I attended a seminar and scheduled my first appointment for wls. The coordinator asked me to take a recommendation letter. Today, I spoke with my pcp who I thought would be against wls but he was quite excited for me. He talked to me about the pros and cons and how is a lifetime commitment and he told me several of his patients had wls and they are doing so well keeping up. He told me to research a good surgeon, I told him who I've selected and it turns out he knows the surgeon I selected for this process. I explained to him how it was a difficult decision to make but I want control of my life and want to be there for my kids. He wrote a recommendation letter and gave me a big hug. I made up my mind a year ago but feel like this is the beginning of my journey. My first appointment is scheduled for the first week of January.

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This is exactly what I needed to hear!! I have my first appointment with my pcp tomorrow morning and I'm really nervous about what she's going to say...

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Good luck!!I was really nervous too. I even went to the appointment alone because I didn't want to feel or be criticized and embarrassed in front of my hubby. I guess it was all in my head. Have you been to your first surgeon appointment yet?

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My hubby's coming with me... Thankfully! My insurance won't even let me talk to the surgeon without the referral. Here's hoping!!

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