Anyone from the St. Louis, Mo area?
Hi!
I have finally decided to have WLS and since I don't have medical insurance, I decided to go out of the country. After much research, I've settled on Dr. Marchesini in Brazil. Now, I need to find a psychologist for a consultation and a primary care physician for post-op (and general) care.
My family doctor (since childhood) passed away and I never got another primary care doctor. When I needed a doctor, I went with a specialist for whatever the condition required. I have an obstetritan for pregnancy, a urologist for kidney stones, etc.
Now that I need a PCP, I'm wondering if there will be a doctor willing to take on a new patient who is going overseas for bariatric surgery. Has anyone had a problem with this? Can anyone recommend an understanding doctor in the St. Louis, or Metro East (Illinois) area?
Thanks,
Karen
Hey Karen,
My name is Janice and I live in St. Louis, I to have decided to go south of the border. I am going to have the lap band done Julyt 12, in Tiajuana,MX by a Dr. Ortiz. Would love to keep in touch and be supportive to you if you need a friend. Will you be having GBS or the band?
Keep in touch
Janice
Hi Karen,
I am from St. Charles, MO. I had a gastric bypass with Dr. A in Ensenada on November, 30th 2004. At just over 6 months post op, I am down 110 lbs.
I found a doctor in the area that treats Gastric Bypass post op patients without any qualms.
Please email me for his name if interested or to talk about what to expect during surgery and post-op.
Good luck,
Randy