Need WLS friendly Primary Care Physician

As I get nearer to having WLS (summer hopefully), I realize that I'll need to find another PCP. My PCP that I have had for the last 16 yrs is against WLS and I don't believe will support me in my journey---both pre and post op. I'm looking for any suggestions for physician's in the Oklahoma City area (live 40 miles away--but work in OKC). Mainly I'm looking for someone who has had WLS and found that their PCP was very supportive of them and has some knowledge of the care of a post-op bariatric patient. Once I get a name, I'll be able to determine if my insurance will accept them. Thanks in advance. Loretta

Hi hone. Had vbg and my primary care doctor recommended WLS. He is also handling my after care labs. His name is Dr.Wade McCoy. He is off N.W. 23rd and Rockwell. Need any more email me

Myrtle, Thanks for your reply and the info. I'll check to see if he's on my insurance. As much as I hate to change doctors, I feel it may be in my best interest. Thanks again Loretta

Hi Loretta... My PCP is Dr. Sheila Simpson. She is on S. Western. Her phone number is (405) 631-5331. She is my angel, for more reasons than one. She was very supportive of the decision and recommended my surgeon, Dr. Ronnie Keith (405) 360-7100 in Norman. I just had RNY on 02/06/06 at Norman Regional. I was discharged on 02/08/06 and I'm feeling great. Best of Luck!! Tammy

Tammy, Thanks for your reply and the info. I'll also check my insurance to see if Dr. Simpson is a part of my network. Congrats on having surgery and I hope you are feeling fine. I'm hoping to have surgery this summer. Loretta