anxious about tuesday

[karmaandkismet 0]

I have an appointment with my pcp tomorrow so that I can get my letter of medical necessity. I'm nervous because I don't know what her views are on the lap band. If she's not on board with the idea then I'll be scrambling to find a new doctor who IS on board.

She can be a little intimidating at times. I used to see just her PA but the PA got married and moved away.

She has advertisements for a new type of liposuction in her office so you would think that she wouldn't be opposed to the lap band. Or at least I hope that's how it is.

[LouLapJourney 0]

I was nervous, too. I searched on the American Medical Association's website, and found some articles about success rates of gastric banding. Then I made a chart of weight histories for the past 5 years (with photos). It turns out, my doctor was aware of the data, and agreed that banding is a good option for permanent weight loss. I hope you have a positive experience with your doctor tomorrow.

[elcee 3,342]

I know how you feel. My PCP refused to refer me as he said the band was too dangerous and there were too many complications. I think he probably also told me that I just needed to diet and exercise more!

[karmaandkismet 0]

elcee, so after he told you that, did you go find another doctor on your own or did your surgeon's team help you find another one?

[elcee 3,342]

I live in Australia so our health system works differently to the US one.I knew which surgeon I wanted so I phoned and made an appointment directly. I was terrified that as I didn't have a referral it would be a problem but it wasn't. I must have checked at least 3 times that it wouldn't affect whether or not my insurance would pay. It only became a problem when I needed a fill and needed to claim the rebate from medicare.I couldn't get the rebate without a referral so I went back to the Dr's. The original Dr had left and the new one had a totally different aatitude and was happy to give me the referral. Plus they couldn't refuse as I was already banded!

[karmaandkismet 0]

Went and saw my primary doctor today. All that worry was for nothing. She said I was an excellent candidate for the surgery and she would have her portion of the papers ready for me by Friday. I feel sooo relieved. My nutrition consult is tomorrow and my psych eval is next week.

I'm on my way!:scared2:

[elcee 3,342]

Excellent news.

[karmaandkismet 0]

Today is my nutrition consult. I'll be starting my 3 month supervised diet after today.

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[karmaandkismet 0]

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[perryjoyce 0]

Glad you've got your PCP's support! I too was a ball of nerves going into that appointment. She can be intimidating as well and is also a skinny little thing! I was afraid she'd be anti-WLS. And all for nothing! Her only concern was that I was a little young to be considering such a drastic change. I flat out told her, "Do you want me to wait until I am diabetic and have high blood pressure?" She laughed, said I was right, and told me I was an ideal candidate as well! :smile2:

Looks like you got your ticker figured out, it looks nice! That's one heck of a weight loss! :smile: