Well, my referral to Dr. Scumpia (endocrinologist) went through. I called to make my appointment, and the first available is February 19th!!! uuuggghhh
Well, I’m trying to look at the bright side and realize that it gives me more time to “do my homework.” I want to take TONS of information with me. i.e., family medical history, my medical and diet history…
Well, I took the advice of Sandy & Terri on the CenTex support group list… and called Dr. Marietta’s office (he’s my PCP). I asked if he would please switch my referral from Dr. Moore to Dr. Scumpia. He said, “yes”! 
YAHOO!
So here’s my latest concern… I logged onto www.obesityhelp.com last night and was searching for bariatric surgeons and insurance information. I saw that other people have really had a hard time with the insurance company I have. Apparently, even though they cover the surgery, you have to give them a lot of proof that you’ve done everything you could… i.e., 2 years of dr. supervised diets. Well, my doctor always told me to eat right and exercise… he never prescribed diet pills or anything like that. Of course, I’ve done everything I could think of (Atkins, Weight Watchers, Cabbage diet, grapefruit diet, etc.) I’m scared!
Oh, I also found out that if/when I do get approved for the surgery, I’ll have to go to Houston (but not Dr. Ferrari, he’s not on my plan). The San Antonio doctors aren’t on my plan either.
I went to the CenTex group meeting on Sunday. I am 118 lbs overweight, BMI 41.25… and I’m looking to have RNY gastric bypass surgery.
My insurance does cover it, so I went to my primary care physician on Friday to beg for a referral. He did not know much about the procedure, and wanted to do some research and possibly refer me to an Endocrinologist. (first he said he wanted me to do the liquid diet, but after talking to him about it, he changed his mind)
He just called me back and said that he’s referring me to Dr. Moore at the old Austin Diagnostic Clinic (now North Austin Medical Center). So as soon as the referral gets approved, I’m gonna make an appointment. And you can bet that when I go this time, I’m going to take a huge packet of information with me.
