Question:
I need a push in the right direction

I have not had insurance till know so i have not been to a doctor in 10 yrs(i have no pcp) i am 6'2" and at least 385 and i need to know if anyone can help me find a pcp in rochester ny and help me get the process going i need to get my life in order '    — William B. (posted on May 25, 2003)

May 25, 2003
Your first step is to find a PCP. You may be surprised more and more doctors are more knowledgeable and supportive about WLS. That is your first step. Esplain your struggle in order to begin documentation. Then ask for a referral to WLS surgeon. If the PCP is not willing to refer you, move on to the next. Do not give up, and continue on and persevere. Do not give up. Go for what you want, and get it!
   — GF

May 25, 2003
Hi, William. Your insurance company may have a list of pcp's on line, try that. Also, do you have an idea of a few surgeon's you'll be considering for the WLS? If so, maybe you could call those doctor's offices and ask them if they could refer you to a pcp who they have worked with in the past... I hope this is helpful to you. Lots of luck. It's worth every second spent getting the surgery.
   — msmaryk

May 31, 2003
HI WILLIAM, I'M FROM THE PITTSBURGH AREA SO I CAN'T HELP YOU WITH THE DR REFERAL, BUT I QUICKLY NOTICE THAT YOU ARE CLOSE TO THE SIZE OF PERSON I ONCE WAS,, 6' 2', AND FOR 25 YEARS I WEIGHED 385 POUNDS AND I WAS REALLY UNHAPPY FOR ALL OF THOSE 25 YEARS,, AFTER MUCH YO YOING,, I HAD THE W.L.S. NOVEMBER OF 2OO1, IN 9 MONTHS I DROPPED 240 POUNDS.. AND I HAVE MY LIFE BACK,, IT IS LIKE BEING BORN AGAIN AT 50.. WHATEVER THE EFFORT IS, FIND IT AND FIND THAT DR THAT IS RIGHT FOR YOU, AND HOLD ON FOR A LIFE CHANGING SURGERY. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS MY PROFILE AND ADDRESS IS ON THIS WEB SITE,, GOOD LUCK..
   — bruce M.