Do I have the right doctor?

[fernowl 0]

I am starting to wonder if I have the right doctor. I am NOT blind, but I am vision impaired. People don't take it seriously because I can see to drive with no problem, but ask me to read a menu or this 25 page book they gave me and I cannot do it. Even with a 4x magnifying glass I can barely read anything. (I do fine with electronic format with my 42 inch monitor) I told them this at the first doctor's appointment and received zero response other than a questioning look.

This book is supposed to tell me everything I need to know and do in order to be able to have the surgery. I thought someone would be contacting me with more information, but it has been almost a month and no one has called. I took it upon myself to make an appoint with my MD to start the Physician supervised weight loss because I remember them saying I needed to do that. But I have no idea if I need to make an appointment with a nutrition consultant, psychology clearance, or where to go for a support group? (they were throwing info at me so quickly I could not remember it all)

I have emailed their office a couple of times asking for clarification, but I am not hearing back from them. Add in the fact that it is an hour drive to get to them and I am starting to wonder.

I am afraid if I try to change doctors it is going to be even longer before I can actually have the surgery. Any advice anyone can give?

[James Marusek 5,244]

There is a lot of information in the booklets and you need to know this info. Do you have anyone to help you. Perhaps they could read this for you. You might ask your surgeon if they have the information in electronic format. I suspect once you capture this media electronically, you will be able to manage on your 42 inch monitor.

[silverthreads 183]

There are also tons of YouTube videos you can listen to. I found the ones from Endobariatric especially informative. That's Dr. Alvarez in Mexico. He has recorded some long videos going over the whole process. The visual content isn't really important--but listen to what he has to say...

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[eoconnell24 30]

Changing doctors shouldn't prolong the process, especially if you're at the beginning. The requirements for your insurance will be the same no matter which surgeon you see... The only thing that would make a difference is if the specific surgeon has different requirements (some may want you to lose weight prior to surgery or have a pre surgery 2 week liquid diet) but I assume you could find those out by making phone calls prior to going in for an office visit and use that info to make your decision.

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