Post op surgeon visits

[Catmom4 149]

I am 6 months post op and just found out that my surgeon is no longer accepting my insurance so I can't go to him anymore. The letter I received suggested I find a new surgeon to continue post op care. Do I really need to? How many visits to your surgeon did you all make after the 6 month mark? I see my primary doctor for all my lab work, etc... I've not had any problems and at my last visit, the surgeon and nutritionist said I was doing awesome. I really don't want to see any one else. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated. Thanks

[cindyw41 761]

My surgeon has us follow up with him every couple months the first year then yearly to year 5. I'm 5 months out and I wouldn't want to go anywhere else either. If your PCP does your Vitamin blood work, the only thing I would suggest is maybe adding a support group or a bariatric nutritionist that accepts your insurance.

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[libby43 136]

Would your surgeon allow you to pay out of pocket ? I wouldn't want to change either , if I was you. Maybe something could be worked out.

[provenzee 262]

My personal opinion is that as long as you have a PCP or doctor you can go to if you notice any issues, you really don't need to see a surgeon anymore...as long as your get your labs and aren't experiencing complications, you'll be okay