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I had to describe the lapband system, what it did, and why I wanted it to my PCP. He was too busy telling me about how his religion is building a new temple in Rome. I'm glad all I needed from him was a referral.

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Let me put it this way:

You wouldn't ask a high school band teacher why your son/daughter is failing chemistry. You wouldn't ask a photographer why a baker is charging you so much for a wedding cake. You wouldn't ask the mailman why FedEx is taking so long with your package. You wouldn't ask the optomitrist to look at a cavitiy you think you might have. My point is this: they are all in related fields, but are specializing in something. Why would you expect something else from a Dr?

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I blame House, M.D. He's an internist, surgeon, pathologist, radiologist, pediatrician, obstertician, and full time drug addict.

So, of course you'd think your doctor and pharmacist should know everything.

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Hey guys.. I think she left.

Do you think some people are so randomly defensive and touchy because they are hungry? :blushing:

I know I hated everything and everyone on my pre op diet. :thumbdown:

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