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Approved, But Cant Get Clearance From My Doctor...wtf?
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Evelyn, I read your post and a very bad word flew out of my mouth followed by the word "him". Can you guess what the first word was? It's funny because my parents were so un-supportive of my surgery
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Well, so I met with my new doctor and he's AMAZING!! His wife had WLS, so he's very understanding. He requested blood work, EKG and chest xray in order to clear me. I can see a light at the end of th
So my primary doctor decided not to clear me for surgery because he doesnt believe in the surgery. He knows ONE person who had complications and died. Now, that doesnt mean I will have the same situation. My insurance approved the surgery and I have my date set for July 17th. I am sooo upset. I can't believe this doctor is ruining this for me. I am seeing another doctor tomorrow and hopefully I can get my clearance.