???EKG and PCP appt tomorrow???

So, I am going in to meet with my PCP tomorrow. I am so scared she will not be on board with this surgery and will not give me a referral! Any tips you can share? Also, I am getting an EKG tomorrow, I don't know why, but I am really nervous about that! I have never had heart problems, so should I worry or is it a piece of cake? Thanks~Heather

The EKG is a piece of cake. You just lay there and they attach a few electrodes and in a few minutes it's all over. The worst part is if they stick the electrodes on some body hair, then it hurts when they pull them off but it's only for a second.

EKG eaasssssyyyyy....lmao....As for referral.. Have you talked to your PCP in the past....Why do you think that she will not be for this?

Hi Heather, The EKG is easy. There is no skill or effort involved. Just lay there and breathe. LOL As for you PCP, I was afraid of what mine would say, too. Surprisingly, he was very positive and took a lot of time to discuss my options with me. So, don't fret. She may be more supportive than you think. Just relax, be confident, and let her know what you want to do. Ask her honest opinion, then tell her you would like a referral, etc... It will go just fine. If she isn't supportive....well, you can cross that bridge if you come to it. It's not the end of your journey if she doesn't agree. Just keep that in mind. You have the power to do what you need to do for your health. Good luck! Mary

I'll have to agree with the others on the EKG...I blinked and it was over. I too, thought my PCP would not be on board, and I was literally sick to my stomach for my appt. to discuss it with her. The first thing out of her mouth was, "I think that's an excellent idea. I know how hard you've tried on your own, and this would be the next step in the direction of your health." Oh my gosh, I felt like I'd been holding my breath for a week when I sighed that breath of relief. And be honest with her...you want overall improved health. If she's been with your for your weight loss attempts, she just might be on your side. Good luck to you!

Thanks all. The EKG was a breeze. My PCP is all for the surgery, but of course my insurance requires the 12 month supervised weight loss, which I haven't done with her. Oh yes, I have done WW, had 2 different gym memberships (12 months each), weight loss pills, Slim Fast. But of course because I didn't see her to follow with her during those times, I just did them on my own. I hate this. I feel like giving up already. Maybe I am not meant to have the surgery. I know some will say "well just do the 12 months supervised", I just don't know if I have the will power. It's so hard and degrading going to the docs because I let myself get this big and I feel judged. I just want to cry. Sorry for the pity party, no flaming please.