Switching Doctors/Surgeons

[MommyTawnie 0]

I have met with a weight loss surgeon back on the 1st of March. I was set and ready to use him, but the farther I get into the process the more I realize they are not helping me with any of it. I am doing it all myself and doctors are limited for in-network with Aetna. I have an appoinment on Monday with a surgeon for a different surgery, but have found out that he does the bariatric surgery as well. So now I am considering switching and going with him for this journey to a new healthier me. They have everyone in there office that is needed through each step. Plus they are ALL covered through my insurance. Am I making a better choice going with someone that is local? I feel I am for the simple reason if something happens during the first few months after the band is placed I won't have to make an emergancy trip to Houston 1 1/2 hours away. All of my fills can be here in town, and it makes for an easier journey. Am I wrong for wanting to switch doctors? Is it going to mess up anything with insurance? And what about the pysh eval I had done is that something I can have sent to the new doctor? I meet with the doctor on Monday like I said for a seperate surgery, but I will be asking him these questions as well. I want was easiest and best for me along the way. :tt1:

[Sue Magoo 71]

Hi:

I highly recommend whichever surgeon's making it easier for you in the long run. This band is a life-long committment to you with your surgeon. God willing you won't need any more band related surgeries after the initial one, but the fills and follow up are very important and you want to have someone that is going to be good, and make it easy for you to meet your end of the follow up too. I'm so fortunate because my band surgeon and the hospital were in the same town and I live in the suburbs.

Best wishes to you.

Sue