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08-09-2007, 12:58 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: tennessee
Posts: 4
Weight Statistics i am in the beginning process Start Date:
n/a Surgery Date:
Height: 267 lb Start Weight:
259 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
8 lb Weight Loss:
119 lb Lb Left to Lose:
2.99625468165 % % Lost:
? 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 40.6 BMI Start:
40.6 BMI Current:
21.9 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |  supportive pcp question? hi all i was just wondering if any of you have had an issue getting your pcp to recomend you have the surgery? i had a consultation with a surgeon and i have not even talked to my pcp. i am afraid he may not think i need the surgery. the surgeon i consulted with said he has had patients from my pcp before but i am just worried that he may not think i need the surgery. i actually only saw my pcp while i was pregnant and have not been to him for anything else. i have an appointment with him this month to do a physical and pap and i am going to discuss it with him and the 6 month diet. i was just wondering if anyone else had any problems with this. thanks for any help!!
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08-09-2007, 03:12 AM
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| Super Moderator  | There have been people on board who have had problems with their PCP and ended up changing their drs. However, since your surgeon says that he's had other patients from your PCP, I think for now, you should see how it works out, and then take the next step if you need to. (((((HUGS)))) Good luck.
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08-09-2007, 04:04 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mount Vernon, NY
Posts: 7,289
Weight Statistics 4/1/07 Start Date:
4/19/07 Surgery Date:
5' 9" Height: 258 lb Start Weight:
146 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
112 lb Weight Loss:
-19 lb Lb Left to Lose:
43.4108527132 % % Lost:
04/19/2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 38.0957781979 BMI Start:
21.5580760344 BMI Current:
24.36357908 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass    | i didnt have an sue gettng my pcp tp approve...my issues are coming with the after care....needless to say, if there is an issue up front, usually the surgeon can refer you to a PCP they have worked with in the past. but being that they have had other patients from your pcp it shouldnt be a problem. the wrst he could say is "no" so ask and see
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08-09-2007, 05:12 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SOMEPLACE LONG ISLAND, NY
Posts: 6,756
Weight Statistics June 1, 2005 Start Date:
Height: 310 lb Start Weight:
167 lb Current Weight:
159 lb Goal Weight:
143 lb Weight Loss:
8 lb Lb Left to Lose:
46.1290322581 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 51 BMI Start:
27 BMI Current:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  | HONESTLY when i went to see my PCP knowing i had to do something i was SHOCKED that he supported my decision 100 percent. HE felt if any surgery would improve the quality of my life its worth doing, referred me to a surgeon even though i had consulted with one already and i fell in love with the one my PCP recommended. NOW mind you he was the doctor that would never prescribe me diet pills or help me loose weight but always said i had to.....so i was shocked. IF he wasnt supportive, honestly i would have found a new doctor that would support my choice.... i didnt require a referral i had a PPO insurance plan but i needed someone to be behind me for all my follow up care as well hugs
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12-05-2007, 04:06 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Superior, Wisconsin
Posts: 4
Weight Statistics April '08 Surgery Date:
Height: 226 lb Start Weight:
224 lb Current Weight:
135 lb Goal Weight:
2 lb Weight Loss:
89 lb Lb Left to Lose:
0.884955752212 % % Lost:
May '09 Goal Date:
36.1 BMI Current:
| Primary Care Physician Hello: I was scheduled to have my poke & feel (Pap & Mammo) with my PCP at the end of July beginning of August ('07). I mentioned that I was seriously looking into RNY, and she immediately arranged for a referral. I had already been to two information sessions. I then made my initial appointment at the Weight Loss Clinic. Saw the surgical nurse and the Nut. Then the next month I saw the Nut again. Next, it was my psychological testing with took about 3 hours. Then it was a follow-up to analize the Psych. test. My last appointment was with the physician's assistant, and I have 2 more with her,(Unimpressive). Now they have scheduled a TEAM meeting to discuss my case. They will notify me of a decision by mail. Then this month, I go for my last NUT. appointment. I hope to have all the appointments done at the end of February '08 and pray to have the surgery in mid-April. Just thought my experience might aid someone new. It's a lot of work. I have BCBS of Minnesota. Lillysummer 
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12-05-2007, 06:54 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas
Posts: 1,541
Weight Statistics 3-16-2007 Start Date:
July 23, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 7" Height: 284 lb Start Weight:
178 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
106 lb Weight Loss:
18 lb Lb Left to Lose:
37.323943662 % % Lost:
7-23-08 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 44.4758298062 BMI Start:
27.8756961461 BMI Current:
25.0568055246 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | My pcp actually suggested it to me. I wasn't sure if I wanted to do it, but he started the 6 month diet thing immediately so that I would have it completed if I changed my mind. I was actually the hold up on contacting a surgeon. But when I decided to have the surgery he had me ready and I had meet all the initial requirements. He is kind of conservative and I had been told by other patients of his that he wouldn't recommend them. I guess with all my problems he knew I needed it.
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12-05-2007, 07:27 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Floyd County Virginia
Posts: 3,517
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics September 19th 2007 Start Date:
September 19th 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 10" Height: 363 lb Start Weight:
211 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
152 lb Weight Loss:
46 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.8732782369 % % Lost:
12/31/09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 52.0793877551 BMI Start:
30.2720408163 BMI Current:
23.6724489796 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | You might be suprised. Drs do care about there patients. If he has referred other patients and was pleased with the results then more than likely he will. You know it dont matter really how many times they have seen you before. I was telling my specialist to which i had a few before.... LOL about it and only seen them once and they were thrilled. The only flack I got was from one nurse practioner. I see her on occasion when my doc is not in. She said the only reason she didnt like it was because she had a aunt that was turned down by 6 drs before the 7th agreed and then had massive trouble. Its also a good thing if the referring Dr kinda knows how to take care of you afterwards to when you get sick. |
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12-05-2007, 09:57 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 1,599
Blog Entries: 8 Weight Statistics July 10, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 6" Height: 271 lb Start Weight:
151 lb Current Weight:
145 lb Goal Weight:
120 lb Weight Loss:
6 lb Lb Left to Lose:
44.2804428044 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 43.7357667585 BMI Start:
24.3693755739 BMI Current:
23.4010560147 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | My pcp has been awesome - but I knew she recommended the surgery to another person. I chose her specifically for that purpose when I started seeing her in ~2000. She has been supportive and is knowledgeable about caring for us post op.
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