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Is my doctor right?

Hello Friends

I had my consultation with a pretty well known and 5 star rated dr. today in Orange County, CA. Here's what occurred:

1. Although I am 238 lbs at 5'2, he thought I should just do Protein shakes? Huh? He also talked about the fact that my insurance only pays him around $900 for the surgery. Is this something I need to know? I think not.

2. I had a RY lap gastric bypass 9 yrs ago. He said there is no way to redo a gastric bypass NOR have a gastric sleeve. Is this true?

3. He said I will only lose around 25 lbs with a lap band. Is this possible? If so, why?

He has no tests yet as he ordered them today after we met. He didn't ask about my gall bladder either.

I have Tri Care Prime so my choices are limited.

So what do you think of all this AND can you recommend an Orange County, CA bariatric surgeon who takes TriCare Prime? Thank you all!!

APR

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    Wish I made $900 for 45 minutes of work!

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    Hello Friends

    I had my consultation with a pretty well known and 5 star rated dr. today in Orange County, CA. Here's what occurred:

    1. Although I am 238 lbs at 5'2, he thought I should just do Protein shakes? Huh? He also talked about the fact that my insurance only pays him around $900 for the surgery. Is this something I need to know? I think not.

    2. I had a RY lap gastric bypass 9 yrs ago. He said there is no way to redo a gastric bypass NOR have a gastric sleeve. Is this true?

    3. He said I will only lose around 25 lbs with a lap band. Is this possible? If so, why?

    He has no tests yet as he ordered them today after we met. He didn't ask about my gall bladder either.

    I have Tri Care Prime so my choices are limited.

    So what do you think of all this AND can you recommend an Orange County, CA bariatric surgeon who takes TriCare Prime? Thank you all!!

    APR

    Sounds to me like you need to go to a different doctor. My daughter had gastric bypass in 2005 and is having problems with never being full. She had a bunch of test run and they said that her stoma goes straight into her intestine so everything just flows right on through. She needs a revision.

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    I think you need to find a new doctor. This one sounds like a jerk!

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