My lap band dr. is leaving the area

[Dody 0]

Just as I'm waiting to get my ulcer cleared up I get notice from Dr. McAlexander's office that he is closing his office and moving due to an illness his son has. They need to be close to a certain hospital for the son's treatment. I thought perhaps I was back to square one, but they have referred my file to a Dr. Colquist who I have never met in Marysville, TN. I have talked to their office on the phone and the requirements are the same ones I've been going through thank goodness. I won't be meeting him until April 13 though, so I sure hope I like him as well. Has anyone used this dr. or know anything about him? The office tells me he is very knowledgeable in both RNY and lap banding.

It's going to be difficult to switch doctors in mid-stream, but at least my records have been forwarded. I will be getting my surgery at a different hospital. I do have to stay overnight because of my sleep apnea they told me, which is fine with me. I want to make sure I'm going home holding down fluids and feeling OK.

I wasn't nervous at all before, but knowing I will have a new doctor has made me just a little nervous.

[ppayne 0]

HI I am going thru the same thing, I go to the same Dr. we were just getting ready to send in my ins info. I just finnished a 10 wk program with my pcp, not sure who to go to. They say make sure who ever you get has experience, or the complicated rate is higher I am thinking about Dr.Ponce in Chatt. He has a great record. I hate the thought of starting all over again as well, it is has already been a long road. :think

[paula 4]

I wasn't nervous at all before, but knowing I will have a new doctor has made me just a little nervous

I dont blame you! I would feel the same.

And IF you decide to go with another surgeon, thats fine too!!!

Good luck...

and just remember, this switch NOW may be "best" in the long run of things!