Need followup sources information
Jacqueline H.
on 11/13/03 12:46 pm - Phoenix, AZ
on 11/13/03 12:46 pm - Phoenix, AZ
I am considering going south of the border for the surgery as I expect not to get my insurance to approve. Going south is just fine with me except that I have not yet found out how followup is done in those cases. One local doc that I checked with does not do followup if one goes to any other doc...HELP.
Here's my experience. My local family doc agreed to remove the drains. ( I did not think any farther about follow up at that point.) When the time came he was not able to remove the larger drain, but referred me to a surgeon who did. ( Later I had gall bladder surgery and a nurse removed my drain, but I guess my family doc just hasn't had recent experience and I appreciated his willingness to help.) Now I am being followed by a surgeon who does WLS here in Mississippi. He is willing to follow me and do my blood work.
-- Jody
Fobi Pouch
Monterrey, Mexico Dr. Zorrilla 7 / 4 / 03
217/174