I just found out that my surgeon is no longer performing bariatric surgery and I have to find a new surgeon. I am completely blown, having been going through this process for 4 months now and expecting to have the sleeve done in the next 2 months. Hopefully the clearances and tests I've done already will be accepted by the new doctor, but this news has me so discouraged [emoji20]

So sorry and very peculiar. I would imagine that the past work will be counted for you, but would look for a group practice under your insurance if possible.

You should also ask the surgeon for a referral for another bariatric surgeon who will accept your preop records. Chances are he knows who his peers are. Might even be within the same hospital system.

I would also imagine the prerequisites you have are made up of part insurance requirements and part surgeons program requirements. So in theory if you are doing things that meet your insurance requirements then transitioning to a new surgeons program should be smooth enough.

Good luck and don't stop fighting for your needs. Shit happens and this won't be your first or last hill!!

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Thanks! The office sent me a list of other surgeons, so I called one of them today. It's disappointing though, I really liked my surgeon, but I'm sure there's a good reason why she's not performing WLS anymore.

I would ask each referral if they are a part of a center of excellence. If you have to shop around anyway, might as well pick the best you can.

I'm sorry about that.... I'm on the same boat.... I was already on my 5th day of my liquid diet 9 days alway from surgery when my surgeon called to cancel.... He gave me the option to look for a new surgeon or wait till September when he starts in his new location... Ugh I don't know what todo...

Good luck!!! Hope everything works out for & You find a new surgeon

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Edited July 6, 201610 yr by Katerbug1

bummer! It may not have been meant to be done by this particular surgeon, find you another one. There are no coincidences.

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bummer! It may not have been meant to be done by this particular surgeon, find you another one. There are no coincidences.

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Nonsense, life is nothing but coincidences.

"When all is said and done, usually more has been said than done. "