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Thank you all for the encouragement! I have my appointment in two days and will let you guys know how it all goes. I definitely want this. I guess I'm just nervous because the only person who is supportive is my twin sister. My mom yelled at me, we got into a big argument over it and my other sister thinks I'm just joking around. But I've been fluctuating all my life and want to have a some what steady weight and be more confident in myself! Wish me luck!
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Be sure to mention all of the health issues you don't want to end up with. Get some info on your family's medical history.

Not so close to Gilbert but Dr makdesi in North phoenix has been wonderful supporting and encouraging
I am working with honor health care on 92nd st and shea
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I have a brand new pcp and I have my first appointment this coming Tuesday. I will bring it up and see how it goes. I am very nervous because I don't already have a relationship with her and this will be part of her first impression with me. I'll let you know how it goes and exactly how I brought it up.

You can make friends after 38. I am 45 and I made a great friend 2 years ago and now she is my closest friend, even closer than friends I've had for 20 years. She is in her 50's so she made a close friend and she is older than both of us. I am sorry you are feeling lonely. How did your friends react when you told them about the surgery? Did they say they would support you?

I've yelped doctors more times than I can count! I have also called many offices to ask the Dr's age, schooling, and treatment choices/beliefs. Don't worry about it! That is the beauty of google! Get names from friends, coworkers, your gynecologist, and the bariatric center and then google each name for reviews and yelp them too! Good luck!

I decided to post this in a couple of different forums here to help me get a good response. I have been researching weight loss surgery for a while. I am almost ready to start the process. I have decided on gastric sleeve and I will soon be going to my first information session at either Banner Gilbert or Bridges. I am leaning more towards using Banner based on what I've read here and their website and they are closer to my house. However first I am looking for a pcp who approves of weight loss surgery. I am never sick and so I haven't been to a doctor in years except for a chiropractor and ob- gyn. Instead of picking a doctor at random, I would prefer to start with a doctor who approves of weight loss surgery. Does anyone have any suggestions near Gilbert, Arizona?