I am 6 months post op and just found out that my surgeon is no longer accepting my insurance so I can't go to him anymore. The letter I received suggested I find a new surgeon to continue post op care. Do I really need to? How many visits to your surgeon did you all make after the 6 month mark? I see my primary doctor for all my lab work, etc... I've not had any problems and at my last visit, the surgeon and nutritionist said I was doing awesome. I really don't want to see any one else. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated. Thanks

My surgeon has us follow up with him every couple months the first year then yearly to year 5. I'm 5 months out and I wouldn't want to go anywhere else either. If your PCP does your Vitamin blood work, the only thing I would suggest is maybe adding a support group or a bariatric nutritionist that accepts your insurance.

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Would your surgeon allow you to pay out of pocket ? I wouldn't want to change either , if I was you. Maybe something could be worked out.

My personal opinion is that as long as you have a PCP or doctor you can go to if you notice any issues, you really don't need to see a surgeon anymore...as long as your get your labs and aren't experiencing complications, you'll be okay