Guest guest Posted August 8, 2001 Report Share Posted August 8, 2001 today, I met with a new PCP..he was great, he listened , he cared about what I had to say about WLS. My last PCP ...ridculed me when I mentioned WLS...and wanted me to take diet pills instead. What a difference a doctor makes: this doc was terrific....and most importantly he Agreed to give me a referral for surgery ( yeah !!!!!) It 's a small victory..but for me, it is a big one...atleast I am one step closer to having surgery.. Tomorrow..I start my battle with my insurance company...but that is for another day. Today: I celebrate !!! I am on my way ! Namaste, J Planning for Surgery ! Daytona Beach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2001 Report Share Posted August 8, 2001 At 12:48 AM +0000 8/9/01, Jordan wrote: >today, I met with a new PCP..he was great, he listened , he cared >about what I had to say about WLS. > >My last PCP ...ridculed me when I mentioned WLS...and wanted me to >take diet pills instead. > >What a difference a doctor makes: this doc was terrific....and most >importantly he Agreed to give me a referral for surgery ( yeah !!!!!) Docs are only human. Some are super-human. Others are sub-human. You found a good one. Hang on to him. Good luck with your next battle: insurance. It helps to have a good PCP willing to write a stirring Letter of Medical Necessity (LOMN) to the insurance company on your behalf. Best, Steve -- Steve Goldstein, age 61 Lap BPD/DS on May 2, 2001 Dr. Elariny, INOVA Fairfax Hospital, Virginia Starting (05/02/01) BMI = 51 BMI on 08/07 = 42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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