How do your other doctors feel about you tting the lapband?

[blondegal_ 1,028]

I only see my endocrinologist regularly. And when I saw him after the surgery, he seemed genuinely glad that I had gotten the surgery. I was pleasantly surprised. He's even started doing extra bloodwork for me. He checks all types of levels more than just for my thyroid to make sure I'm staying healthy with the reduced calorie intake.

[Sharpie 3,306]

Actually my Dr's PA was the one who encouraged me.. She was concerned about my diabetes and blood pressure.. I also had some issues with my knees and back.. She had asked me if I wanted to go to a seminar about it and I said yes. I haven't seen her since my surgery I know she would be so pleased.. I am scheduled to go back next week.. my blood sugar has been below 100 every day, blood pressure down to 136/78 this am which is great for me.. so, I owe her a huge thanks .. I might take her some flowers...

[feb27bandwoman 112]

My PCP initially was sceptical as he only had one other patient who had a lap band and they did not do well.

But he was supportive as I was going through the pre-op preparation.

I just went to see him after a year and he was genuinely happy, as was the office staff.

When he asked me whether I was taking the BP and cholesterol lowering meds, I said no and he smiled big and congratulated me. My BP and cholesterol are normal!!!! It was a wonderful visit. When I asked when to come back , he loudly said, "next year"!!!!

[cassandramontes 112]

I wondered what the response has been from your 'other' Drs.,when they Lund out you had often the lapband? I am sill in the 'contemplating' stage.

My doctor was like go for it girl. she said that its the only one she will stand behind that is really safe she loved the idea

[Pittsburgher 261]

My PCP is the only doctor besides my surgeon that knows about my surgery so far. Although my PCP did not suggest getting the Lap Band when I told her I was looking into it, she was excited for me and actually said It was a good idea, and that she recently was at a weight loss center speech or some sort and knew info and sat there and talked to me about it. Now I am 19 days post op, and it was the best thing I did for myself. My PCP is leaving the practice but when I seen her post op she requested that when I get to where I am comfortable with my weight she would like me to send her a picture of me, pre and post so she can see how well I did. I wish she wasn't leaving because I have seen so much of her since January with the whole 6 month supervised diet and all, plus my kids seen her, I am going to miss her.

[sp70 193]

My PCP was fully supportive of me at the start of the process. Then I lost 20 pounds on the physician supervised diet and he felt then that I could do it on my own and was no longer as supportive. (I had lost that same 20 pounds at least a dozen times before!) When it came time to write a letter to the insurance company, he wouldn't say he recommended it for me, but did say that I would benefit from it. Luckily, with all the other documentation on file, they approved me!

[Maddysgram 6,159]

My PCP was thrilled. He never mentioned my weight, but we both knew I was the elephant in the room. It was my cardiologist who got me going. He told me if I couldn't do it myself, there were other ways, meaning surgery.

After the first 4mths post op, no longer on b/p medicine.

[jfc193 718]

Our first PCP was not thrilled about the idea of my wife and I having a lap band so after a year of research we found another PCP who was supportive and recommended the surgery. Our lap band surgeon recommend the sleeve but we both got lap bands.

Our current PCP is thrilled with the progress even though it has been slow I am sure that I would be higher than my highest weight of 330 without the lap band as a helpful tool.

[rbmk14 59]

My PCP is not on board with the lap band. I went to him about it a few years ago and he pretty much said it was a bad idea and that I would need to lose 40 pounds on my own before he would even consider it for me. At the time I was thinking that if I could lose 40 pounds I would have done it already! This time around I didn't even consult him and went right to True Results. I guess he'll figure it out next time I need to see him and hopefully he'll see that it was the right choice for me! My orthopedic doctor who did my knee surgery in December was the one who suggested I look into getting the lapband so he's totally on board and supportive, and my physical therapist is too because obviously any weight I lose will make me healthier and will be better on my knees!

[GuyMontag 1,264]

My doc is very cool with it. He's been extremely pleased with my weight loss and has never said anything negative about me getting banded.

[Bjc1227 64]

Yesterday I had my appointment with the PCP. This is the first time he's seen me since January. With my 50 lbs. weight loss he couldn't help being pleased with my progress. He said does not encourage his patients to have Lapband surgery because he had not had any of his patients succeed. I hope I left him with a better impression of Lapband surgery. I told him that I would do it again if I had to do over. I felt I was well prepared for the surgery, the recovery and living with the band. Going into it with a good team, and lots of support makes a world of difference. You also have to be willing to put in the work. It's all worth it.

[ADJL 685]

My PCP was anti banding. She wanted me to lose it on my own and promised she'd be there every step and every pound. *rolling eyes*. She quit a month later, but not before I'd convinced her to give me approval to look into it with the informational seminar. Turns out that approval acted as a "recommendation." I never looked back!

[Luka Beth 78]

I actually had already decided to go forward with my surgery before i find my pcp. I had to have a physician on file and when i met with her the first time, i told her my goal and asked if she would be supportive of it. She wad on board immediately, and had been a wonderful resource. She was already acquainted with my surgeon, and has two other bariatric patients...one with a sleeve, the other with RNY. I was very lucky to find her to To support me on this journey. Having a supportive pcp is instrumental for success.