I am a bit nervous to broach the topic of WLS in mexico with my PCP. How did you guys do it? Did you tell them beforehand? or wait until after surgery? can they decline to care for you?

Hun what is pcp stand for ?

I would mention it beforehand because I know a few people whose Dr's wouldn't treat them afterwards because they were worried about malpractice; plus some PCPs aren't familiar with WLS and don't know what prescriptions, etc. are allowed, which is another reason they will refuse to treat you. My own Dr. told me her friend had lapband and then her surgeon retired; now she can't find anyone who will touch her.

what is pcp stand for ?

azrrel

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PCP = Primary Care Provider

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pre-op or post op ???

good luck on your journey to health and happiness

you'll get lots of good advice and support here and we don't "usually" bite

I am not telling my PCP or ob/gyn. They will find out the next time they see me.

you should definitely tell your pcp to make sure he/he will still provide care after surgery. your pcp can refuse care since you are going to mexico.

you should definitely tell your pcp to make sure he/he will still provide care after surgery. your pcp can refuse care since you are going to Mexico.

I am afraid he will try to talk me out of it and I am changing docs in January anyway.

I spoke to my PCP beforehand and explained everything to her and she agreed to treat me afterwards. I actually went yesterday to see her and she said I was "Brave" and that she should recommend people to go to Mexico if they can't afford it here in the US

nervous to broach the topic of WLS in Mexico with my PCP.

fletcherette

i approached my PCP a couple of years ago and asked his opinion of me having WLS. i was pleasantly shocked and amazed that he approved so quickly

he was happy for me and immediately we spoke about the health benefits

reaction from PCP might be different since WLS will be in Mexico

IMO - you should tell PCP you we be having WLS in Mexico - give the guy a chance - he might be all for it, then you can share thoughts together concerning the surgery - then you could discuss your aftercare

if you chose not to tell him - i kindof think doctor might not appreciate you not being upfront with him - telling him "you weren't sure what his reaction would be" a statement like that - might not be appreciated by dr

home from mexico - you need to see him ( dr) and say "oh by the way i just returned from Mexico for WLS) IMO that doesn't come off well

if your dr is against treating treating/helping you PO - which i think is his right, just as its your right not to go to a certain dr.

you should know his thoughts ahead of time before WLS - you can find another PCP, telling (new prospective dr) about your upcoming WLS - and need to make sure he will "watch over" you help needed PO

Don't let present PCP intimidate you!!!!

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good luck

speedy recovery

I told my PCP and I am glad I did. She insisted on running a full blood panel and found out I was severely anemic. I faxed the lab results to Dr.Perez in Cancun and he said I could avoid a transfusion if I got a Iron iV soon. And that is exactly what I did.

But really. You will feel much better having a supportive Dr for follow up care. If your PCP is not on board than you may need to find one that is, and preferably before you go.

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I told my pcp. She feels I'm making the best decision for my health and is supporting me. She agreed to continue seeing me afterwards.