Finding a doctor who is pro-wls

donmacbc
on 8/24/10 12:42 pm
VSG on 09/23/10 with
 I'm trying to locate a doctor in the lower mainland who is supportive of WLS. I've already got a surgeon in mind and I would like to find someone who for the follow-up. Mycurrent  doc is definitely not pro-WLS.
Margo N.
on 8/25/10 2:53 am
Whre in the lower mainland - my doc in Burnaby has been supportive.
Margo - Burnaby, British Columbia HW 283 / SW 269 / GW 160 (I'm 5'8")
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donmacbc
on 8/25/10 10:57 am, edited 8/25/10 11:44 am
VSG on 09/23/10 with
 Hi -- Thanks for your response! I didn't want to limit the location, which is why I said the lower mainland. I live in Surrey quite close to the skytrain. Is your doc A) accepting new patients and B) close to either the skytrain or bus? Oh, and C) gay-positive! Might as well put my full wish list out there! :)

Thanks,
Don
Margo N.
on 8/25/10 11:24 am
He works out of a walk-in clinic (Kensington Clinic), but had taken me on as a patient since I had chronic pre-morbidities prior to surgery.  At the clinic, the physician schedule is posted online so you can walk in during a particular doctor's hours and request that specific doc.

The clinic is on Hastings, between Kensington and Sperling. Closest skytrain is Holdom, lots of buses serve that shopping centre.  I see Dr Symon there. Good luck in your search!
Margo - Burnaby, British Columbia HW 283 / SW 269 / GW 160 (I'm 5'8")
Check out my blog at http://www.vsggoodlife.com/






Margo N.
on 8/27/10 2:18 am
Not sure about gay-positive, but no indications to the contrary either (and if there were I would not be seeing him). What I do like a lot about him is that I tend to like to be the "manager" of my care - I look at research and often have a good idea about my treatment preferences by the time I consult with him - he is comfortable with this and provides advice and information and treatment in a way that is respectful of my opinions and priorities.
Margo - Burnaby, British Columbia HW 283 / SW 269 / GW 160 (I'm 5'8")
Check out my blog at http://www.vsggoodlife.com/






bbwvixen
on 8/25/10 10:32 am - Surrey, Canada
I've actually gone into three doctors in the last few years (I was at a walk in clinic) and told them all I wanted a referal and they did it.
Just don't take no for a answer -  it's your body and your life and they're paid to help YOU!
    

            
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