how come I have to wait up to 9 months just to have a consult w/the surgeon?

I have called alot of surgeons in my home state and their nurses treated me like I was just another #, or even better, a fatso looking for an easy way out. I have been told by the nurses that I have to wait up to 9 Months just to have a consultation with the surgeon. I've talked to so many people, read up on the pros and cons and thought about this whole thing for over a year. Yes, I can wait, but it's frustrating when you find out that you have to wait so long just to talk to the surgeon. Many people whom I've talked to say that they have only waited a tops of 3months for this procedure, even my primary was surprised at the lengthy wait. I'm wondering who and how popular this is? For me, this IS NOT an easy way out, but a new life long change for me and I'm ready. My mom is so worried about me having this surgery, she's afraid I'll die..according to her, it has a high death rate, for me, I don't believe it because I know so many who have had it done and who are currently in the first stages like me for the surgery.

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