Meeting with surgeon didn't go well

Agreed. If you are even thinking, "hey this guy might not be the right surgeon for me" you owe it to yourself to check out another surgical center. I wouldn't hesitate, particularly since this is relatively early in your process. The decision you are making is life-long... make sure it's 100% what you want.

I agree. Find another surgeon. I went to one center, didnt like how pushy they were even though they agreed with VSG for me. I found a new center. I am approved and scheduled for surgery already, but I dont meet my surgeon until this afternoon. I have my fingers crossed I like him

There are three highly regarded hospitals 10 miles from where I live.  I chose this surgeon b/c he did my stepfathers RNY and his practice is rated as a center of excellence.  But, he's 66 and about to retire so it seems his thinking is kind of "old school."  I have a friend who had the sleeve at a different hospital in the area so I just faxed through my paper work and will wait for an appointment at their office.

Good for you.

"and his practice is rated as a center of excellence"

All this means is that they've met some minimum qualifications. It doesn't actually mean they are excellent.

Is there some reason why you chose this surgeon over others? Why you need to stick with him?

Because I would change surgeons in a heartbeat.

Even if he agreed to do the sleeve I wouldn't want him to do it, because he clearly doesn't do enough of them (any of them?) for me to want him cutting on me.

I agree with the others, find someone else. Go with someone with VSG experience. COE means that they have done a certain amount of WLS's with minimal complications. No matter who you choose, you need to be comfortable with your surgeon. It is important to have a good fit.

Sounds like a Dr I had in Houston when I first started looking into WLS. He wouldn't do anything and rushed me through stuff and I didn't get all my questions answered. Needless to say I changed drs and love the one I wound up with! I'd def change drs.

Trust your gut (no pun intended) on this one. Find a different doc. You are going to have to have a RELATIONSHIP with this person for years to come. Make sure it's a good fit.

The good news is that when I switched docs a little over a week ago, there was only one prereq I had to meet for the new doc that the old one didn't require. All of the other stuff I had done transferred beautifully, and they were delighted to have a new patient so ready to go.

Good luck!!!

Find another surgeon. You should not be bullied into re-routing your intestines. They are very different surgeries and you need to feel 100% comfortable with your decision.