Doctors in north bay that approve

Hi, my doctor keeps denying me the surgery because he doesn't believe in it. I live in north bay. Which doctors did other people have that backed them up for the surgery?

Does your insurance company require a referral? Can you start by going to a bariatric surgeon without getting a recommendation from a GP?

My doctor was against it too at first, so I told him I wanted the referral to orientation to get information only, rather than rely on the internet. He referred me and I signed up, lol.

Now he's my biggest fan.

The other thing I wanted to say, is that if he doesn't have any medical reasons why you personally shouldn't have surgery, it doesn't matter if he believes in it or not. He can't with hold a medical procedure based on his beliefs.

If he won't make the referral to OBN for you then go to a Walk-in clinic. Doesn't matter what dr. makes the referral but you do need one.

Do you meet the OBN guidelines? I am pasting them below. If you do I don't think it is appropriate for your doctor to deny you a referral. You might consult the OBN

Eligibility:

18 years of age and older
BMI greater than or equal to 40
BMI greater than or equal to 35 but less than 40. With at least one of the following comorbidities (as determined by your physician):
Coronary heart disease
Type II Diabetes mellitus
Hypertension
Diagnosed sleep apnea
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Ineligibility (not limited to):

Current drug or alcohol dependency (within 6 months of referral)
Recent major cancer (life threatening, within last 2 years)
Untreated or inadequately treated psychiatric illness