Dr's referral holding me back

[Mzkuntrythyck 2]

My Surgeon requires that i have my dr fill out a referral as a part of my approval. Mind you my insurance dont require it and i dont have to even take the classes. But im doing 3. I just want to give up, I've done all testing only one class and nut visit left. I dont see the point of needed dr referral.. which both dr i see wont do it because they feel i can lose weight on my own.

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[Jen-2+1 131]

Is it an actual referral you need or a primary care doctors clearance? My insurance doesn't require referrals, but I still had to have my doctor say that I am healthy enough for surgery, he talked to me about surgery and weight loss alternatives, etc.

[Bufflehead 6,358]

Explain the situation to your surgeon's office. It may be that they are willing to give you a waiver when they understand that your primary care doctor is an uneducated idiot.

If they won't, they could possibly refer you to another primary care physician who has a better understanding of obesity and its medical treatment. You could have a visit with the new doctor and presumably get your approval.

[migalo 142]

Like Buffle said find someone who all work in the same system. I changed my primary to someone my surgeons office had worked with, same hospital system, same billing, same computer system. Made life simple and all my records were easily shared between offices. Something to consider if they make you start the process again.

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[Mzkuntrythyck 2]

Is it an actual referral you need or a primary care doctors clearance? My insurance doesn't require referrals, but I still had to have my doctor say that I am healthy enough for surgery, he talked to me about surgery and weight loss alternatives, etc.

Just a referral

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Explain the situation to your surgeon's office. It may be that they are willing to give you a waiver when they understand that your primary care doctor is an uneducated idiot.

If they won't, they could possibly refer you to another primary care physician who has a better understanding of obesity and its medical treatment. You could have a visit with the new doctor and presumably get your approval.

Thank you, that's what I will try

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Like Buffle said find someone who all work in the same system. I changed my primary to someone my surgeons office had worked with, same hospital system, same billing, same computer system. Made life simple and all my records were easily shared between offices. Something to consider if they make you start the process again.

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Great idea!

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[laceemouse 631]

My primary care doctor is not on board with me having WLS, she always just tells me to do Weight Watchers.

I told my surgeon it was no use talking to her about it and he said she doesn't need to do anything, he wrote a letter to the insurance company saying I needed the surgery himself.

I do know other people who have found a new primary care doctor who is more supportive of WLS. If my doctor gives me grief about it after I have had it done I am going to find a new doctor.

[Mzkuntrythyck 2]

My primary care doctor is not on board with me having WLS, she always just tells me to do Weight Watchers.

I told my surgeon it was no use talking to her about it and he said she doesn't need to do anything, he wrote a letter to the insurance company saying I needed the surgery himself.

I do know other people who have found a new primary care doctor who is more supportive of WLS. If my doctor gives me grief about it after I have had it done I am going to find a new doctor.

I ended up using my weightloss dr, he did it for me this afternoon!

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[laceemouse 631]

My primary care doctor is not on board with me having WLS, she always just tells me to do Weight Watchers.

I told my surgeon it was no use talking to her about it and he said she doesn't need to do anything, he wrote a letter to the insurance company saying I needed the surgery himself.

I do know other people who have found a new primary care doctor who is more supportive of WLS. If my doctor gives me grief about it after I have had it done I am going to find a new doctor.

I ended up using my weightloss dr, he did it for me this afternoon!

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Great news! My surgeon actually rolled his eyes when I told him what my primary care doctor always says about my weight. Personally I think a lot of doctors are behind the times when it comes to obesity treatment.