Sleeved In Mx, Follow Up In Houston?

[Nicolanz 1,484]

Anyone get sleeved in MX and have follow ups in Houston? One of my incisions have opened about a half inch wide and a fourth inch deep. My pcp won't look at it and advised me to go to ER. I don't want to pay to go the ER if I don't have to!

[isajck 229]

Did you not discuss post op care with your PCP prior to having the surgery? Who is going to provide local follow-up care for you in the future? If you cannot find a physician for this current issue then a visit to the ER may be necessary. If not that then try one of the clinics associated wit CVS or HEB although I'd imagine they might be hesitant to step in at this point either. As a last resort, try an independent physician/clinic, you see them around town, I believe they perform simple visits and require cash payment up front. Good luck and please post with an update.

[thetruedream 54]

Mine open too.. I git some steristrip and tape my incisions . I had two opened.. I'm 3 months out.. They close ok.. I didnt had no problems..

I live in Houston.. my surgery was on Aug. 25.. I have no insurance. And I had my surgery in México. With Dr. Almanza.

[amykins 202]

If your PCP won't help, urgent care is much cheaper. Also, look online for free clinics in your area. They are staffed by volunteer physicians, You may have to wait awhile, but it's cheap. Oh, and get a new PCP. There are plenty of family practice or primary care physicians who will see you after VSG. It's your health and your money.

[SunnyCox 245]

Try Dr. Duke Vu 281-999-7601

Alexander Family Medicine

13420 State Highway 249 Suite I

Houston, TX 77086

They used to take walk ins and have weekend hours. He is a great physician that really cares about the people in his practice. He is also really compassionate when you don't have insurance. He doesn't run expensive, unneeded testing and helps people find the least expensive medications. His cash price for an office visit was $55, and they also take insurance and would often charge me less than my regular copay. You will be seen more quickly if you make an appointment than if you walk in.