Guest guest Posted July 16, 2000 Report Share Posted July 16, 2000 In a message dated 07/16/2000 8:47:31 PM Eastern Daylight Time, mimsical@... writes: << I have insurance, and I really don't care about being in or out of a program, I just want to find a sympathetic Doc. Anyone in the Washington DC/Northern Virginia area have a recommendation? --Aimee >> Hi Aimee, Welcome! I am Margie from SC. I know who you need to get ahold of , it is a I am trying to think of her e-mail, she has a list of recent Dr.?? Shoutjoy?? Anyone Help?? Hang tight while I search through my huge stack of printouts from here!! xoxox Margie Sc July26th!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 16, 2000 Report Share Posted July 16, 2000 Hi, all! I'm new to the whole concept of this procedure, and excited as all get out. I've written my lists of pros and cons - and I'm determined to have the MGB as soon as I can, assuming I'm a candidate!! My problem is that I haven't a regular Dr.; since I'm basically very healthy, I've been going to a " Doc in the Box " (urgent care center) for any illnesses and injuries for years, so I don't have much of a consistent medical record. Since I need the MD recommendation and referral, any thoughts on how to find a sympathetic MD? I have insurance, and I really don't care about being in or out of a program, I just want to find a sympathetic Doc. Anyone in the Washington DC/Northern Virginia area have a recommendation? --Aimee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 16, 2000 Report Share Posted July 16, 2000 Hi Aimee! Where do you live? I'm in Falls Church, VA, and I see Dr. Lee in the Washington Lee Primary Care office (703/538-5019). a and I have both used him as our PCP, and he is very supportive of the MGB. He plans to send other patients there as well! Unfortunately, their office is closing as of August 1, but he will move to another local practice. If you need any help, or just want to talk MGB, you can reach me at home 703/876-9889. I had the surgery on May 22, and you can read my story online at http://onhealth.com/women/in-depth/item/item,91744_1_1.asp <http://onhealth.com/women/in-depth/item/item,91744_1_1.asp> Best regards, Amy. _____________________________________________ Amy S. Poe MGB 5/22/2000 *I made it!* 280/245/140 United Healthcare Select Plus POS approved Sympathetic doctors? Hi, all! I'm new to the whole concept of this procedure, and excited as all get out. I've written my lists of pros and cons - and I'm determined to have the MGB as soon as I can, assuming I'm a candidate!! My problem is that I haven't a regular Dr.; since I'm basically very healthy, I've been going to a " Doc in the Box " (urgent care center) for any illnesses and injuries for years, so I don't have much of a consistent medical record. Since I need the MD recommendation and referral, any thoughts on how to find a sympathetic MD? I have insurance, and I really don't care about being in or out of a program, I just want to find a sympathetic Doc. Anyone in the Washington DC/Northern Virginia area have a recommendation? --Aimee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2000 Report Share Posted July 17, 2000 Dear Aimee, I am not only a future MGB patient, I am also a doctor. It makes wince that you only have contact with doc-in-the-box physicians. It may require a few trial runs but you will find a sympathetic physician! From personal bias, I would strongly recommend starting with a family physician (that's what I am). I have friends from medical school and have found that the more open-minded and down-to-earth people chose FP. Ther is not that much prestige when compared to specialists but there is a lot of job satisfaction. I too had to " cold call " a doc to establish my PCP. True to the rumor most docs self treat or curbside their partners. This was something I wanted to do with more privacy. I chose a local female FP with whom I had not worked. I was nervous that she would not understand or be one of those " if you would just watch what you eat doctors " . Much to my surprise, she was not. A large part was the fact that I am very well-versed on the subject. You too can and should be well-prepared to discuss risks,benefits, options and the NIH concensus that morbid obesity should be treated surgically. Now you can say you have a personal friend who is a physician who recommended the surgery. That may help too. My 1st meeting with Dr R is August 1st, with the surgery later that week. Keep me updated on your journey. Laurel ps: I also moonlight as a doc-in-the-box. You may find that your local doc-n-the-box can refer you to a sympathetic local PCP. If not, try searching the net for Bariatric Physicians. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2000 Report Share Posted July 17, 2000 In a message dated 7/17/00 4:30:28 PM Pacific Daylight Time, wippmd@... writes: << True to the rumor most docs self treat or curbside their partners. >> Hi, I'm still trying to figure this one out! LOL Regards, Debbie in IL Daughter MGB 8/9 Cigna (3rd appeal)--BMI 45 Counting on Cigna for Debbie (BMI 40) ins letter sent 7/14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.