Doctor is difficult

[BlessingsAhead 1]

I began my 2 week pre-op diet today. I have one thing left to do which is to see my primary for an H&P. He doesn't agree with me having the surgery. So .... he cancelled my appointment for the H&P. NOW what do I do??

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[GreenTealael 25,439]

Ask your Bariatric team for a referral to a doctor that will perform it (in the time needed, confirm it will work with insurance etc)

Find a doctor in the Primary practice you currently attend that will ok it (if there are multiple doctors, perhaps a colleague, that can be seen)

Last resort, hound the doctor everyday. EVERYDAY. Even just walk in.

Get what you need and want.

Safe Journey!

Edited November 19, 2018 by GreenTealael

[Jazzy1125 1,010]

Did they say why they cancelled it? I would do a walk in appt if you feel he cancelled it on purpose. They have to see you they cannot refuse medical treatment.

[Swanton_Bomb 522]

What a jerk. It's one thing to not support, it's another thing to refuse to do a physical. I hadn't seen a doctor in years at the time of the surgical seminar, so I asked the surgery coordinator what doctors they worked with a lot. They referred me to a doctor I really like and I will continue to use him as my PC. I would ask the surgeon's office, they will refer you to someone who supports WLS as a tool. BTW, why does he oppose it? Does he think there is a medical risk for you, or does he just think you can lose weight without it? A lot of doctors have extreme bias against heavier people.

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[BlessingsAhead 1]

I had a stroke in March but have been cleared by the neurologist and cardiologist for surgery. He also feels that I don't weigh enough to necessitate the surgery. However; the health benefits of this surgery is the main reason I am getting it!

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[Born in Missouri 1,264]

It's been my experience that it's generally male doctors who tend to behave this way. Do you live in a small community with few primaries? My life turned around 180 degrees when I found myself a good, compassionate female primary. I'm not suggesting that all male primaries are jerks, but they tend to have more acorns up their butt than necessary.

[Foxbins 625]

Most Urgent Care centers do H & Ps. If one is near you that might be an option until you find a new PCP.