Question:
Hey, all you Dr. Phillip Schauer patients...what do I expect from here?

I am having my first appt. with Dr. Schauer on Tuesday November 27th and it is a "group" type meeting. I am kinda curious about what to expect. He wants me to bring my folder and my insurance card with me. Will I know anything? I am told to expect to be there for at least 3 hours (ugh) but if it gets me on the surgery list, I will wait for 12!!!! Any pointers would be more than appreciated. Post here or e-mail me at [email protected] Thanks to all my "new friends" for posting on my other questions....you are TERRIFIC!!!!!!!!    — Linda D. (posted on November 19, 2001)

November 19, 2001
Congrats, you are on your way to a thinner healthier you. I am unique because I have been thru both systems. The individual meeting for ME and the group meeting for my wife whos surgery date is December 10th, I attended Jens meeting also. The group meetings are far superior to the individual ones. You are privately weighed, meet the staff, and Dr Schauer, are trained extensively in the surgery and post op life. You get the list of necessary tests and its a very complete meeting with a long question and answer time. I was very impressed with how complete this meeting was. Be warned that delays can and do occur, and depending on a variety of things the meeting may run long. Surgery tests and scheduling take a long time so be patient. I am glad to report the staff is working hard to catch up, the surgery has become very popular and the office is overwhelmed with new patients. I have spoken with Dr Schauer and he cares a lot and is working to improve his office staff that handles the paperwork..
   — bob-haller