Question:
HELP! I need a WLS friendly PCP in San Antonio, Texas!

I went to BTC in Wylie, Texas yesterday for my revisit (This is basically a second consultation.). Everything went really good. Except for the fact that I have gained 40 lbs. in the last 14 months. I wanted to die. This has caused my BMI to go up to 60. So now I need to see a pulminoligist. Well, I told her I could not afford to see one because they are so expenisve, and I have not met my deductible this year. So my doctor told me she would like for me to go to my PCP and have a PFT done. If I am not mistaken she said a PFT is a Pulminary Function Test. Am I right? The problem I have is, I have never seen my PCP. I have only registered with him. And I have since found out that he is not WLS friendly. I need help finding a WLS friendly doctor in San Antonio, ASAP! Can anyone help? Is there a website I can go to to find one? Can anyone recomend one? Thanks to anyone who can help! P.S. How do the do a PFT? Does anyone know?    — Maria S (posted on April 25, 2003)

April 25, 2003
Dr Lawrence Alders. He is on Madison Oak off of Stone Oak Parkway. Don't have the phone # off hand, but he is in the phone book. Good luck!
   — salymsmommy

April 25, 2003
Dr. Mark K. Smith with San Antonio MacGregor Medical is a wonderfully supportive doctor who referred me to my Bariatric surgeon. FYI, you can find information on PCPs and other doctors on this website, too. People post their ratings/comments on a number of different type of doctors including PCPs. Good luck.
   — lezawomack

April 25, 2003
Dr. Mark K. Smith with San Antonio MacGregor Medical is a wonderfully supportive doctor who referred me to my Bariatric surgeon. FYI, you can find information on PCPs and other doctors on this website, too. People post their ratings/comments on a number of different type of doctors including PCPs. Good luck.
   — lezawomack

April 26, 2003
Original Poster..... Thanks to everyone who gave me names of PCP's here in San Antonio. I have managed to get the names of a couple of doctors in town who are in network for me. I plan on call on Monday to see who can get me in the quickest. Thanks to all of you for your help. I don't know what I would have done if I did not have this wonderful website to turn to in my time of need! Have a great weekend!
   — Maria S