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I am at the beginning of my journey, my paperwork has been submitted, had bloodwork, and tomorrow is my psych evaluation. I met with my PCP today and got my bloodwork results. No diabetes, no thyroid problems, only slightly elevated cholesterol. I got weighed - ugh- and we talked.....alot. He was enthusiatic and supportive and said I was an excellent candidate, and he would do everything in his power to make sure I didn't have any insurance problems! What a great doctor visit! I was sure that I would have some "sugar" problems! Thanks everyone for all the information here, I was well armed with information and he was impressed with how ready I was! So, now, onward and upward....to better things!

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That is awesome. I wish more PCPs were like that. This was a nice positive post, and I am glad things are going your way. Good luck!

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Welcome!!! You will love this forum!! There's so much support here and the things that you're too embarrassed to talk about to others in your life..it's okay to talk about here! Everyone is super nice and wants to help!:)

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I haven't seen my PCP yet, but I hope she is as supportive as your was! Congrats!

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I haven't seen my PCP yet, but I hope she is as supportive as your was! Congrats!

He has been my PCP for 20+ years, been with me through 2 pregnancies and my husbands heart problems (he's his PCP too), we have a wonderful relationship, we are about the same age and I expect to grow old with him!! LOL!! I wish you a relationship like this with your PCP!!!!!

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He has been my PCP for 20+ years, been with me through 2 pregnancies and my husbands heart problems (he's his PCP too), we have a wonderful relationship, we are about the same age and I expect to grow old with him!! LOL!! I wish you a relationship like this with your PCP!!!!!

Yeah, I don't think that is going to happen though lol! 2 years ago when I went to see her for the first time she pretty much ignored the fact that I was way overweight. She was like "okay, i see no problems, do you have any questions" and then I brought up my weight and I asked her for help... she put me on phentermine and said "just eat healthy and avoid carbs". I lost weight but I gained it all back once I stopped (you can only safely take it for three months). But I guess we'll see what she thinks when I see her in the next month or two!!

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