Should I look for a new Dr.?

Penni60 · April 30, 2006

Im looking into Dr. Freeza he takes my Insurance.. and is only 311miles away in Lubbock I have been going to OH to get names to look up on UHC.
Penni I want to call but I dont have your number :eek:

Just PM'd you my info.

PS: Dr. Billy takes UHC last time I heard.

paula · May 1, 2006

Ok Trish,

Its Monday morning. How ya feeling?

CCBSTX · May 1, 2006

Yes, I also feel a second opinion is needed! It never hurts to get a second. Good luck and I hope you feel better. Shawn

gentlespirit · May 1, 2006

A second opinion might be the best thing you can do for yourself! This is just too much to tolerate. And it doesn't matter if the doc's a nice person...trade that in for one that follows up on this! I can't believe he wasn't concerned enough to do a swab/culture...

Let us know how you're doing~

Emily

TrishS · May 1, 2006

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.

the best me · May 1, 2006

Trish, I'm worried about you. Please don't give up on the second opinion. Do what it takes. Take care of your band. I'm so sorry this is such a hardship. Please hurry and get this taken care of. We are rooting for you!!! (((hugs))))

Penni60 · May 2, 2006

Aww Trish I am so sorry for everything you are going through. I really am pissed at how that doc mistreated your issues. Makes me wanna throw Zoe's Boot at him.

Hello, He didn't even give you pain meds. YOU HAVE A GAPING HOLE IN YOUR BELLY. What a piece of work.

TrishS · May 2, 2006

Opps... No he gave me pain meds.. but they are gone.. and I am still in pain!!! I only take them at night to help me sleep because I can only sleep on my right side with a pillow holding my tummy up so it wont pull on my hole. and I take them if I am so much pain I start grinding my teeth. Yes grinding of teeth with me is a sure sign of 7-8 level pain.

Penni I forgot about Zoe's boot but boy would it come in handy right about now wouldnt it LOL

Aww Trish I am so sorry for everything you are going through. I really am pissed at how that doc mistreated your issues. Makes me wanna throw Zoe's Boot at him.
Hello, He didn't even give you pain meds. YOU HAVE A GAPING HOLE IN YOUR BELLY. What a piece of work.

Jammin & Losin · May 2, 2006

Trish I'm just checking in on how you are !!! Just letting you know I'm thinking of you!! ((((HUGS)))) Glad your checking with some other Dr's I think thats a smooth move.....hope you can get some answers and all fixed up soon!!

paula · May 2, 2006

Trish,

Im glad you added your problems to your signature line. Everytime I check on this thread, there's others that are reading it. A lot of people dont know what to say.

I -on the other hand- ALWAYS talk too much, and have waaay more to say then what people want to hear. sorry.

What about putting the word out on LBT about the 2 doctors you mentioned above. You need feedback - fast! Ask if anyone has used these MD's before and what's their opinions of them.

Girl, you need medical attention. Being in this level of pain is serious. ESPECIALLY now that its over a week and you arent any better. Are you having fever as well?

This is not good. Not good at all.

Have you checked air prices to get to Penni's doctor? I know its kinda far, but at this point its an option.

Im worried about you Trish. Im more worried about YOU then Ive ever been about any other bandster that has developed problems.

Please get the proper medical attention needed - quickly!

TrishS · May 2, 2006

Paula, you are so sweet! I am trying to do my best. but good idea about putting a post of the Dr.s I am looking into.I have others on my list that I will be calling tomorrow. If none of these work.. I will be flying to CA! Thanks for caring so much Paula.. You are such a great friend.

I just love the support here.. thourgh this rough time I dont know what I would do without you all!

leatha_g · May 2, 2006

Trish,

I'm really sorry to hear of all this trouble you're having to endure. I can't imagine your suffering, although I've had my share of issues. Nothing compares with the frustration and concern you must have. Unfortunately, I've not been able to read this post from the beginning and I don't want to start beating up your doctor if I don't know the whole story, but here's my thought. Three strikes and you're out!! It appears you've had surgery to replace a leaky PORT?? Then, tubing leak? Now they've taken the port out and you have a hole to pack?? Please update me, if I'm wrong. What is your doctor's take on this. Does he seem to think this type of problem is common? Is he becoming indifferent towards you?

Not sure what type of insurance you have, but when I had UHC HMO, my pcp got on the phone and FOUND me a doctor who would take care of me, here in Dallas. They spent an entire day, doing the legwork for me. PPO would be different.

Have you contaced any doctors in the DFW area? I know it's so far. :confused: However, there are many very experienced Dr's here who have been taking care of banded folks much longer than some of the outlying areas. Dr Benavides comes to mind, Dr Hamn and Cribbins won't touch anyone who was banded by another surgeon. Dr Veninga may. Dr Provost is ILuvHarley's doc, not sure about his take on this type of thing.

I'll be thinking about this and I'll try to go back and read the whole thread, but in the meantime. IF you were able to get some of these to see you, I would be more than happy to do anything I could, such as picking you up at the airport, driving you to the Dr office, you could even stay at my house to help out with your expenses, but YES, my thoughts are, if your current doc is NOT aggressively following this, you need to get thee to another doctor, pronto!!

God bless you girl, and God bless Paula for messaging me and asking me to come see. Ain't she a keeper?? :pray2: Keep your chin up, but please stay on top of this. I'm very concerned about infection here which can effect your entire band and body. :eek:

TrishS · May 2, 2006

Thank you Leatha, for all thoes names.... I am just trying to get this wound fixed so it can heal so then I can think of my band. I am speechless about this whole thing I just hate it so much. And yes, Paula is a blessing... Everyone has been a blessing to me since all of this.

TrishS · May 2, 2006

Well Everyone I went to my PCP. and he felt really bad. He is sending me to a wound infection specialist. He wants a consult with him. He wants to get this wound cleaned and healing. with the infection being so bad He said it is not healing properly. Once all that is done He is going to find me a NEW Band Dr.!!! woohoo! He told I dont have to see my Band Dr. again if I dont want to. Okay thats one step... Im getting there. Thanks you all for pushing me like you did! I love you all!!!!!!!!!!!!! ((((((((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))))))

the best me · May 2, 2006

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!