On the Fence About My New PCP

[DuckieXD 20]

I got a new PCP and Im not sure how I feel about her. The only reason I switched from my great PCP is because my work is an hour away from him now and making appointments and having to take a half day off work just to see him wasn't working for me. Anyways, this new doc was nice and helpful, and of course lectured me about my weight...... I mentioned I was getting the sleeve and she said that over all its my choice but "I have patients who just couldn't do it and are 300lbs again". "Would you be satisfied eating a small amount how happy would that honestly make you, would you be satisfied eating just a cup of peas".

UMM WELL VERY IF IT MEANS I CAN GET HEALTHY AGAIN! I honestly dont understand, there she is advocating that I eat less, but not "that" much less cause it wouldn't make me happy? I'm not a depressed person so I didn't get that.... Anyways, I mentioned I was getting the surgery in MX and she said she would be willing to do all the post of blood work etc.

I don't know how I feel I just think that entire encounter was odd.

[2goldengirl 2,076]

Remember that neither of you really knows the other. You shared with her what your plans are, she shared her experience. She may or may not have put it well, but you were honest with one another. It's a start. She doesn't know you, she doesn't know what you've put behind this, you don't have a years-long relationship.

She's willing to work with you postop. I'd give her a chance.

[Muted_Tummy 29]

Not to be a debbie downer, but....too important a relationship especially if Mx WLS. If funds and insurance are not an issue, I'd book an appt with another PCP and choose. Use the Internet fiest to find WLS friendly docs....if the far doc was awesome, he/she may be worth the trip. Ur talking 2 weeks 6 weeks, 3, 6 and 12 months appts. For bloods...

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[DuckieXD 20]

Not to be a debbie downer, but....too important a relationship especially if Mx WLS. If funds and insurance are not an issue, I'd book an appt with another PCP and choose. Use the Internet fiest to find WLS friendly docs....if the far doc was awesome, he/she may be worth the trip. Ur talking 2 weeks 6 weeks, 3, 6 and 12 months appts. For bloods...

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Actually Im not. I have an auto immune disorder so Im at the doc twice a month. So half a day twice a month isnt going to fly long with my employer.