My PCP just did a 360

Helen, just a suggestion!  Putting your e mail address on a public board can lead to problems. Might be a good idea to take it off and send it to the poster by PM 

It's unfortunate that you took my comment so personally.  It certainly wasn't meant as an attack, but a clarification.

It did not occur to me that you have an MBA.  Thank you for sharing.

I am not perfect and never claimed to be.  

I'm happy that you feel awesome after posting on OH.  It's a great forum, isn't it? 

Why should it occur to someone that you have an MBA as you make no reference of it otherwise?

Crazy doctors happen to all of us, regardless of our education. And we all overreact sometimes. Take a breather, find another PCP, and the world will keep turning :)

I live in Oklahoma and my surgery was out of pocket (10k). IMO  thinking about going outside the US was not an option because of finding a PCP/ gastric doc to do follow up care (very important). But in the end this is YOUR choice and you know whats best for YOU. Whatever you decide mexico or US I hope you get your sleeve and enjoy the benefits of life. This was the best thing that could every happen to me. Btw, I have heard of quite a few people happy with their sleeves getting done in mexico, its the after I don't here to much update on. Best wishes. 

As poor as her delivery was, she does raise a point that needs to be addressed: you need to find someone to follow you for aftercare before you have surgery. Look around. Some surgeons will not follow patients who had surgery in Mexico. Mine will not, unless it is an emergency.

Also, I would find another physician. PCPs are a dime a dozen. Find one who suits you.

What a lack of compassion and professionalism on her part!! There are plenty other dr out there so screw her. Surgery or not i wouldn't want someone like that treating me at all. However do you think it was the fact you no longer have ins that you were treated this way? Not just the surgery. Goodluck! You are making a great decision :) 

Ditto what RosyKate said.  If possible,my ou WILL want to have a local surgeon willing to care for you in the event of complications (even relatively minor ones, since your PCP is unlikely to be able to help),  and (IMO) you SHOULD find a more supportive PCP.

I'm sorry she was so harsh.

Lora

I agree that I would find another PCP.  But I also would not have surgery until you have someone to do your follow up care in the states.  If you can't work that out by December, I would postpone WLS until you can work it out.