Guest guest Posted June 30, 2000 Report Share Posted June 30, 2000 Hi all and thanks for your replies to my first post! Today I got to visit my PCP to talk to her about recommending me for the MGB. My fingers are crossed. She scares me!!! There is a local Doctor here in Wilmington, NC that performs WLS and has started doing it laproscopocly, but I really want to go to Durham (What a track record!!!). Has anyone been discouraged by their PCP? If so, how do I find another DR who will agree to recommend and do follow ups? I don't want to have to go all over town to find a DR! Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Peg in Wilmington NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2000 Report Share Posted June 30, 2000 Woman, Woman, I don't go anywhere without getting on the PHONE first. You get your little ol phone book make a list and call em up. Get those answers before you step out the door. Save time , save $, and save aggravation. Try not to be scared of your doctor. Remember, you are paying her, and her opinion is notcut into stone. Go get em girl! You can do it! Also, remember we are out here for you. WE know exactly how you feel. Write us anytime with any problem. In Sisterhood Dena Lawton/reddena@... DullPain@... wrote: > Hi all and thanks for your replies to my first post! Today I got to visit my > PCP to talk to her about recommending me for the MGB. My fingers are crossed. > She scares me!!! > There is a local Doctor here in Wilmington, NC that performs WLS and has > started doing it laproscopocly, but I really want to go to Durham (What a > track record!!!). > Has anyone been discouraged by their PCP? If so, how do I find another DR who > will agree to recommend and do follow ups? I don't want to have to go all > over town to find a DR! Any help would be appreciated. > Thanks > Peg in Wilmington NC > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Special Offer-Earn 300 Points from MyPoints.com for trying @Backup > Get automatic protection and access to your important computer files. > Install today: > http://click.egroups.com/1/5667/3/_/453517/_/962371809/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List at Onelist.com > Please visit our web site at http://clos.net > Get the Patient Manual at http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2000 Report Share Posted June 30, 2000 Peg, You do what you have to do. I wish she would say " go with Dr. R though " . I understand what your PCP is getting at though. You know you are welcome here and I am sure everyone else will say the same! in SC Wanting to start a new life with the help of MGBsurgery by Dr. R If you see someone without a smile, Give them one of yours. If you and I should meet and you forget me, you have lost nothing. If you meet JESUS and you forget him, you will have lost everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2000 Report Share Posted June 30, 2000 In a message dated 6/30/2000 7:43:40 PM Eastern Daylight Time, DullPain@... writes: << Do you all mind if I remain on the list even thought it may not be DR R? Thanks and ill keep you all posted. Peg in Wilmington >> Please do stay Peg!!! Let us know what happens. Cathy in Lenoir, NC Pre-op BMI 42 A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2000 Report Share Posted June 30, 2000 In a message dated 6/30/2000 7:43:40 PM Eastern Daylight Time, DullPain@... writes: << Do you all mind if I remain on the list even thought it may not be DR R? Thanks and ill keep you all posted. Peg in Wilmington >> Please do stay Peg!!! Let us know what happens. Cathy in Lenoir, NC Pre-op BMI 42 A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2000 Report Share Posted June 30, 2000 In a message dated 6/30/2000 7:43:40 PM Eastern Daylight Time, DullPain@... writes: << Do you all mind if I remain on the list even thought it may not be DR R? Thanks and ill keep you all posted. Peg in Wilmington >> Please do stay Peg!!! Let us know what happens. Cathy in Lenoir, NC Pre-op BMI 42 A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2000 Report Share Posted June 30, 2000 In a message dated 6/30/00 4:43:48 PM Pacific Daylight Time, DullPain@... writes: << HI again! Home from my visit to pitch the MGB to my PCP. Guess what? She was FINE with it. Only one hitch. She thinks I should go with the surgeon that does it here. Says that if I have any complications with the surgery in Durham local Drs. wouldn't want to touch me. So I have an appointment in Wilmington on July 19th to see the local surgeon. Do you all mind if I remain on the list even thought it may not be DR R? Thanks and ill keep you all posted. Peg in Wilmington >> Hi Peg, My PCP suggested someone in state, too, until I sent her all the info on Dr. R and the differences between the MGB and the roux-en-y. She was convinced when she called the " lap expert " in the area and found out he hasn't done a fraction of the surgeries as Dr. R, the surgery was twice as long, and twice as expensive. Just something to keep in mind and maybe check into for yourself. If you do go that route, though, of course you can stay in the group! The more the merrier! Regards, Debbie in IL Cigna approved on 3rd appeal for daughter (BMI 45) Counting on Cigna for Debbie (BMI 40) correct online info re-sent 6/29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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