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I just left my PCM's office and I told her that I'm having the VSG done in Mexico. Lets just say she told me not to come see her if I have any problems. I told her I understand and I would go to the ER. I told her that I would come see her for any blood work and things like that. She said that would be follow up care and I can't come to her. Now correct if I'm wrong but I have the right to have blood work done. And I guess I will have to make sure I drink lots of Water because I would be S.O.L if I get dehydrated. I just don't know what to do. forumbox_top_left.gifforumbox_top_tile.gifforumbox_top_right.gifforumbox_left_tile.gif

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I'm sorry you have a DR that is like that. That is totaly not right I think it may be time to find another DR that is more willing to take care of there patients.

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When I went to the doctor for the first time after having surgery in

Mexico I told them everything and they just coded everything so my

insurance would cover it and they would also be covered. It was time

for me to have a yearly physical anyway and I needed test done for

that.

They are doctors out there that will work with you.

Good luck,

Gary

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I agree ... time to find a new doctor that cares about you and your health.

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Thanks I agree with you all. But Im scared that the next Dr will tell me the same thing. Should I call around and tell them what im looking for?

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Isn't this like, illegal for a doctor to do? You're supposed to provide a patient with a referral to another doctor if you are refusing to treat him or her. I wouldn't count "go to the ER" as a referral. Report the bag to the state medical board.

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I agree, she is a b$%$ch, She is more interested in covering her a$$ than taking care of you. Get a new PCP

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I would report her to you local Medical Society. She should be sanctioned

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Get a new doctor, she is shit!

Jane x

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Post her phone no so we can call and tell her she is shit!! I have Skype so it would be cheap and untraceable from the UK!!!

Jane x

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Post her phone no so we can call and tell her she is shit!! I have Skype so it would be cheap and untraceable from the UK!!!

Jane x

Jane you are so funny! You always make me laugh.

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