Approved, But Cant Get Clearance From My Doctor...wtf?

[evelynvsg 136]

So my primary doctor decided not to clear me for surgery because he doesnt believe in the surgery. He knows ONE person who had complications and died. Now, that doesnt mean I will have the same situation. My insurance approved the surgery and I have my date set for July 17th. I am sooo upset. I can't believe this doctor is ruining this for me. I am seeing another doctor tomorrow and hopefully I can get my clearance.

[fattymcfatterson 107]

Definetely see another doctor. And let us know how it goes!!

[Katie713 423]

Second opinion needed STAT!!!

[evelynvsg 136]

Thank you and I will let you know how it goes tomorrow!

[mztialady 38]

That's just crazy. Did he tell you up front that he didn't believe in the surgery and would clear you, or just let you dangle out there hoping. Either way, it's crap. I hope the new Dr. is more understanding.

[Mz Need da Sleeve 17]

That's ridiculous. Some people

[evelynvsg 136]

He even gave me a letter stating my weight history for the past 5 years. But he wouldnt clear me. He is such an idiot. I am glad I no longer I have to deal with such unprofessional people.

[ebonisekim 1,713]

This is what happen to me .. My doc said he would write the letter and clear me I called the office two weeks letter and his nurse said he wasn't going to write anything for me and to just exercise and do low calorie intake ... I demand to speak w him the nurse said he don't speak to patients over the phone wth ... The sad part is I told him everything up front and he said he agreed I told him up front if he could support me I find another doc and he said he would I had to find out four months later .. I now have a new doc ..

[circa 333]

Never EVER be afraid to fire your doctor when you don't feel they have your best medical interest in mind. If your doctor is inattentive, uninterested, combative, and doesn't want to help you, then they're not doing their job. I went through EIGHTEEN doctors that just wanted to put me on an antidepressant. Come to find out, I had a deadly liver disorder that would have killed me in a couple of months without treatment. You have obviously done your research, done the hard work of getting to this point. Your doctor wasn't honest with you obviously.

Now, I also know that there are doctors that don't do what patients want that are GREAT doctors. My mother is one of those people that abuses doctors for attention. She's been to several doctors - all of which we call and warn before she gets there.

[Minckle 87]

Evelyn, I read your post and a very bad word flew out of my mouth followed by the word "him". Can you guess what the first word was?

It's funny because my parents were so un-supportive of my surgery that I ended up going to see two different doctors for their "opinion" about the procedure. That little method backfired on my parents because BOTH doctors were extremely encouraging. So is my PCP. So this jackass just blows my mind.

[evelynvsg 136]

I will fire him tomorrow. I will pick up my chart and never see him again.

[ebonisekim 1,713]

Good job ... I hear that .. It will work out your almost there

[evelynvsg 136]

Thank you, I hope so.

[evelynvsg 136]

Well, so I met with my new doctor and he's AMAZING!! His wife had WLS, so he's very understanding. He requested blood work, EKG and chest xray in order to clear me. I can see a light at the end of the tunnel now. Now I have a great doctor who is understanding, professional and human!! :-). Everything happens for a reason.

[vinnyfan 23]

Fantastic!! I'm glad it worked out for you.