Switched my date.
VSG on 01/25/12
Well I called back TWH today to confirm my appointment for meeting the surgeon and my appointment was actually with Dr. Cyriac from TEGH and while I have nothing against him I really wanted to remain at TWH for proxemity purposes and because of their zero death rate - I know nothing is predictable but I just have a peaceful comforting feeling about TWH so I asked if I could switch to a TWH and she said absolutely!
So my new appointment is November 25th at 9 am with Dr. Jackson.
So my new appointment is November 25th at 9 am with Dr. Jackson.
VSG on 05/11/12
Congratulations Melissa! I'm glad to hear that you were able to get an appt with a TWH doctor. Peace of mind plays a big part in this. I have nothing against the other docs but I also would feel more comfortable at TWH & that's what I'm requesting as well. I've just heard a lot more about it than the others & they seem to be faster, especially since it appears that the surgeonb gives you your actual date before you leave your meeting with him.
Deb
Deb
Hi Melissa
There doesn't seem to be much control left in this process so it's good that you were able to remain at the hospital you feel most comfortable with and that the slighlty later date was not an important aspect in your decision..
There doesn't seem to be much control left in this process so it's good that you were able to remain at the hospital you feel most comfortable with and that the slighlty later date was not an important aspect in your decision..
Jennifer
Thank you Cheri and Holly!
Think twice, cut once! I've had 3 surgeries now, RNY, VSG and DS
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Ask me about the DS or visit dsfacts.com
2002 - RNY
2010 - RNY to VSG
2011 - Full DS-August 24th
HW 311 SW 306 CW 235 GW 150

Think twice, cut once! I've had 3 surgeries now, RNY, VSG and DS

Ask me about the DS or visit dsfacts.com
2002 - RNY
2010 - RNY to VSG
2011 - Full DS-August 24th
HW 311 SW 306 CW 235 GW 150
Congrats Melissa! I am still waiting. I've called there twice today and the girl says "I'll take your number and have her call you back", which is just a total load of crap...because on a Friday afternoon I know I won't be hearing back from them.
I will call again next week, and like you, I am requesting TWH.
Happy to hear your long wait is over!
Toni
I will call again next week, and like you, I am requesting TWH.
Happy to hear your long wait is over!

Toni
Toni..."Bravery is not the absence of fear, but the will to overcome it"
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Surgery JAN. 19th, 2012 - Down 120 lbs & 75 inches @ my last Weigh in!!!!
VSG on 01/25/12
Hey girl!! I'm sorry you're still waiting!! I got that one woman twice in the past two weeks and someone finally did call me back yesterday but gave me an appointment with a TEGH surgeon! You should totally keep trying to get in on the 25th to see Dr. Jackson and maybe we can be surgery buddies!!