Which doc do I call?

looking4hope
on 6/24/11 11:52 pm

I have to call the doc but I am not sure if I call my regular doc or my bariatric doc. I would normal call the regular doc but since I am only 8 days post-op I wasn't sure. I think I am getting a a urinary track infection.

Highest 317 6/1 start pre-op diet312 6/15 2 days before surgery303 6/22 5 days post-op296 6/28 11 days post-op 290 7/5 18 days post-op 288 8/19 10 weeks post-op 278 9/10 274 11/6 268 2/18 257 3/26 249 5/14 237

Bette B.
on 6/25/11 12:15 am

Lap Band on 12/02/03

Personally, I'd start with my primary care physician.

Banded 10 years & maintaining my weight loss!! Any questions, message me.

looking4hope
on 6/25/11 12:46 am

Thanks! I figured that and almost thought it was a stupid question but only being 8 days out I worry about everything.

Highest 317 6/1 start pre-op diet312 6/15 2 days before surgery303 6/22 5 days post-op296 6/28 11 days post-op 290 7/5 18 days post-op 288 8/19 10 weeks post-op 278 9/10 274 11/6 268 2/18 257 3/26 249 5/14 237

Bette B.
on 6/25/11 4:11 am

Lap Band on 12/02/03

It never hurts to ask. In this case, either can probably handle the issue but you might get faster results from your PCP.

Banded 10 years & maintaining my weight loss!! Any questions, message me.

Janine P.
on 6/25/11 1:53 am - Long Island, NY

DS on 05/03/11

Call your PCP first and see if they'll help. This happened to me. Unless you had a catheter while you had surgery, your PCP has to handle it. If you DID have a catheter, it's your bariatric surgeon's job to fork over the script.

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mary101678
on 6/25/11 10:39 am - RI

VSG on 07/10/12

The PCP will tell you if she or he can't treat you. Most of them don't want to even look at you if it's in any way related to the band. But, best to always check first.
Best,
Mary

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