"He seems very caring and up front in the short time I met him. His staff is really friendly. But I found that I should have kept better track of the 'little' things. I was told \"everything's fine!\" and I did not get direct answers to questions I asked about test results and if clearances had come through. This carried over to the rest of the hospital, as well. E.g. when I tried to get test results, I would leave my name and phone number and not get return calls. rnI am currently <2 weeks away from my scheduled date and just found out they were ready to do a RnY when Dr. B had stressed the DS as his recommended technique. Now it's a mad rush to try to get insurance coverage changed, schedules changed, everything else worked out while I'm out of work draining my bank account waiting to get this done. I was told that I may be able to be slipped in 2 weeks later if space opens up. Otherwise, they are scheduling at least 2 months out. I, personally, can't wait that long. I've been without a job waiting until this procedure is done. I can't delay this much longer, so I will likely have to wait at least a year before being able to take the 3+ weeks off from a new job.rnI met with Dr. B once and then he did a gastro endoscopy test on me. At this point, it seems that the next time I'm concious and see him, I'll be recovering and waiting to be discharged. Less than I would like, but probably as much as I could hope for. For a surgeon, he has a personality - which is saying something.rnRegularly scheduled support group meetings are mostly focussed on RnY but clicks gather afterward for more specific support."
