Help! I need a new PCP!

chrystian73
on 6/1/11 12:29 am - Buford, GA
Preferably looking for someone with some familiarity with WLS, and someone near Gwinett. My current PCP keeps prescribing me nsaids, and horse pills, never listens to me, and is impossible to get a referral from.

So, who do you see? Are they at least well read on WLS? Any help would be greatly appreciated =)
        
Nick E.
on 6/1/11 4:39 am - Duluth, GA
 I am using Dr Richard Maxa in Duluth as my PCP and I have helped educate him on my VSG, but it was a struggle at first. Do you have a Support Group that you attend. The one at Emory Johns Creek has been great for me.
                
chrystian73
on 6/2/11 3:18 am - Buford, GA
Thanks for the response Nick,
I've been trying to be patient with my doc and gave her a chance to get up to speed but apparently she's less interested in educating herself, and more interested in her kickbacks for prescriptions. I don't have a support group yet, but when I can finally get in to see my nutritionist (@Emory on Clifton) I plan to get all the literature that points me in the right direction for the aftercare and support I've already pre-paid for.

Do you know if your doctor had any prior experience with WLS before your VSG? I'm RnY about 3 and a half months post-op. I would really like to see someone that has some prior experience?
        
Paul C.
on 6/1/11 5:26 am - Cumming, GA
I use North Atlanta Family in Alpharetta.  I see Jamie Morrison who is familiar with WLS.
Paul C.
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op  (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03      
      First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (
PR 2:24:35)   
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04
chrystian73
on 6/2/11 3:20 am - Buford, GA
Thanks Paul, I'll check her out =)
        
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