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starrliina    12

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What can I do when I know that I qualify, I know that there is a surgeon willing to help me and accepts my fuck ass insurance but the doctor I'm seeing won't give me a referral? Please help me. This jerk of a doctor is so mean and so stubborn. My BMI is 72. I'm about to graduate college and I can't stand for more than 3-5 minutes without excruciating back pain. My dieting never works, exercise not doing enough. I need a way to get around this fuckhead who blames everything on obesity. He's blaming my PTSD on obesity. I was freaking attacked! That is why I have PTSD. It has absolutely nothing to do with my weight. I need to get around this jerk. Any ideas?

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Ms_Kb718    22

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Can't you just get a new doctor? One that will work for you since you are the patient and you pay him for his services!

Seriously, find a new PCP.

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starrliina    12

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Can't you just get a new doctor? One that will work for you since you are the patient and you pay him for his services!

Seriously' date=' find a new PCP.[/quote']

I wish I could. I've tried numerous times. Trust me, I downloaded this app because I have no idea where else to turn.

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mrsb12    73

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What can I do when I know that I qualify' date=' I know that there is a surgeon willing to help me and accepts my fuck ass insurance but the doctor I'm seeing won't give me a referral? Please help me. This jerk of a doctor is so mean and so stubborn. My BMI is 72. I'm about to graduate college and I can't stand for more than 3-5 minutes without excruciating back pain. My dieting never works, exercise not doing enough. I need a way to get around this fuckhead who blames everything on obesity. He's blaming my PTSD on obesity. I was freaking attacked! That is why I have PTSD. It has absolutely nothing to do with my weight. I need to get around this jerk. Any ideas?[/quote']

What insurance do you have and where do you live? I have PTSD so I can understand 72 is a very high BMI let me know what you have to try to help you find a new doctor and some surgeons can help u find a new doctor or even the people in the waiting room .......def your doctor is an idiot with a BMI that high this is a no brainer tool to help you ....

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starrliina    12

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What insurance do you have and where do you live? I have PTSD so I can understand 72 is a very high BMI let me know what you have to try to help you find a new doctor and some surgeons can help u find a new doctor or even the people in the waiting room .......def your doctor is an idiot with a BMI that high this is a no brainer tool to help you ....

living4myself_gb1-21-13:

I have mcclaren Medicaid in Michigan. I've tried every avenue I can to switch doctors and its just not working. I know the Bariatric surgeons here are amazing and willing to do whatever it takes to help me but, Medicaid requires a referral.

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Krystal7k    243

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I have mcclaren Medicaid in Michigan. I've tried every avenue I can to switch doctors and its just not working. I know the Bariatric surgeons here are amazing and willing to do whatever it takes to help me but' date=' Medicaid requires a referral.[/quote']

Just make a apptment with surgeon and when you show up they will call for a referal number I had to do this before

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SoccerMomma73    1,867

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Just make a apptment with surgeon and when you show up they will call for a referal number I had to do this before

If the PCP didn't send you they can refuse to send the referral then you've wasted your time.

Does the jerk doc say why he won't refer you???

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 231.4

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Ab1986    14

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I have mcclaren Medicaid in Michigan. I've tried every avenue I can to switch doctors and its just not working. I know the Bariatric surgeons here are amazing and willing to do whatever it takes to help me but' date=' Medicaid requires a referral.[/quote']

Starrliina,

Here is the PDF for Medicaid providers in the mcclaren HMO. Find a general practitioner close to you and then call mcclaren at tel:(888)327-0671

Let them know the trouble you are having with your PCP and ask to change PCP's to the one you chose off that list. They should change it for you. They will tell you when you can go see the new PCP and should give you a confirmation number of the change so you can go see the new PCP right away.

Make sure to get copies of all your health records prior to going to see the new PCP. Be nice and polite to the new PCP, yet firm in your desire for help. Any doctor with a lick of sense should help you even if they don't believe in surgery or that obesity is a disease (I had a PCP tht said my obesity was a "life style choice").

I used to be in this same position. Jerk of a PCP that wouldn't help me. I kept trying and finally found one to help me. It took me 9+ months but I'm finally scheduled for surgery on April 22nd. I also have a Medicaid PSN in florida.

Good luck and if you need more help give me a shout. I am a google guru and can pretty much find out any info you need!

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Ab1986    14

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nd the number should be 888-327-0671

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blueyz80    29

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What about your gynecologist? Can he/she give you a referral?

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starrliina    12

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What about your gynecologist? Can he/she give you a referral?

I'm confused. Should a gyno be able to give me a referral? I'm not trying to be condescending at all but perhaps you confused PTSD with PCOS? I don't have PCOS. :/

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blueyz80    29

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Aren't you trying to just get a referral for surgery? I was scared my pcp wouldn't give me one because he's kind of old school but he did reluctantly give it to me. We had to go to an informational meeting here in Illinois and they told us we could get a referral from our gynecologist. Maybe you can call you're bariatric center and find out because I realize every place is different and has different policies. No need to apologize, you didn't sound condescending. I'm at the beginning stages of this whole process too so good luck on your journey!

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