So, I advised my PCP roughly about the first part of December that I'd made the to get the VSG, he hesitated and asked me to make and appointment with his office so that we can discuss it.

*My annual exam was in Oct. On that day flat out told me I need to loose some weight.

So, yesterday I went in for the appointment. Thinking ahead I scheduled it as WLS consultation just in case. l dont know know if BCBS will require them but I want to be as proactive as possible.

PCP: ....so you want to loose some weight huh?

Me: yes. Didn't you also suggest it a few months ago?

PCP: You'll have to change your lifestyle a lot. Have you see a dietitian?

Me: Yes I have several times, she says my eating habits aren't the worst she'd seen. She feels like I will be fine once I get the weight off.

PCP: Well.....I going to prescribe you 2 diet pills and something to work on bringing down your Triglycerides.

Me: Are those the same pills you gave me 4 years ago that did nothing for me?

PCP: **blank stare**

Me: My WLS surgeon also told me that I am Hypertensive, do you have a prescription for that as well?

PCP: **blank stare** The nurse will take care of those for you.

All I could think is WOW! It was beyond me that he would rather commit me to a lifetime of medication to correct a problem that I have already found my fix for. You didn't even bother to see if I had taken the medication previously or what the out come was. At no point did he offer any guidance or additional information on the WLS procedure. I am praying that I don't have to go back ever! Needless to say after this is all said and done I will be looking for a new PCP.

My Pcp helped me with my first Migraine headache, but from then he has been Useless.

Even my Surgeon told me find some one else at their hospital. My doctor has never ran one test on me and my lasted problem is probably gonna cost me time off from work unpaid. It could get awkward being off work if i I need a surgery before my WLS. Don't know how to juggle that?

Getting time of for both without seriously delaying the WLS. Fmla? Weight loss surgery looking like elective surgery.

If just the WLS I m ok with that.

then later have an elective WLS because since now I'm approved waiting on the Approval letter. Yea

If my PCP listened to me could had the first problem fixed months ago.

Luckily I have a great Bariatric program some where else!

So there are plans that don't require you to visit your PCP for 3 months or a dietitian for 3 or 6 months! My surgeon never said I had to do either but reading all the forums/blogs, there seems to be a common theme....

I'll be done with all of my appointments by 1/14. I hope to schedule surgery soon after.

My isurance does not require a 3/6 month diet plan or history of weight. I have Anthem BCBS of Virginia.

My old pcp was crazy! I went to her and told her i was starting the process and she was going to have to write a letter of approval and she basically point blank said she wouldnt. She wanted me to keep a food journal and come see her every 2 weeks for 6 months and then decide if i needed surgery. I've been there and done that, tried every diet under the sun. Safe to say i didn't go back 2 weeks later, I found a new pcp that wants me to have the surgery done by march at the latest!

Not knowing any more history, if this were first contact on the topic of WLS, I'd say it's not completely unreasonable. Every 2 weeks might be excessive... monthly would probably suffice, but not completely unreasonable.

When I first started seeing my PCP, I didn't specifically bring up surgery as an option, but I was wanting to know, medically, what would be some options. He just said eat smaller portions, exercise etc. The usual. But after 4+ years of history, inclining weight and declining health, when I bought it up in the Fall, surgery was more of a topic to discuss and explore.

glad that you stood up for yourself. Find a new one there are many good Dr's out there. Heck My pcp doesn't even know yet but I went to Mexico. My obgyn for years has been advising me to look into getting WLS.

Not knowing any more history' date=' if this were first contact on the topic of WLS, I'd say it's not completely unreasonable. Every 2 weeks might be excessive... monthly would probably suffice, but not completely unreasonable.

When I first started seeing my PCP, I didn't specifically bring up surgery as an option, but I was wanting to know, medically, what would be some options. He just said eat smaller portions, exercise etc. The usual. But after 4+ years of history, inclining weight and declining health, when I bought it up in the Fall, surgery was more of a topic to discuss and explore.[/quote']

It was first contact with her. The doc I had been seeing moved but she works for the same clinic and had my records of dieting and weight loss attempts for over two years. Over the two year period with the other doctor we had been working towards surgery but she just completely dismissed it without question. It was the first time she had met me and she assumed I was using it as a miracle cure and never once asked why I wanted to do it.