Looking for a new doctor
I am really lucky with my PCP too. He has had plenty of patients that have had RNY, but none that have gone to Mexico to have it done!! He finds that a trip, and is now recommending it to his other patients who get denied by their insurance! he is also not afraid for me to be proactive about my care either. He is impressed with my knowledege (alot of which I learned from here!) and doesn't mind me "schooling" him in some stuff! On the other hand his P.A. is not as excited to listen to what I have to say and seems offended when I give him ideas or correct some of the myths that evidently he takes as true. I only will see my PCP now. I guess you just have to look around, call offices, make appts and tell them nothing is wrong and you just want to get to know the doc...I would!!!
Thankfully my PCP had WLS as well (the Lap-band), so he's very familiar and has been extrememly supportive of my endeavors with this. Your best bet is to find a few doctors and go interview them (call and make an appt). Find one that YOU are comfortable with - after all, you are trusting this person with your body and your life.
~Karen
~Karen
Just wanted to say Hi Wendy! Nice to see you post..... it has been awhile! How are you doing? :)
Michelle (OH member since 2004 - new user name)
HW 285 / SW 270 / GW 140 / LW 135 / CW 185
RNY 6/8/2009
Starting size 26/28, now size 12/14
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