starting over w/ new dr

[JinTx 19]

Feeling really frustrated. I was pretty much set up w/ a surgeon about 1.5 hrs from my house. Had my psych done - we were just waiting on the results and then it would be submitted to insurance. I went in for my preop work on the last week of April- EGD, ultrasound, barrium swollow. Found out I had a hiatal hernia. I dunno -- something just didn't/doesn't feel right about this surgeon. I can't say it's really one thing...this just isn't the place for me. I feel like a number, not a patient. I plan on keeping in contact w/ my surgeon for the rest of my life and if I already feel like this I just can't move forward w/ this doctor.

So, I am starting over w/ a new surgeon (who is closer than 1.5 hrs away)- consult is 5/16/11. I called my insurance (they have assigned me a nurse case manager) and tell her. She tells me oh don't worry...when the new surgeon submits the surgery they can include the notes from the prior surgeon as well but then the very next sentence she says is that she's not promising surgery will be approved. I was worried b/c my first visit w/ surgeon #1 BMI was 40. He had me start low carb diet and I've lost 5 pounds and BMI has fallen under 40. I talk to the new surgeon's office - advocate tells me while yes they can include surgeon #1 notes in the request they can not indicate that as my starting weight due to HIPPA. WTH?? So now I am working hard to gain back those 5 pounds I have lost. And lemme tell ya - I am not having any luck. I pigged out this weekend -- pizza, cake, ice cream, chinese. Got on the scale this morning -- nothing! What gives??!! When I want to gain I won't and when I want to lose I won't.

I am just frustrated. But I just really just don't feel like surgeon #1 is where I belong.

Thanks for letting me vent,

J

[tnt21705 8]

This is a major decision and you go with who makes you comfortable. Wear a sweat suit and tennis shoes when you weight in next time. You can get 5 lbs from clothes.