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09-26-2007, 08:43 AM
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| Whipper Snapper  Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hagerstown, MD
Posts: 42
Weight Statistics July 11, 2007 Start Date:
April 15, 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 4" Height: 315 lb Start Weight:
254 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
61 lb Weight Loss:
104 lb Lb Left to Lose:
19.3650793651 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 54.0637207031 BMI Start:
43.5942382812 BMI Current:
25.7446289062 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |  PCP question Good morning all! Question...I am not convinced that my PCP is really all that supportive about my trying to get RNY, which brings me to a second item of concern. I see a nurse practitioner at my doc's office more often than not and she is the one I have discussed this with. Should I actually start seeing one of the docs as opposed to the practitioner? I know I can't expect her to be as revved up about this as I am, but she seemed almost blase about it. I don't want to wind up with a problem once my six month structured diet is completed, so I want to know who I should be seeing now. Thoughts? |
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09-26-2007, 08:49 AM
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| WLS Guru  Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Modesto, CA
Posts: 470
Blog Entries: 11 Weight Statistics 12/13/06 Start Date:
December 13, 2006 Surgery Date:
Height: 220 lb Start Weight:
150 lb Current Weight:
145 lb Goal Weight:
70 lb Weight Loss:
5 lb Lb Left to Lose:
31.8181818182 % % Lost:
Dec 2007 Goal Date:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | I went through this with a Dr's office too, some Dr's just don't approve of the surgery, which will include their Nurse practitioners. I changed Dr's twice, until i found one that supported the surgery. After research and talking to people, i knew i had to do what was going to be best for me, i just needed to find a Dr. who agreed.  But i would talk to your primary first... if your primary doesn't sound like he/she is going to help you go forward, i would look elsewhere. that is just my opinion. I worked hard to get my referral and surgery.
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09-26-2007, 09:14 AM
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| Super Moderator  | Quite honestly, I think you would be better off with a PCP who is cooperative. Even if he/she isn't familiar with WLS patients, be willing to learn. Your PCP is the person you will have to turn to if you need help when your surgeon is for some reason unavailbe. Looking for a PCP with whom you feel comfortable with, is a good idea.
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09-26-2007, 10:46 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hawaii
Posts: 3,831
Blog Entries: 9 Weight Statistics 07/23/2007 Start Date:
July 23, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 2" Height: 230 lb Start Weight:
120 lb Current Weight:
125 lb Goal Weight:
110 lb Weight Loss:
-5 lb Lb Left to Lose:
47.8260869565 % % Lost:
June 23 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 42.0629552549 BMI Start:
21.9458896982 BMI Current:
22.860301769 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass   | I agree with Doc. My PCP had never eferred ANYONE out for surgery. I was her 1st but she was supportive from day 1. I say find a doc you are comfy with and if they arent familiar with the proces, be their "learner" patient...I know not a real word but I think you get what I am trying to say |
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09-26-2007, 10:52 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: WADING RIVER (Long Island), NY
Posts: 4,860
Weight Statistics 7/16/07 Start Date:
7/16/07 Surgery Date:
4' 11" Height: 230 lb Start Weight:
139 lb Current Weight:
115 lb Goal Weight:
91 lb Weight Loss:
24 lb Lb Left to Lose:
39.5652173913 % % Lost:
12/31/08 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 46.4492961793 BMI Start:
28.0715311692 BMI Current:
23.2246480896 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  | I Agree With Everyone Else. Infact When I Discussed For The First Time With My Pcp I Was A Little Shocked He Understood And Told Me That Is The Best Option For And To Not Think About It That I Should Do It. I Figured He Was Old Fashioned A Bit And Wouldnt Go For It. But The Reason He Was So Supportive And Understood A Fat Persons World Was Because He Told Me Somthing I Never Knew. He Used To Be Very Obese At One Time. Boy Was I Shocked!!!! He Didnt Have The Surgery He Ended Up Losing It On His Own But He Totally Understood How I Felt And Was Very Very Supportive And Helped Me In Every Way Possible For To Get This Surgery!!! That Is The Type Of Doc You Need
__________________ 3/2008 PREG. START WT 144LBS. GOAL WILL HAVE TO WAIT TILL AFTER BABY  230 lbs 7/2007 & 142 lbs 4/2008     |
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09-26-2007, 02:50 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Posts: 4,458
Weight Statistics July 21, 2007 Start Date:
August 6, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 2" Height: 287 lb Start Weight:
164 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
123 lb Weight Loss:
24 lb Lb Left to Lose:
42.8571428571 % % Lost:
January 1, 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 52.4872528616 BMI Start:
29.9927159209 BMI Current:
25.6035379813 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Definately...find a new PCP, someone that you can talk to and that is understanding. I was so lucky to have found mine. I wish you so much luck!!! |
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09-26-2007, 06:39 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mount Vernon, NY
Posts: 7,520
Weight Statistics 4/1/07 Start Date:
4/19/07 Surgery Date:
5' 9" Height: 258 lb Start Weight:
165 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
93 lb Weight Loss:
36.0465116279 % % Lost:
04/19/2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 38.0957781979 BMI Start:
24.36357908 BMI Current:
24.36357908 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  | i agree with everyone else. find a dr who will cooperate and be willing to seek out ways to support your aftercare. it would be a terrible thing if you were appoved and did NOT have the support of your dr afterwards for follow ups and any scripts you may need. with that said, SWITCH! lol.
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09-26-2007, 06:50 PM
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| Cub Reporter  Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Upstate New York
Posts: 96
Weight Statistics 10/15/07 Surgery Date:
4' 11" Height: 250 lb Start Weight:
140 lb Current Weight:
142 lb Goal Weight:
110 lb Weight Loss:
-2 lb Lb Left to Lose:
44 % % Lost:
10/15/09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 50.4883654122 BMI Start:
28.2734846309 BMI Current:
28.6773915542 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | My PCP was never available, like yours and I did see the PA for every one of my visits. My PA even wrote a letter to my insurance company indicating why she felt I was a candidate for the surgery. But...like everyone has said, make sure you are comfortable with your physician's office. I personally like my PA better than my PCP, but because my PA works under the PCP umbrella, she was allowed to write to my insurance without question. Do your homework with your insurance company, if you like your PA or NP, then check to see if your insurance would accept documentation from them, most insurance companies supply an 800 number to call, it's a free call, it won't hurt to get facts now than to worry about them later. Good luck and keep us informed. P.S. I have worked in the health insurance field for 20 years, and would be happy to give you any pointers you may need to get through this.
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09-26-2007, 10:39 PM
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| WLS Guru Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Arizona in the winter - Colorado in the summer
Posts: 397
Weight Statistics about age 12 the first time Start Date:
8/29/2007 Surgery Date:
5' 4" Height: 268 lb Start Weight:
147 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
121 lb Weight Loss:
7 lb Lb Left to Lose:
45.1492537313 % % Lost:
a year from Christmas Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 45.9970703125 BMI Start:
25.2297363281 BMI Current:
24.0283203125 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | I agree - get a PCP you can be comfortable with - I saw the PA at first here in AZ who was more than agreeable to write the letter - she left before I got it ready but the Dr who replaced her agreed to write it anyway. The Dr we use in the summer in Colorado was more than eager for me to have the surgery so I really lucked out both ways. Judy
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10-06-2007, 10:37 PM
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| Whipper Snapper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: bronx
Posts: 14
Weight Statistics 9/26/07 Start Date:
07/2009 Surgery Date:
5' 0" Height: 226 lb Start Weight:
242 lb Current Weight:
110 lb Goal Weight:
-16 lb Weight Loss:
132 lb Lb Left to Lose:
-7.0796460177 % % Lost:
1 year Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 44.1327777778 BMI Start:
47.2572222222 BMI Current:
21.4805555556 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method - | hi all i also feel not fine with my pcp yes i went there i told him i want the surgery be done and right away woithout question he gave me the referral BUT i feel that he even take time with me to ask me so i am very nervous about the fact that the insurance need documented notes, yes i see him writing on the file but it is enough. please i need guidance i am in NY and i have HIP medicai. i am lost i need advise i am scare to death my insurance says no.
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