PCP agrees

Sheila · September 16, 2003

I just got home from my appointment with my PCP and she agreed to write the recommendation letter for me. WOO HOO!! I wasn't sure how she would feel about WLS but I went armed with info about lapband to leave for her to read and an example of a letter for her to write to the surgeon. She was pretty easy to convince. Just wanted to know why I chose lapband over the other WLS. Seemed like a no-brainer to me but I told her why anyway!!

My initial consult with the surgeon (Dr. Duckett) is October 2. I am really ready to get this done and join the banded side. Patience has never been so hard for me!!

Alexandra · September 17, 2003

Congratulations, Sheila! I remember that exact moment when I first told my PCP about the band--I was so nervous but she'd never heard of it. She was very open to learning more and now is very interested in my progress since she has RNY patients who've had lots of problems.

I personally think female doctors may have more open minds about treatment alternatives, but that's juat my opnion. In any event, it's great that you'll have this doctor on your side. Yay!