My doctor said NO to surgery!

[#9grammy 274]

I also had my primary doctor refuse to give clearance. He said it was way to much paper work to go through and Medicare is very hard to get approval from.

I went to a bariactric surgeon for my first appointment, he recommended me to a primary care dr, who after 2 visits agreed I would be a good candidate for the sleeve. I saw this doctor for 6 months with weigh ins and nutritional information.

So I agree you look for a Bariatric dr, they will help you.

Good Luck

[Slim-Shady 79]

It sounds like your PCP has a personal bias against WLS. It may be time to reevaluate your PCP choice. Having WLS is a personal decision. If you want to have it, and your body is healthy enough, do it! You have to do what's best for you, not your doctor! I didn't have to get approval from my PCP, so have no idea how to get around that issue. However, I'd suggest asking your bariactric center for guidance. Good luck on your journey!

[joatsaint 2,814]

If WLS is something you REALLY feel you need to take control of your life, then don't let anyone stand in your way.

When I made up my mind to go for it, no one was going to talk me out of it.

I knew from 47 years of experience that I needed the extra help WLS offered.

I had been overweight since childhood and could never control my weight gain.

If my primary physician had discouraged me from WLS, I would have found another.

My first call was to my insurance company to get a list of approved WLS doctors.

I never went to a general practitioner, went straight to the WLS doctor and started the process.

Get my free eBook - The Top 10 WLS Fears and How to Kick Their Butt!

[Debbie Jean 406]

Victoza has been prescribed for diabetes for some time. Some people found it reduced their appetite and they lost weight. Thus you now have doctors prescribing it as an appetite suppressant.

I took Victoza for my type 2 diabetes for a couple years. Weight loss? Meh... the only loss of appetite was from the nausea it gives some people. The couple pounds I lost didn't make a dent in my obesity.

I had sleeve surgery last December and am down 85 lbs and off ALL diabetes meds. BEST thing I ever did!!! My PCP, an athlete herself, was not a fan of WLS. She was an excellent doctor and I had enormous respect for her. She gave me clearance for the surgery but also said "I don't know why anyone would remove 85% of their stomach to lose weight when all you really need to do is eat better." I knew this was something she could never really understand.

I now have a different PCP who has actually had the sleeve surgery himself and HE understands. ????

Try the Victoza if you want. But I would have a Plan B and if that includes changing PCP, I would consider it.

[carebear42 82]

Find a different doctor. I have lost 50 pounds since June 3rd and I only needed to lose 100 as well. I had gastric bypass and would do it all over again in a heartbeat. My only regret is not doing it sooner!

[Ruby Woo 62]

Guys ive creatrdvs facrbook group where i will be video journaling my upcoming sleeve procedure on 10/08. Feel free to join and share your whatever you like. Picts, recipes, progess updates etc. https://www.facebook.com/groups/404032579798702/

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I just added you ruby woo

Thank you!????

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