Set a goal of one pound per week for example

While I agree with your that we learn more than most PCPs about WLS and the DS in particular, choice of PCP can make a substantial difference as some can be anti-WLS while others are quite supportive. Our PCP was pushing my wife for quite some time to look into WLS as with a 665ish BMI she seriously needed intervention, she knew that the default of the day RNY wasn't going to do it for her; once she learned about and researched the DS, that made a lot more sense, and the doc was supportive of that decision, though his knowledge of it was even more marginal than of the RNY. And he continued to be supportive through all the many post op years with ordering the labs, etc.(gee, none of my other WLS patients get this kind of post op support!)

I would agree with checking with Roslin, as if you can find a PCP that has other DS patients, that is another positive toward getting referrals to other DS knowledgeable specialists down the road (like endocrinologists or gastros.)

Concentrate on one thing

Most PCPs will support you in your future health. Start calling PCPs who are accepting new patients, have an apt then take it from there.

best to you

Hello,

Can anyone recommend a good PCP that supports revision surgery in NYC?

Thank you,

MR