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Hey everyone. It's been a looooong time since I've been here, but I'm back. I posted this also in the DS board but I thought I'd try Cali, too. I'm in San Francisco and I found out today that the site I was hoping to have surgery at won't accept my Medi-cal/Medicare coverage. I'm now trying to switch from straight Medi-cal to ANthem Blue Cross Medi-cal (still keeping my Medicare). Does anyone know Dr. John Rabkin? Does he take Blue Cross?
Be safe and well, B.B. 
Does your surgeon's office have support groups? That's where I would start?
I'm right next to you in Tustin. Good luck to you!!
Thank You so much Larra!
Sarah, I am very sorry you are going through all this. I don't know any pcp's in your area, and I doubt you will get any specific names here. All I can suggest is that you contact your HMO and request a new pcp. You may get a supportive one, you may not. If not, request another, and just keep trying until you find one who will address your problems and not demean you for having been MO and for trying your best to do something about it.
More suggestions in a pm.
Larra
Ok so I had Sleeve surgery done in 2012. My surgeon was in Burbank (about 90 miles from my home one direction) My employers switched insurance shortly after my sleeve surgery so I did not have much aftercare post surgery. In hindsight I started having difficulties almost immediately (I believe I may have had a hiatial hernia) but now I am definitely having some difficulties with my pyloric valve, 3 hernias (confirmed through CT Scan) and weight gain. Id like to troubleshoot these issues with my surgeon or ideally a surgeon closer to home. My current PCP is anti weightloss surgery so he referred me to a general surgeon but despite the fact that I have already had sleeve surgery he refuses to refer me to back a bariatric surgeon to discuss my concerns as they relate to my sleeve, the pyloric valve and hernias. I was hoping to find a local doctor who is at least willing to refer me back to a bariatric surgeon to consult on my troubles, since I am HMO I can not self refer. At the bare minimum I need to switch doctors as my current primary refuses to even read me the full results of my CT scan and berates me for gaining 8lbs in 4 months (really not exagerrating this). If anyone can recommend a general practioner that wouldnt block me from consulting with a doctor experienced with sleeve to have these other concerns addressed I would really appreciate the info.
Thanks in advance
Sarah
Hello I had my VS 4/2012 from 272 to 162 now I'm a lovely weight of 205 I'm 41 and 5'1. No bueno I feel of the wagon and need some support. Anyone working out or meet to discuss some Nutrition and work outs.
I need to better myself.
Thanks
Next one is next Thur, Jun 16th at Golden Corral on Watt in North Highlands. I'll be in Vegas. I can get you Colleen's number.
Chris
HW/225 - 5'1" ~ SW/205/after surgery 215 ~ CW/145~ BMI-25.8~Normal BMI 132 ~DS Dr Rabkin 4/17/08
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There will be several post ops there for the weekend. You can see his work on different people.
Chris
HW/225 - 5'1" ~ SW/205/after surgery 215 ~ CW/145~ BMI-25.8~Normal BMI 132 ~DS Dr Rabkin 4/17/08
Plastics in Monterrey - See Group on OH Dr Sauceda Jan 13, 2011
LBL, BL, small thigh lift, arms & a full facelift on 1/17/11 UBL 1/21/13
Love my Body by Sauceda
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