Sempiternal wrote:ballhog47 wrote:Got on a last minute new consult appointment with Dr. Patel this afternoon due to a cancellation for who I was on the wait-list for till January.
Man I was blown away by how much he knows about implants and the way he talks makes it seem like he's seen it all.The appointment did not seem rushed at all and he spent quite a bit of time walking through common questions, expectations, recovery. I also had a laundry list of questions. Felt very well prepared for this next stage for my sex life after leaving the appointment. I've settled on AMS and hopeful for LGX model based on the artificial test they would do at surgery. Feeling excited and optimistic today!
I have an appointment in January with Dr Doyle at USC but wondering if I should cancel. I got a good gut feeling with Dr. Patel and he can get me scheduled for Late-January (About the time I would have my consult).
Do you guys think I'm making a decision I might regret if I don't seek out more surgeon opinions? I really like the idea of not driving too far and having a mid-career surgeon who will be around and accessible. Should i even talk to other local surgeons - Dr. J Mills??
I would still see Dr Doyle. Never heard of Mills.
Just curious, why LGX and not CX?
Agree - I would not rush into surgery until you've gotten some different opinions. I wish I had my 1st surgery with dr patel and did some more research. I think you're in great hands, but should confirm right surgeon for you, especially if means holding off for maybe a month or two. My only criticism which is the case with most big hospitals is the levels of nurse triage before you can get in contact with the doctor. I just started to specify that the doctor needs to see the message and that sped things up, otherwise would take 2-3 days for a response. Would be the case probably at USC with Dr Loh-doyle or Dr. Mills in UClA. Otherwise, I have absolutely no hesitations! Send me a message if you want to chat more or meet up to discuss my experience.
