PCP don`t agree with weight loss surgery, I`m just thinking should i change my pcp?

[caretakur 1]

i have already seen a surgeon which agrees with my decision to have weight loss surgery! but my pcp thinks i should just do it the ole fashion way!

[LipstickLady 25,682]

Next!

[MIJourney 490]

I'd probably try to find a PCP who supports you & your plan. Very lucky my provider actually was the one that encouraged me to look into it more. She thought I'd be a great candidate. They are out there. Good luck.

[Michellemo 161]

Old fashioned way? Good idea since that's worked for so many people already! NOT

[jbrown 5]

By all means seek out other opinions! I tried three years ago to have surgery and a psychologist pulled the plug. I had basically given up. When my insurance changed at the end of last year, I had to get a new primary physician and in fact that physician suggested the surgery.

[skibunn42004 7]

You know I went to my pcp for a referal for a lap band ..his thin self said - no you have not dieted hard for a year...that same day we had a lunch at my job by a baratric / plastic suregon. I made an appointment with him that day. When I went through the process my gyno sent over my records and weight records. I went back to my PCP and told them I did it.. He said - well you sure are motivated. I thought you just wanted all that money for my blood work. I feel amazing and I am only 5 weeks out! What a jerk! Call your insurance you may not need a referal.

[gmanbat 5,889]

Is this your PCP?

[blackfalls 26]

I suggest you either find a new PCP or show your current PCP the research sourced by this article I quoted in my blog:

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/blog/2630/entry-6709-100-of-people-with-bmi-30-who-lose-weight-with-diet-and-exercise-gain-it-back-and-more-within-3-years/

[Chimera 644]

Rofl gman!

[butterfly_gal 151]

My primary wasn't on board for me at first either. Luckily she still sent over all the required info and I was approved. The time I saw here after surgery, and at the time I was down 50 pounds in like two months and she was amazed and so happy for me. Your primary just might not know too much about it...

[Momonanomo 534]

Is this your PCP?

Lol Gman that made my day!

OP -- run dont walk to a new PCP. If the surgeon feels you are a good candidate, then you are. Find a PCP who will support you.

Best of luck & keep us updated!

[melmel11 30]

My PCP wasn't the most supportive either. He didn't outright say no but he kept delaying and finding reasons to hold off signing the clearance papers. Finally I told him he could either support my decision and sign it or I would need to find a different PCP who would be on board. I guess the thought of losing a patient wasn't too appealing because he signed it then and there.