When to ask the DOCTOR....

[Wendell Edwards 73]

LapBandTalk and other online weight loss forums are a tremendous resource for anyone who has a question about the Lap-Band.

Many experiences are common to people who are exploring this operation, or who have already had the operation. The sharing of our experiences makes us all better prepared for what lies ahead of us.

Sometimes I will see a post, or receive a PM or email that asks a very specific question about a person's after-care or medical treatment, and at that point I will advise people "Please ask your doctor about this".

I know that everyone here only wants to help other people in this journey, and I know that nobody would intentionally offer advice that might present a danger to someone else, but sometimes the best advice that can be given is this:

"Ask your doctor"

Many times people may have underlying circumstances that they forget to include when they ask a question, and it's possible that the advice they receive would not be correct if the underlying circumstance were known.

Our doctors are our employees, and we should never be afraid, ashamed or embarressed to ask them a question when the answer could affect our health.

So by all means, continue to ask questions here, and anywhere you can obtain knowledge, but please, bear in mind that the very best source of answers to your health-related questions is to ask your own doctor, because only your doctor has your complete medical history at hand, and the training to offer you the correct answer.

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[kacee 3]

Wendell, my man, you are a scholar and a gentleman!

[MizPeppy 3]

Wendell, you have a way with words. It is so important to ask your medical professional questions if you are concerned about anything. Looking forward to more posts from you!