PCP Green Light!

Feb 15, 2010

I had my appointment with my PCP today and brought up WLS for the first time.  She was very supportive!  She said I clearly meet the criteria and her main concern was that I have done my research and that I realize the hurdles of getting insurance to pay for it.  She is even ok with me going to Mexico for it, as long as I do my research and check out the facility and surgeon beforehand.  She said she will order any labs or tests needed before I go down there and will adjust my blood pressure meds as necessary afterward.  I was afraid she was going to try to talk me out of it, but apparently she has had a lot of patients do it and understands the benefits.  She spent a lot of time talking to me about the psychological adjustments after surgery.  Not so much about changing my relationship with food, but more about how people will treat me differently.  Sounds like she speaks from close experience!  Anyway, now that I have her green light, I am ready to start my paperwork and apply for my passport!

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