Just Had My First Appointment

[Jimbo_D 28]

Just got home from kaiser and told my dr what I want to do ..he wasnt really supportive saying he doesnt reccomend it .what should I do ??? He said hell get me in the programs that r recommend thou .so I need help on advise

[kbaith25 38]

Why doesn't he reccomend it ?

[Jimbo_D 28]

Because im still young that I can lose it normal but I told him I tryed so many times .he said hell get me in the program to get started then go from ther

[AmandaRaeLeo 2,145]

Because im still young that I can lose it normal but I told him I tryed so many times .he said hell get me in the program to get started then go from ther

How old are you?

Amanda Rae

[kbaith25 38]

I'm fairly young to and could probably do the same thing but I am tired of the yo yo and I know I would yo yo the rest of my life . Your pcp is not living your life , I guess I am alittle jaded bc I am a nurse and have worked with too many idiotic doctors , but if my pcp told me she didnt think I should I wouldn't really care , I think you should do what you feel is right , maybe see a different dr ?

[Jimbo_D 28]

How old are you?

Amanda Rae

Im 29

[Jimbo_D 28]

I'm fairly young to and could probably do the same thing but I am tired of the yo yo and I know I would yo yo the rest of my life . Your pcp is not living your life ' date=' I guess I am alittle jaded bc I am a nurse and have worked with too many idiotic doctors , but if my pcp told me she didnt think I should I wouldn't really care , I think you should do what you feel is right , maybe see a different dr ?[/quote']

That what I was thinking I nwed a supportive dr that well say ok ill walk u throu the steps

[bethxxx 304]

I'm only 20 but I have been trying and failing to lose weight for 6 years. I know I need the surgery and I'm sure you know deep down if you really need it or not. If you decide you really need it then you should go to another surgeon who is going to be supportive and who you can talk to easily.

[AmandaRaeLeo 2,145]

Tough call. Surgery is a big deal but having it young should mean better results and speedier recovery. Better chance to lick the comorbidities... My doc is super supportive but insurance excludes it. I'm going to Mexico to do mine.

Amanda Rae

[kbaith25 38]

You can by pass your pcp and talk directly to the surgeon maybe ? I mean of you don't qualify they won't do it so obviously if you qualify you are justified in thinking you need it . I never saw my pcp about it I just got my medical records and made an appointment with the bariatric center and I barely qualify BMI 36 but I have high bp and diabetes too , diabetes is one of the main reasons I am doing this , looking good again is a perk too

[AmandaRaeLeo 2,145]

That what I was thinking I nwed a supportive dr that well say ok ill walk u throu the steps

How long with your PCP?

[Jimbo_D 28]

Tough call. Surgery is a big deal but having it young should mean better results and speedier recovery. Better chance to lick the comorbidities... My doc is super supportive but insurance excludes it. I'm going to Mexico to do mine.

Amanda Rae

Yea amanda mine covers it I just gota pay copay of 500 but yea im thinking of getting another dr or look for one thats supportive ..mexico thats cool

[Jimbo_D 28]

You can by pass your pcp and talk directly to the surgeon maybe ? I mean of you don't qualify they won't do it so obviously if you qualify you are justified in thinking you need it . I never saw my pcp about it I just got my medical records and made an appointment with the bariatric center and I barely qualify BMI 36 but I have high bp and diabetes too ' date=' diabetes is one of the main reasons I am doing this , looking good again is a perk too [/quote']

Yea my bmi is 45 -49 so I wont have problem with that.so idk I might just get another dr thats more supportive then go from ther

[Jimbo_D 28]

How long with your PCP?

This is my first time seeing him

[AmandaRaeLeo 2,145]

This is my first time seeing him

If he hasn't been with you for a long time then shopping around may be a good idea. Your support system should include your PCP. But don't discount their advice simply because you don't like what you're hearing... Just my 2 cents. Keep the change!

Amanda Rae