I'm seeing my PCP for a medication/blood work follow-up (totally routine) on Tuesday and want to discuss the idea with my PCP since I know that in order to move forward, I will eventually need to have his clearance.

I don't know how to bring it up with him, or his views on the idea of any kind of WLS. Every time I see him, he says I'm healthy and every time I have blood work done, it comes back normal, with the exception of my cholesterol being a little elevated. He has me on a small dose of a BP med and that's it.

Any advice is appreciated. Thank you!

My PCP did that while I was in the room with him. I hope she hurries!

I actually had a pcp that I tried several times to approach about the surgery. Every time I tried he would say we all have issues and would end the appt. This among other things were a reason why I left his practice. Went to my new pcp, and on first appt, told him I needed a referral, and got one. It all depends on the Dr unfortunately. I did have high cholesterol, sleep apnea, and fatty liver.

I was all geared up to get stern with my doctor with a "if you're not on board I need a new doctor" line all raring to go...turns out she knows my surgeon, has several patients who have had the surgery, and even though I personally had no Co morbidity my BMI and family history was enough to get her on board. I say give your doctor the benefit of the doubt but go in with an action plan to back up your decision.

Edited August 3, 201511 yr by Aliciasbrewer