Should I have seen the doctor??? - ThinnerTimes - Gastric Bypass Forum, Lap Band Forum, and Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Forum

Bbunch mama · 09-27-2005, 01:33 PM

I almost feel foolish for asking this . . . after the fact . . .however, I had my initial consult last Thursday (my doctor is Callery). I did not actually meet with him; rather had a lenghthy discussion with Kelly and went through the "business" stuff with the office manager. I got the list of tests I need to have done . . . but when do I meet the good doctor???

Jeanie · 09-27-2005, 02:05 PM

I met him at my pre-op appt. The one just before I was scheduled to go into the hosiptal. Any other appt has been with Kelly even all my post-op appt's.

lealphachienne · 09-27-2005, 05:56 PM

Kelly is a NP, what she writes is just as good as the doc's

bridgetgirl · 09-27-2005, 06:05 PM

No worries, you'll meet the "big man." Alot of people prefer Potts becuz you have more one on one time with him rather than a PA. You'll see him at your pre op, and that appt will be short and sweet!

Best wishes!

On my way K · 09-27-2005, 07:40 PM

Glad to know that is the SOP!!

Just want to make sure I'm on track.

Can't wait to meet the guy :O)

09-27-2005, 08:46 PM

The good Dr. is just that...so good he farms out the non surgical stuff and saves his precious time for the surgeries. Don't take it personally, but on occasion I have met with him at length and he is truly wonderful!!!

Rain

twodogsmom · 09-29-2005, 03:00 AM

I couldn't possible commit myself to a surgical procedure and jump thru all the hoops before I had met the doctor and decided for myself if she/he and I could work as a team, and if our styles meshed and if I trusted his skill, compassion and bedside manner. I found a surgeon with a very hands on approach-who doesn't have an insulating layer of assistants that keep him from having to deal with the nuts and bolts of patient care. And no, a NP, however good she is and whatever her scope of practice is, is not a doctor. She may be able to handle routine stuff, but I want access to my DOCTOR if I need it.

ASAMVIAN · 06-09-2006, 02:27 PM

Can anyone tell me who referred you to Callery/Potts office. I am having such a hard time finding a PCP that is open to this type of surgery.

I am moving to Carlsbad in a few weeks and want to try one more time.

Any suggestions on a PCP who has referred you to Callery/Potts office

Thank you!!!!!

flutterbies · 06-09-2006, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ASAMVIAN

Can anyone tell me who referred you to Callery/Potts office. I am having such a hard time finding a PCP that is open to this type of surgery.

I am moving to Carlsbad in a few weeks and want to try one more time.

Any suggestions on a PCP who has referred you to Callery/Potts office

Thank you!!!!!

Patty Shih w/ Sharp Reese Stealy in Rancho Bernardo referred me. It was my first time meeting her, and I went in there specifically for that. Soon as she walked in I told her I was there for a referral to Dr. C. Hope this helps some.