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My 1st appointment did NOT go well! :(

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So...I have to say I am sadly disappointed with my first appointment!

The first thing that bugged me was the insurance deal....my insurance covers 100% of bariatric surgery!! Sounds wonderful right? Well this clinic stated I had to have TWO doctors assigned to me...one was IN NETWORK and the other, conveniently, OUT OF NETWORK. What is THAT? I bantered a bit, making it clear how shady this seems, but they kept the conversation moving. I felt unheard and dismissed.

Second, I was told I am a better candidate for the bypass and NOT the sleeve. The reasoning was just unreasonable!! It felt to me the real reason was they get more money!

I also learned I need to see a cardiologist, which is neither here nor there, and I have already made that appointment. (Sorta saw that coming anyway)

So...I will continue to keep this option on my plate, but NOT with this clinic! I need to deal with the heart thing first. I can live fat, but I can't live without a heart!

I had high hopes and I am a bit disappointed, but they are not the only game in town! Who knows, maybe I'm looking down the barrel of a triple by-pass and I will lose a huge chuck healing from that!

Onward and upward!!



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Find another DR. all in your network ASAP. Get your heart checked and keep going! Don't deal w/a Dr. that sweeps your feelings about a shady deal or bait and switch under the carpet!

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Thank you! I just got back from the cardiologist and, of course, he wants a whole string of tests. No surprise there! He also wants me to reconsider surgery. His take was "You are young enough to drop the weight yourself. If you were in the 300lb + I might consider such drastic measures, but at 248 and 52 yrs old I HIGHLY suggest a dietician and exercise" I've known this doctor for years as he is my dad's cardiologist. I am thinking I may need to reconsider my options!

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