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I Told My Pcp Today

ShoeLover

By ShoeLover, in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

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ShoeLover    141

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I told my pcp today that I was planning to get the sleeve....I was so apprehensive about doing it at first because I have talked with her before about WLS in the past and she was against it....but when I told her today her face lit up and she said she thought the sleeve would be perfect for me. She's been my doctor for over 15 years so she knows how much I have been struggling with weight loss.

I didn't tell her that I was having it in Mexico, I will probably tell her that part afterwards. I'm just so happy that she was supportive and agreed to do my pre-op labwork. Whew, I feel much better about my decision.

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Foxbins    625

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Yes, my doc was supportive about the sleeve, too, but freaked out about the Mexico part. However, I have lost all my weight and more with no complications or issues and she is pleased that all my labs look great. Yours will probably react the same.

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I am glad to read about supportive PCP's!! I go next Thursday to let my doctor know that I was sleeved on Dec 16th. I am not sure I want (or need?) to tell him that the procedure was done in Mexico. Regardless of how he is going to feel about my choice... there is no lecture in the world that can change what is already done. . . Or at least that is what I am telling myself prior to this dreaded appointment!

I have asked about WLS in the past and he was always saying no. He would harp on me that my BMI was not high enough.... (I am 5'4" and weighed in at 200 lbs. ... how high is "enough?) I would leave his office with a "Heart Healthy" diet plan and cry myself to the nearest gallon of ice cream. I TRIED every diet on the planet! I needed a doc to realize that some of this was simply the "fat gene" that I lovingly inherited from my family.... Now it's done.

I hope my PCP is as forgiving & understanding as those mentioned above!!

Best of luck to everyone on the weight loss journey!

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favoredone    590

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That's awesome!!! My PCP came to visit me in the hospital and was excited for me.. So was my GYN... I saw her when I was checking in for surgery.. she was squealing and hugging me!! I just thinks she wants me to get pregnant!!!

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JackieOMonroe    123

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I told my PCP about my surgery and where I had it after the fact. He took it really well and actually praised my decision. I was shocked. lol

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