Backing out of chosen surgeon?

I am getting 'cold feet' because I am not comfortable with the surgeon I have chosen. I am at the point of setting up pre-ops with the other required specialists from the surgeon list, and am at a loss as to what to do. He is the only certified bariatric surgeon in my state, and while insurance will pay for him, I don't know that they will pay out of state, plus the hassle it would be for me. My consultation was rushed and I felt quite patronized. I have since found out the doctor lost a WLS patient the day before my consult...perhaps I just landed a day that wasn't good to consult with him? Any ideas? He is highly recommended by patients listing on this site, so I wonder if it is just me? Experiences of others would be quite helpful in my determining how to handle this.

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