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I'm having my surgery in Mexico with dr. Ponce de leon on June 10th. I need to find a doctor in or around the Houston or Austin TX areas for post op care. I've called a few and they don't like to provide care if they didn't do the surgery themselves. :'( Please Help.

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You don't need a surgeon for after care you need a PCP. You only need a bariatric surgeon for complications and your PCP will refer you.

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I hope you're right. I have a PCP and surprisingly he is on board with me going to Mexico to have the surgery. I hadn't discussed him providing the after care though. I hope he is comfortable with that.

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I had the same fears. But post surgery I really don't need to see a doc, unless I start to feel bad. I did need my antibiotics in liquid form so I just went to Urgent Care for that and it was fine

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I have only seen my regular doctor one time since my surgery in Mexico 10 months ago.. I was / am nervous about that as well but so far so good, she checked my blood levels and ran several tests.. my diabetic issues are gone.. blood pressure normal.. I am low on Vitamin D is all that came back <3 I wish you the same good fortune

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Thank you guys for sharing and kimd words! I hope my experience is like yours! What Dr. Did you use in Mexico if you don't mind me asking?

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Dr Jaime Ponce ... With the greatest Cordinator, Trish :D

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Ms.antiband .... that's exactly who I'm using! :-)

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Ms. AntiBand .... how far out are you after surgery?

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