Local PCP/Personal Doctor

I'm looking to find a good doctor to provide the follow-up care I'll need when I get back from Mexico (where I'm having open RNY). I have been thinking and researching about wls for 3 years now, but since my personal doctor is diabolically opposed to surgery, and my insurance absolutely excludes any treatments for weight loss, including surgery, I pretty much decided not to have the surgery. A few months ago, I stumbled upon this website and got my hopes up again. PCP still disapproves and insurance still excludes, but I found a way to afford it with Dr. Aguirre in Ensenada, MX. I can't wait. However, I keep coming back to my personal doctor's disapproval. I have decided I'd like to change doctors and if any of you know of a supportive and understanding doctor who'll provide follow-up care, could you please e-mail me and let me know? I live in Everett, WA, but I will go as far north as Stanwood, as far south as Lynnwood, and as far east as Snohomish. Please let me know if you know of someone - my e-mail address is [email protected]. I very much appreciate the support from this site. 67 days and counting 'til my wake-up. Hugs to all.

Hi There - My doc supports WLS. She isn't yet aware that I'm headed in that direction but when I saw her last fall, and was trying the final attempt of a medically supervised 'low fat' diet with Meridia - she told me then that I should consider WLS. She is here in Anacortes - a bit more north than you are looking for, but it's something to keep in mind. Her name is Dr. Julie Zamborsky at Anacortes Family Medicine (360) 299-4211. Looks like I'll be a self pay also so... just out of curiosity, would you mind saying how much the WLS (and which type) will cost in Mexico? Good Luc****ep us informed of your progress! Annie

Hi Deana, I am in Puyallup. My PCP is very supportive of my decision and in fact was suggesting it at the same time that I was asking for a referral for it. I know it is a bit of a drive to Puyallup but I thought I would give you my PCP's name just in case. His name is Dr. Kevin Bulley at Summit View Clinic here in Puyallup. He also has done research on this subject and referred me to a well known Dr. in the area by the name of Dr. Rifenbery. Good Luck and God Bless.