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A doctor that will treat you post op? My pcp wants to drop me if I go through with the surgery.. what did you do? Anyone else have this problem?

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You might want to check with your bariatric group.

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What is their reasoning for dropping you? I don't see how the surgery has any effect on them. Shouldn't your pcp be supportive of you trying to better your health?
I would switch doctors. This is 2017. Medical Tourism is something a lot of people do every year now. As long as you've found a reputable surgeon your pcp should be understanding and supportive.


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Cause I am doing a surgery In mexico is high risk.. did anyone else have this issue? Or know of a doctor this will in the ft worth area?



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I'd start by reporting your PCP to the state medical board. I don't believe that having surgery somewhere else is grounds for a doctor to terminate the doctor patient relationship. I'd start looking for a new doc right now. So sorry your doc is being an idiot. Best of luck with your surgery.

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Report your Dr. Report them to the state and your insurance company, after you get all your pre-op test done :lol:

Find a new one.

Honestly just wait and find a new one once you get back after the surgery.

Look for a young Dr that is not American. I found a new Dr, young, not American by birth. Far less prejudiced about WLS and other things in general.

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My doc didn't approve, so I found another. Best thing that could have happened because my new doc is sooo much better!

This happened once before. I became pregnant for another couple. The OB doctor didn't approve. Found a new doctor that was so supportive and I received much better care.

Try to find a new doc before getting the surgery so you can get care when you get back if needed. (I did and was glad since I needed to be seen within days of coming home).

Good luck!

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I really don't want any person I've reported to continue to work on my behave. You must take a lot of perscription meds and your doc is loosing his kick back! Switch the doctor! if he was good for you we wouldn't have a weight issue now

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Yeah but my computer pays are ridiculous at 40 bucks a pop.. so going doc to doc to find one is gonna take a toll... well hopefully I can find one in my area by asking around... I hope..

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