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So, my doctor has never brought up the issue of weight loss surgery to me. Recently, i have seen my mom go through many struggles in a hospital; partly due to her weight; and the constant reminder of her weight from numerous nurses who thought they were being polite about it. It all has made me realize i need to do something now before i cant take care of myself at her age.

How do you just approach he topic with your general practitioner to get the referral one needs to be placed on the list to be taken on by the bariatric clinic? Was your doctor accepting of your decision to have the surgery; or did the doc want you to try other methods first; or was the doc happy you made the decision?

Any advice or stories you have relating to this topic is greatly appreciated.

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Honey, you sound like me. I watched my mom go so through so much due to her weight.

I simply brought it up to my PCP and she was so helpful finding me a great surgeon. She has had several patients go through WLS and knew all of what was needed on her end.

Good luck!

????Renea in AL

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Thanks Renea for your input. It is so hard watching my mom go through the things she is due to weight. I have taken care of her as best i can; but now require more. This all just plays on my mind and encourages me to get the surgery. Next time i go to my doc's i will be asking to get on the list.

Take care & thanks.

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I had a doctor that did not support WLS so I switched to a doctor that did. I found my surgeon on my own then told my PCP that I was doing it and she was fine with it. My surgeon's office coordinated with my PCP to get what they needed to submit to the insurance.

SW 280

CW 257

sleeve scheduled for 12/12/16

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I would just bring it up with your doctor. If they are not supportive, reach out to a bariatric center of excellence and ask for a recommendation for a general doctor that will support your decision.

I basically told mine I was doing it and thankfully after a quick conversation she was on board.

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