that way you don't have to go back to work after your app't....I try to schedule my app'ts for after 4:00 pm and if booked far enough in advance it is usually accommodated.