Getting Banded Aug 26th should i tell my PCP?

[zeniada 9]

I am self pay and will be going to Mexico to get my band done since my Insurance doesnt cover the Lap Band...my PCP referred me to a surgeon that does RNY and my insurance will cover but i DONT want the RNY that's why i am going to Mexico...

My question is should i tell my PCP? since the surgery is not even covered under my insurance? do you think it will cause problems with it in the future? i know that what ever i get done that is not covered by my insurance, wont be covered if there are problems...

I really want/need this surgery i am too over weight to continue like this but don't want to jeopardize my insurance coverage..

I know a lot of you will say "call your Ins" but i was just wondering if anyone has gone through this before i do...

[Shay7997 0]

I think you should tell your PCP simply because he's your PCP and needs to be informed about all your medical history.

[jingleboob 5]

def something your pcp should know... it could affect medications or tests/procedures in the future...

[khunt719 2]

I told my pcp when I got the band and thankfully she forgot because after 6 months of not losing I went to her for diet pills and she prescribed them to me. I don't think she would have done that if she would have remembered I had the surgery. I've been on Adderall for about 5 months now and have lost a little weight but the energy is what I want most from the pill. I've done everything to try and lose this weight and it is coming off slowly but surely. Good luck in Mexico, my mother had the same Dr. you have and she really liked him. She has been to Mexico twice for surgery...lap band that had to be taken out and the sleeve recently. She said it was very scary going to Mexico, not the trip but the environment. Be careful and it should go just fine.