I began my 2 week pre-op diet today. I have one thing left to do which is to see my primary for an H&P. He doesn't agree with me having the surgery. So .... he cancelled my appointment for the H&P. NOW what do I do??

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Ask your Bariatric team for a referral to a doctor that will perform it (in the time needed, confirm it will work with insurance etc)

Find a doctor in the Primary practice you currently attend that will ok it (if there are multiple doctors, perhaps a colleague, that can be seen)

Last resort, hound the doctor everyday. EVERYDAY. Even just walk in.

Get what you need and want.

Safe Journey!

Edited November 19, 20187 yr by GreenTealael

Did they say why they cancelled it? I would do a walk in appt if you feel he cancelled it on purpose. They have to see you they cannot refuse medical treatment.

What a jerk. It's one thing to not support, it's another thing to refuse to do a physical. I hadn't seen a doctor in years at the time of the surgical seminar, so I asked the surgery coordinator what doctors they worked with a lot. They referred me to a doctor I really like and I will continue to use him as my PC. I would ask the surgeon's office, they will refer you to someone who supports WLS as a tool. BTW, why does he oppose it? Does he think there is a medical risk for you, or does he just think you can lose weight without it? A lot of doctors have extreme bias against heavier people.

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I had a stroke in March but have been cleared by the neurologist and cardiologist for surgery. He also feels that I don't weigh enough to necessitate the surgery. However; the health benefits of this surgery is the main reason I am getting it!

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It's been my experience that it's generally male doctors who tend to behave this way. Do you live in a small community with few primaries? My life turned around 180 degrees when I found myself a good, compassionate female primary. I'm not suggesting that all male primaries are jerks, but they tend to have more acorns up their butt than necessary.

Most Urgent Care centers do H & Ps. If one is near you that might be an option until you find a new PCP.