I've been sleeved for over a month now and am growing more and more frustrated with my Primary Care Physician. It's obvious to me that he has NO IDEA what VSG is, in fact he always assumes either that I had Gastric Bypass or that all symptoms and problems are the same.

For example, I've been having spikes in my blood glucose levels (not a diabetic but I have a meter and have been testing regularly because I knew something wasn't right). My doc tried to tell me it was "dumping syndrome" and I had to argue with him just to get some simple tests done.

Frustrating.

Does anyone else feel like they need to educate their doc or did you all just find a new primary care doc that knows about VSG?

p.s. he also would not give me a prescription for a PPI.

I have a congenital birth defect, so I'm used to educating doctors about medical issues. My picture is in their textbooks from the research that has been done on my defect.

You may not have better luck with another doctor as far as them knowing about VSG, but, you may want a doctor who listens to you better than this one does.

Have you asked your surgeon for a referral to a new PCP? S/he may know someone who works better with sleeve patients than your current doc.

I'll ask my surgeon for a referral, that's a great idea!

Thanks!