Should I look for a new Dr.?

[TrishS 3]

Excellent. You are on the right track! Yay Trish! When do you see the wound specialist? You are ON the prayer list, girl!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep pressing forward!

I go Thursday at 2:30.... Im scared and nervous!

[Kat817 19]

I hope this fixes things up for you Trish. I have thought about you so much since this all started and you posted your pics of the port area. I am glad you are changing Dr.s. Were you still using the one in your signature? I ask because we had discussed a ride share, and I need to know who I am avoiding!! I was banded 8 days ago, so have awhile, but need to know if I too should look elsewhere. All my good thoughts and best wishes for this to soon all be behind you, and you be banded and healthy again!!!

Kat

[TrishS 3]

Yeah Dont use the one in my Siggy Line.... Thats the Band Dr. that did all this to me

I hope this fixes things up for you Trish. I have thought about you so much since this all started and you posted your pics of the port area. I am glad you are changing Dr.s. Were you still using the one in your signature? I ask because we had discussed a ride share, and I need to know who I am avoiding!! I was banded 8 days ago, so have awhile, but need to know if I too should look elsewhere. All my good thoughts and best wishes for this to soon all be behind you, and you be banded and healthy again!!!

Kat

[Kat817 19]

Thanks!!! The Dr. that my surgeon and I have selected, and spoke with is Dr. Timothy Brown, he operates out of both Pueblo, and Canon City CO. he is with Colorado Bariatrics. I went to his seminar, and spoke with his staff when I first began the band journey, I wanted to use him as my surgeron, but insurance denied me repeatedly, so I self paid in MX. I did really well with the surgeon I used, and don't want some other Dr. to screw it up, as I am sure you understand! Thanks so much for sharing your story with us, and helping us to help ourselves be bolder in our choices of Dr.'s!

[3loves 0]

Trish ~ I am so glad to hear you are one step closer to healing!! This shows the power of prayer (another thread). I just thought of something today as I was reading your most recent post.....my DH had an open wound from his hernia surgery. A portion of the wound had to heal from the inside out. We we able to get an in-home health care come to the house every day to clean and pack it. They showed me how and I almost passed out.:faint:I can relate in a sense of what your dealing with. Call your insurance to see if they offer that program after seeing the wound specialist. We had a co-pay along with it, but it was sooo worth it. After she came for the max visits, she left supplies and my DH took it from there. He is now completely healed.

Take care and find comfort in knowing you are lifted in prayer and you will be fine!!! You are going to grow from this and help someone else someday. ~Keep in touch~

[Mita 2]

I am so glad Trish that you are now going to get the proper care / treatment for you infection..

Remember if you come as far as Greeley the offer still stand ~ you have a place to stay...

[Kat817 19]

I reported the above obvious ad-----poor moderators, I bet these things keep them busy!!!

[sleepyjean 0]

Well most of you know what I am going thourgh. And I was thinking if I should look for a new band Dr. One I can drive out to see. And would a band Dr. even take me if I am used goods? Just want to know your thoughts on it. Thanks

I don't know your story, but I DO know that if you don't try, you'll never know if it could've worked out for you.

[chopperblue 1]

Hello everyone! I feel like I have been beaten and thrown out to the dogs! I am in so much pain I barley can walk... dont even ask how I sit down and stand up... and the bathroom UGH!!! I think this hurts worse then my orignal band surgery.

I go in tomorrow to see my PCP he cant really do anything but maybe he can give me some pain meds. I called Dr. in Phoenix, AZ Dr. Terry Simpson. his web page looked really good and he seems very caring for his patients. I guess tomorrow I will call Dr. Frezza in Lubbock TX I know he has done a lot of surgeries mostly RNY though. We will see.

I am just trying to survive each day. I still want my band though... I am not ready to give up! I never even had a chance to use it like I should. I just hope its not to late.

I go to Dr. Simpson and he is a great Dr. I was banded in Nov. and have lost 60 lbs now. The day I had surgery i went home and cleaned house I felt so good. If yoy have any problems he gives you his e-mail and gets back to you within min. He even post great recipes on his sites. The staff

[chopperblue 1]

Hello everyone! I feel like I have been beaten and thrown out to the dogs! I am in so much pain I barley can walk... dont even ask how I sit down and stand up... and the bathroom UGH!!! I think this hurts worse then my orignal band surgery.

I go in tomorrow to see my PCP he cant really do anything but maybe he can give me some pain meds. I called Dr. in Phoenix, AZ Dr. Terry Simpson. his web page looked really good and he seems very caring for his patients. I guess tomorrow I will call Dr. Frezza in Lubbock TX I know he has done a lot of surgeries mostly RNY though. We will see.

I am just trying to survive each day. I still want my band though... I am not ready to give up! I never even had a chance to use it like I should. I just hope its not to late.

I go to Dr. Simpson and he is a great Dr. I was banded in Nov. and have lost 60 lbs now. The day I had surgery i went home and cleaned house I felt so good. If yoy have any problems he gives you his e-mail and gets back to you within min. He even post great recipes on his sites. The staff is wonderful

[chopperblue 1]

Hello everyone! I feel like I have been beaten and thrown out to the dogs! I am in so much pain I barley can walk... dont even ask how I sit down and stand up... and the bathroom UGH!!! I think this hurts worse then my orignal band surgery.

I go in tomorrow to see my PCP he cant really do anything but maybe he can give me some pain meds. I called Dr. in Phoenix, AZ Dr. Terry Simpson. his web page looked really good and he seems very caring for his patients. I guess tomorrow I will call Dr. Frezza in Lubbock TX I know he has done a lot of surgeries mostly RNY though. We will see.

I am just trying to survive each day. I still want my band though... I am not ready to give up! I never even had a chance to use it like I should. I just hope its not to late.

I go to Dr. Simpson and he is a great Dr. I was banded in Nov. and have lost 60 lbs now. The day I had surgery i went home and cleaned house I felt so good. If yoy have any problems he gives you his e-mail and gets back to you within min. He even post great recipes on his sites. The staff is wonderful as

[chopperblue 1]

Hello everyone! I feel like I have been beaten and thrown out to the dogs! I am in so much pain I barley can walk... dont even ask how I sit down and stand up... and the bathroom UGH!!! I think this hurts worse then my orignal band surgery.

I go in tomorrow to see my PCP he cant really do anything but maybe he can give me some pain meds. I called Dr. in Phoenix, AZ Dr. Terry Simpson. his web page looked really good and he seems very caring for his patients. I guess tomorrow I will call Dr. Frezza in Lubbock TX I know he has done a lot of surgeries mostly RNY though. We will see.

I am just trying to survive each day. I still want my band though... I am not ready to give up! I never even had a chance to use it like I should. I just hope its not to late.

I go to Dr. Simpson and he is a great Dr. I was banded in Nov. and have lost 60 lbs now. The day I had surgery i went home and cleaned house I felt so good. If yoy have any problems he gives you his e-mail and gets back to you within min. He even post great recipes on his sites. The staff is wonderful as well. I can't