Question:
Why does it take so long to get a consultation with a surgeon?

   — Pamela H. (posted on May 6, 2003)

May 6, 2003
I would guess that one reason is the huge rise in people wanting weight loss surgery......I heard that the surgeons in my area are getting around fourty requests for surgery per week.
   — jennifer A.

May 7, 2003
They are really busy! I know my surgeon does a load of RNY's (lap) plus he is an assistant professor and chief of endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery in a major teaching hospital. I think he slips in some other general surgeries, too. It was worth the wait.
   — koogy

May 7, 2003
It can get very frustrating! I know my surgeon performs his own surgeries, but assists on others as well. His practice performs RNY with two surgeons, which I think is a great idea, just in case something were to go wrong, you have two experienced hands there. It didn't take me that long to get an appointment with mine, a few months, b/c he had only 1 year experience. But now his experience is over 2 years and is getting more well-known, so it takes even longer. Some surgeons have a year waiting list! With all the attention on this surgery in the media, the popularity is growing! Goodluck to you!
   — Lezlie Y.