PCP medical clearance

[DeeMotionalEater 4]

Just curious what your Primary Dr had you do to give you the clearance for WLS? I have met all requirements from surgeons office just trying to get in to see my Primary Care Dr to get medical clearance, just wondering if ill still have to a bunch of tests? Psych Eval is done

Thanks

HW: 252. CW: 232 SD: Nov/Dec 2013 pre-op

[TurnThePage 220]

My PCP ordered some blood tests because the surgeon's office wouldn't share the results of their blood tests. (now we know why health care costs so much) She had an EKG done to check my heart. That was it.

It depends largely on your clinical history. The PCP is just checking that you are in good overall health before surgery and that there are no issues the surgeon and anesthesiologist should note.

[DeeMotionalEater 4]

Thank you so much.... Getting in to see my PCP is the difficulty..... Was 15 mins late (car trouble), and they cancelled my appointment...couldn't get me back in for another month.....I seen the Physicians Assistant as a walk-in, never seen her before.....she would not clear me for surgery because I have lost 20 pounds in the past year....from 252 to 232 losing about 1.5 pounds per month and regaining in there too a few times of about 5 pounds......but, she said just keep up the good work 20 pounds in a year is good....meanwhile I'm on Vicodin for knee pain just to be able to exercise....and physical therapy and chiropractor so in another 5 years ill be at my goal weight! Lol! Some people have no clue ...... Calling everyday to check for cancellations....I need clearance by Oct.28th so I can schedule surgery then, shooting for week before Thanksgiving, I'm certain my PCP will give me clearance

[RDCLambert 39]

Thank you so much.... Getting in to see my PCP is the difficulty..... Was 15 mins late (car trouble)' date=' and they cancelled my appointment...couldn't get me back in for another month.....I seen the Physicians Assistant as a walk-in, never seen her before.....she would not clear me for surgery because I have lost 20 pounds in the past year....from 252 to 232 losing about 1.5 pounds per month and regaining in there too a few times of about 5 pounds......but, she said just keep up the good work 20 pounds in a year is good....meanwhile I'm on Vicodin for knee pain just to be able to exercise....and physical therapy and chiropractor so in another 5 years ill be at my goal weight! Lol! Some people have no clue ...... Calling everyday to check for cancellations....I need clearance by Oct.28th so I can schedule surgery then, shooting for week before Thanksgiving, I'm certain my PCP will give me clearance [/quote']

I wish people would think before they speak! 20lbs weight loss is great no matter how long it takes..personally I have 150lbs to lose! I am glad your PCP will help! I was late to a recent PCP appointment and luckily they could still get me in but I can understand the headache!! Is there anyway u can call and speak to your PCP..a lot of times they are willibg to make a time for you. I am required to go exactly 30 days apart and the office stafg refused to help one month. I left a message with the nurse for my doctor and she was not happy they were not more understanding or at least asked her if she was willing to squeeze me in..and she did! So talking to the nurse and explaining whats going on may help ?

[terry1118 1,274]

Aside from arranging for me to attend the initial weight loss seminar, my PCP wasn't involved in the process at all. My surgeon's office took care of everything. They ordered all the labs and arranged appointments w/the cardiologist and the pulmonary doctor who, in addition to the pulmonary testing, evaluated me and gave me my medical clearance. I won't see my PCP again until my next yearly checkup after the holidays. Love, love, love my surgeon's office. They made every appointment in a timely manner and worked with my schedule. All I had to do was show up when they told me to. It was a totally stress-free experience. I HIGHLY recommend Wareham Surgical Associates in Wareham MA. :-)