Question:
Patients of Dr. Schauer at UPMC, what is the pre-op group meeting about?

I am scheduled for May 14. It will be from 3pm to 6pm. What will we do? I was told to bring my info packet. I had most of my pre-op testing done and the results sent to Dr. Schauer (I switched surgeons). Is there anything else I should take that maybe will speed up the process? TIA    — Tracy R. (posted on April 3, 2002)

April 2, 2002
I dont know about the meeting but i can tell you that Dr. Schauer is the greatest. My sister had surgery somewhere else and was life flighted to UPMC and he saved her life.
   — JOYCE C.

April 2, 2002
Dr Schauer is GREAT! Its a group educational meeting. You will be PRIVATELY weighed. Meet most of the staff, go thru the risks and rewards of surgery, Q&A with the doc. Given orders for any additional tests you might need. When you leave you will a walking encylopedia of surgery info, including post op care. This group meeting is great, and a big improvement over the one on one meeting. I had the private one, Jen the group and I attended both. So I can compare! With schauers appointments leave plenty of extra time, delays can and do occur. Dont plan on being out of that meeting till after 7 at the earliest. I like that our surgeon will spend extra time with those who need it in clinic, although this can delay things later in the day:(<P> Be sure to attend tonights suppoprt group meetingf at 7 PM. I believe were having a parade in our old clothes, and I am bringing mine. Sounds like fun.
   — bob-haller