Time-line of initial appointment to surgery

Hello,

I thought it would be beneficial to post my time-line of events. This was the initial reason I joined this site, but I have learned so much more! I joined the day my GI recommended that I see a surgeon about having Nissen Fundoplication surgery.

First, here is my back story...
I am a 38 year old male. Live in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I have had GERD since my late teens. Have had non-dyspepsia Barrett's for the last 8 years. Scoped every year since BE diagnosis. PPIs for half of my life!

On to the timeline...

February 4th - routine GI appointment. Explained that I was sick of being on PPIs that did not 100% work. He recommended that I see a surgeon. Gave me the name of a very respected and a very in demand Dr. (Blair A Jobe)

March 24th - This was the first available appointment with the surgeon. Waiting 7 weeks for an appointment was a little nerve wracking, since I knew that there were several tests that had to be prescribed and he had to be the one to prescribe them. A day before the appointment, his office called to reschedule due to a conflict. I kinda flipped out and demanded that I see someone in his place. They offered for me to see a partner of his instead. I agreed and went to the initial office visit. I figured I can see anyone there that can start all of the testing so at least that ball can start to roll.

April 4th - Manometry test. Well that sucked! lol. Not pleasant, but from what I read on here, I was able to get through it easily.

April 11th - EGD with 48 hour Bravo PH monitoring. I have had this done before, so I knew what it was all about.

May 12th - Follow up with surgeon to go over test results. Manometry was excellent ("perfect motility"). Bravo=HORRIBLE. My Demeester score was 94. Is that even possible? He said 14-15 was bad! Long story short, he said I was a perfect candidate for a full wrap. Met with his nutritionist for a while to go over the diet (which I am familiar w/ thanks to this site). Next up was scheduling the surgery and to go over pre-op instructions.

June 7th - Surgery day! I will try to post after.

4 months and 3 days from initial visit to surgery. I know that this can be dramatically different based on several factors, i.e. location, insurance, availability, the list goes on and on. Let me know how this timeline compares to yours.

He is with Allegheny Health Network and is primarily out of West Penn. That is where I am having it done. I met the 2nd surgeon that will assist BJ. BJ is actually the director of the Esophagus and Lung Institute at AHN. I was told that it would be a minimum of 1 night stay, possibly 2.