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So after much internal debate I have made the decision to change my doc. I never really cared for my surgeon- he is one of those who does it for the money- kind of a jerk (although I hear he wasn't always like that.) He does do great surgeries and I have no complaints about that but the aftercare leave A LOT to be desired. I have pretty much been flying solo with this- no nutritionist haven't spent more than 15 minutes total with my doc since the surgery- 3 fills- last on in July. So anyhow I am kind of excited- I want the new guy to be strict and have rules and I am excited to get a fill under flouroscopy!!!

Has anyone else changed their doc?

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Yes, I changed doctors this month and it was a great choice! At the consult he explained to me that I would be meeting with the person that does the fills more than him but if there is ever a problem with my fills then he will come do it. My past doctor's office was very weird.....and she kept giving me these tiny fills of .1, .2, .5 and I wasn't feeling anything for almost 7 months. My last fill was on 9-7th with her and I went to the new doctor on 9-16. He gave me another fill this month and it was enough to feel something!! Finally!!!

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