Guest guest Posted January 22, 2001 Report Share Posted January 22, 2001 Hi all, I had my first appointment with my PCP, Dr. Rothberg at Newton Wellesley Hospital. First impression, he's a great guy. He understands morbid obesity and the need for gastric bypass, and assured me as soon as I spoke with him that he would refer me...I guess he could tell that I was really nervous about asking for a referal. Aparantly he's one of Dr Thayer's patients as well...And he's lost 93 pounds so far in the last year and a half I think. I had no idea from just looking at him, till he showed me his old id. Hehe...I think I'm gonna really like having him as a Dr. He says my heart sounds strong, and my lungs are clear...He's a little worried about my bad circulation in my legs, but didn't seem too alarmed. The funny thing is that when I have been thinking about my medical problems I've been really building stuff up in my head...And after the appointment, I just have this huge relief. So now that I have the referal I was so afraid I wouldn't be able to get in time, I'll be able to make it to my appointment with Dr. Thayer next week, Feb 1st. Yay me! -- S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2001 Report Share Posted January 22, 2001 Congrats ! Don't worry about the circulation, once the surgery is done, you'll be pumping those vessels more and more than you've ever imagined! Dawn Referal... Hi all, I had my first appointment with my PCP, Dr. Rothberg at Newton Wellesley Hospital. First impression, he's a great guy. He understands morbid obesity and the need for gastric bypass, and assured me as soon as I spoke with him that he would refer me...I guess he could tell that I was really nervous about asking for a referal. Aparantly he's one of Dr Thayer's patients as well...And he's lost 93 pounds so far in the last year and a half I think. I had no idea from just looking at him, till he showed me his old id. Hehe...I think I'm gonna really like having him as a Dr. He says my heart sounds strong, and my lungs are clear...He's a little worried about my bad circulation in my legs, but didn't seem too alarmed. The funny thing is that when I have been thinking about my medical problems I've been really building stuff up in my head...And after the appointment, I just have this huge relief. So now that I have the referal I was so afraid I wouldn't be able to get in time, I'll be able to make it to my appointment with Dr. Thayer next week, Feb 1st. Yay me! -- S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2001 Report Share Posted January 22, 2001 I was just thinking about you tonight after seeing some posts from the other men on the list. WOOHOO on your referral and meeting your pcp going so well. Now thats awesome. Keep us updated you're on your way! Lyssa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2001 Report Share Posted January 22, 2001 Hehe...Thanks Dawn! It was funny...My PCP is very optimistic. He was going over a list of all my problems saying " Nope, nope, nope, nope...Not gonna try and even treat any of these because when you're post op those will all go away. " Man...I liked to hear that -- S. Referal... Hi all, I had my first appointment with my PCP, Dr. Rothberg at Newton Wellesley Hospital. First impression, he's a great guy. He understands morbid obesity and the need for gastric bypass, and assured me as soon as I spoke with him that he would refer me...I guess he could tell that I was really nervous about asking for a referal. Aparantly he's one of Dr Thayer's patients as well...And he's lost 93 pounds so far in the last year and a half I think. I had no idea from just looking at him, till he showed me his old id. Hehe...I think I'm gonna really like having him as a Dr. He says my heart sounds strong, and my lungs are clear...He's a little worried about my bad circulation in my legs, but didn't seem too alarmed. The funny thing is that when I have been thinking about my medical problems I've been really building stuff up in my head...And after the appointment, I just have this huge relief. So now that I have the referal I was so afraid I wouldn't be able to get in time, I'll be able to make it to my appointment with Dr. Thayer next week, Feb 1st. Yay me! -- S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2001 Report Share Posted January 22, 2001 Thanks Lyssa, I'll definitely do that. I have my appointment with Dr. Thayer next Thursday, Feb. 1st. Isn't that the day of the monthly support group meeting? If so, there is a good chance I'll be there. Hehe. -- RE: Referal... I was just thinking about you tonight after seeing some posts from the other men on the list. WOOHOO on your referral and meeting your pcp going so well. Now thats awesome. Keep us updated you're on your way! Lyssa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2001 Report Share Posted January 23, 2001 , Congratulations! Imagine finding a PCP who has had WLS and was a patient of Dr. T! That is fantastic. I guess you could not have found anyone who could be more understanding. Best of luck with your consult on the 1st, I hope you get a surgical date real soon. Joni - Dr. Thayer 11/27/00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2001 Report Share Posted January 23, 2001 , Yes, February 1st is the NWH support group meeting. Let us know if you are going to attend. We love to meet people from OSSG... Joni - Dr. Thayer 11/27/00 RE: Referal... I was just thinking about you tonight after seeing some posts from the other men on the list. WOOHOO on your referral and meeting your pcp going so well. Now thats awesome. Keep us updated you're on your way! Lyssa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2001 Report Share Posted January 23, 2001 yes the first Thurs in Feb is the next meeting. Would love to see you there .. you'll be on a high from meeting Dr. T & the staff lol you'd probably enjoy the meeting. So your pcp had the surgery too? Amazing!!! Lyssa Croppin' croppin' ... never stoppin'! 2001 goal - complete 365 pages 20 down & 345 to go lol RE: Referal... Thanks Lyssa, I'll definitely do that. I have my appointment with Dr. Thayer next Thursday, Feb. 1st. Isn't that the day of the monthly support group meeting? If so, there is a good chance I'll be there. Hehe. -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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