After care question

Lenay · March 11, 2006

ok i was banded on thursday...yea but i have a question does anyone know if you can switch doctors for after care because they are not very nice and their after care program sucks......?

PhotoNut · March 11, 2006

I would think that would depend on a lot of things. Firstly, can you find a doctor who will provide after care when you were banded by someone else. Some will, some won't. If you do find someone who's willing, and if you have insurance, will the insurance company cover the new doctor? The cost of most band surgeries (in the states) includes some form of after care. If your insurance has already paid for that, they may object to the change. If you arent happy with your doctor, you should look around and get the answers to questions like these.

cher3150 · March 11, 2006

Hi

didn't you know that their 'after care program sucks' before you had the band fitted?

Not many doctors will take you on just in case something goes wrong with the band,

hope this helps

Cherie

Lenay · March 11, 2006

well its not that their after care program is that bad it is more how i was treated during and after the surgery that concerns me ....i felt comfortable about this office until it was a little too late...

JanetC · March 11, 2006

I know our doctor will take you, but you have to be approved by him... i.e. you have to do all of the normal pre-op appointments. If he would have accepted you to begin with, he'll take you on.

It's a lot of hoops to jump through... but perhaps you can find a doc that's willing.