Question:
WLS Supportive PCP needed in Rochester NY

Help Please!!! I saw my my moronic Primary Care Physician today. I was not able to get a referral from him or his support for the surgery. I know that the Insurance company will not pay for the surgery without his consent. He has referred me to a Endocrinologist and made me feel like a misbehaving child. He basically told me that I have to try other alternatives. I have been through the whole gamut of from Dieticiansto the Endocrinologist. Even though I have seen dieticainson and off for the last 8 years. He told me once again that God makes some people fat and I should just get used to it. What I need is a Primary Care Physician in the Rochester, NY area who support the surgery and me without making me jump through hoops just to make more money from the Insurance company. I realize that following the surgery that I will have to work with a dietician. However, I know from Experience that a Dietician and will power are not enough to get me to a healthy weight. I would be eternally greatful to anyone who could help out with this problem.    — tinarochester (posted on January 21, 2001)

January 21, 2001
Please email me privately and I will give you my doctors name and phone no. I also have a friend who has a weight loss surgery friendly dr. from what I hear he is awsome and on his patients side that is why you need to email me so I can gather all the info from her for you and maybe we can talk this over on the phone all hope is not !!!
   — TANGIE B.