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Pcp Agrees With Me About Needing Wls!



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just thought i would come on here and tell everyone about my doctors visit today with my pcp. I went today to talk with her about wls and was very nervous because i was worried that she wouldn't think that it was necessary and tell me to go on weight watcher or something like my mom said. i have a few health issues and i'm only 29 years old and she said due to my health issues and my minor disability which makes working out hard and i'm very limited right now. i've got a bad back and she is worried that if i keep herniating discs then i may end up having to have spinal fusion one day and that really worries her and me of course. she said that she 110% supports me and thinks that I need the surgery and i'm in crunch time and need to get this weight off sooner than later. She said she will do anything pre and post op to help me and keep me healthy and on the right track ..it was just such a relief to have my feelings validated by someone especially my dr. whom i trust and who really seems to get me. i just really made me happy because i only have 1 person that seems to understand this avenue and that is really is my only GOOD option...

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I am so glad your PCP is being supportive! She sounds like a wonderful doctor.

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that is an awesome first hurdle!

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I'm so glad that your doctor was supportive. Good luck and keep us posted on your progress!

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thanks guys..yes she is a wonderful doctor and after speaking with her it makes this decision so much easier and will make me stronger and more confident when dealing with negative nancies who think im taking the easy road or its not needed..ill just say well the last time i checked you weren't a dr. and my actual dr. recommends this ...bam...lol...but really im a strong person but needed this support...

hawkihoops, did you have a leak..what is going on with the major bleeding????

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