I need a new Doctor

Hello Everyone, I work in NYC and Live in queens

I had RNY bypass 11/6/2007 and went from 347 to my current 207......140 down

My general physician seemed to be the right guy, but he doesnt know enough about post surgery care.....last night I had an issue and I think its bypass related

Can anyone recommend a good Doctor?

My Bypass was done at Lenox Hill by Dr. Shah......he's great

I am from upstate NY, but maybe you should contact your surgeon and ask if there are any GPs that could be recommended for you.  I am sure that if anyone would know it would be a WLS.

Good luck with the search for a new Doc. 

Jim

I am looking for a patient referal because the doctor needs to have some personality also, and surgeons really don't judge that well....IMO

-Scott

Hi Scott,  I am in the same boat as you are.  My primary care physician left his group (after 10 years) and now I am faced with looking for a new primary care doctor as well here in Suffolk County.  I cannot continue to see my surgeon as he is out of network and far too expensive for me.  I wish you luck in finding someone!!  I know how important it is to you.  Somethng the bypass surgeons don't prepare you enough for is post op care, I think they believe you will be married to them for life, but we know all too well that you have to have other options.  I'm not sure general physicans are prepared enough to take us all on post care.  Mine looked horrified at first mention that i would be having the surgery.  Maybe that' s the reason he left his practice?...lol  But I hope not.

I had my RNY done by Dr Roslin and Dr Shah.
If you call the office I'm sure they will help you find a great PCP.