Howdy

Howdy Everyone,

I have not posted in a while and figured it was time.

I have moved back to Phoenix from Palm Springs.  It was a hard choice to leave PS, but with no work I could no longer stay.  I have transfered my school to the phoenix one.  I will be back in classes mid Jan.  I figured this would give e time to find a job.

My first week back was on hell of a ride. 
I got to see my pcp last tuesday and what a joke that was.  It started off with him walking into the room and telling me that I have done great on the weigh****chers. I then explained to him that i had WLS June 23rd.. Well he said he did not know about it.  He did say that the last record he had of me was in Oct 2007 weight at 288 lbs.. Well i did see him in July at 288lbs.. I am freaked out and aked to see my charts and their is no record of my 6 month diet with him, my sleep study, or my letter to the insurance co for approval.  I did get him to order me a ful set of LAB works.. They all came back good, still waiting on the A,D,E, K to come in.  This next part is the killer, I have been on seizure meds for most of my whole life.  I asked for a new RX , because I am about to run out..  Well he gave me the Rx, went to walgreens to get it filled.  About 20 min later walgreens called and said the AHCCCS would not pay for it with out an approval.  They faxed something to the dr's office, and i have a copy of the fax he sent back telling them to have me pay the 139.00 my self..... What the F...  I did call the Dr office and got ahold of the new MA and she stated that it was no longer their issue to call in an RX for approval.  I was a little bit pissed so i called the insurance and they inform me that he was required to call it in.. Well i have been going the rounds with the office on this, and on Friday got really pissed and did tell her that if something does happen to me cause I can not get my RX that he has ordered for the last five years I will do what I need to do.
After all this dam mess I did call state aid back and they managed to get me an apt today with a new pcp.  Still trying to figure out what I want to do with the mess with the other Dr. 
Now I just need a job.. I have been sending out resumes every day.

Well thats enough for now.

Scott

Hi Scott,

I am sorry that you had to go through all that.  I hope things calm down for you and you get a job soon.

Back at the LA Convention you were telling me about a web site that you could keep track of your diet and I can't remember it.  Do you?

Again good luck on the job hunt

Gina

the website was www.fitday.com
hope all is well


Scott

Thanks Scott

Hey Scott
I can not believe you are having to go through this - what is wrong with that Dr?  Sounds like he definitely has  problems/issues with his record keeping....maybe someone needs to look into his practice?  I mean this is a life threatening situation and who knows how many others are having problems with this physician.....glad you got a new PCP to see but wow, this all is just scary to say the least.

Glad you got back to AZ safely.....keep us posted on the job hunt and good luck with everything....stay in touch my friend.....

Hey Scott, sorry you had to move back to AZ. I hope you will visit. I really liked talking to you at the convention. I'm with Jean. I'd report him to the AMA (American Medical Association) and get an investigation started. He may be doing more harm than good for his patients. Good luck with the job hunt and good luck with school. Take care and please keep in touch. =)

Hi Scott.

You sure this doctor has a medical degree?  Good grief, thank heavens you got a new one, but I would talk to someone about his practice and record keeping system.  I am so sorry to see you back in AZ, but you gotta do what you gotta do.  Now is a hard time to find a job no matter what it is. 

Please take care of yourself, and you can PM me anytime just to chat, but I will be looking for you on the boards too.  Good luck in everything you do.  I sincerely mean that.

Love, Diane

Hi Scott!

WOW, I'm glad you're getting a new PCP.  Medical help shouldn't be that difficult!   After all that, finding a job might seem easy in comparison.  Here's hoping.  I'll be sending good thoughts for you.

---jan---

Hey dude...was good to hear from you on Sunday....keep the chin up....something will break!