I have kaiser, and for around the last month i've been researching WLS, but my pcp had been on vacation until the 7th so i was waiting to email her about it. The 7th came and went and i still haven't worked up the courage to email her...i guess i am just nervous about what she will say. Am I going to have to go in for a physical to get a referral to a surgeon? I've gained around 30lbs since the last time I saw her (in March)...but even then my BMI alone qualified me. (I have no other health problems from my weight)

Also guess I am nervous about my family finding out. I broke my right foot on 11/25 so I can't exaclty drive myself to appointments or anything.

Was anyone else nervous/embarrassed about talking to their doctor? Any experiences having WLS through Kaiser?

My PCP "doesn't believe in WLS". I'm going ahead although he managed to delay me for a year.

I bet you make a believer out of him!

Thanks so much for all the advice everyone