waiting for failure

Im so annoyed lately! The PA that I have to see on occasion when my PCP isnt available is on my last nerve. I get the feeling that he is just waiting to see every horrible complication occur at any moment. I went to get some blood work ordered after my gallbladder surgery. He insisted that it wasnt really my gallbladder at all- it was just trapped gas! He blames my migraines on my RNY, my asthma, my reoccuring UTI, and even my high WBC count on me having RNY... I know for fact my gallbladder was bad. The pathology report showed the largest stone was 16mm, there was a total count of 15 stones... So I have no doubt that my gallbladder was extremely bad and had to be removed... As for the migraines, asthma, and high WBC- I have those problems for years!! Those are things I have dealt with since I was a teenager.. It has nothing to do with my surgery!! Now the reoccuring UTI, I dont know!! It does seem that I cant get that under control since I had surgery, but I dont see how it could be caused by having a RNY... The entire time I was at the doctors office I just felt like he was looking for problems that dont exsist with me. I know what he thinks of WLS and dont care! He doesnt approve at all. Feels exercise, diets, and changing habits is enough to lose weight. Thankfully I didnt need him to get a letter for surgery.. My PCP supports WLS, but there are times when I cant see my PCP and get stuck seeing this jackass. Anyone else feel like someone is looking for complications from your WLS? Im not sure if I should be concerned or go with my gut feeling that this man is just a jackass! I did see my surgeon yesterday to have my staples removed! Im now cleared to go back to the gym!! Cardio only- no lifting weights for 3 more weeks!! He is concerned about 1 incision- it has a large lump under it. He said to give it a couple weeks and if it doesnt get better then to come back. Amber

Hey Amber, Isnt it great to know there are so many jackass Dr's out there that know exactly what to do if overweight? Hell, just stop eatting and exercise. Apparently that PA of yours aint very fat huh? There are idiots out there on every corner.... Dont worry about people like that. You have done great and thats all that matters.. It was your choice to have WLS so there!! Where I live at there is no such thing as WLS except the lap band. So not very many Dr's are up to par on the surgery. I chose to go all the way to Atlanta to have mine. That way no stupid Dr's to deal with. But I did have to jump threw hoops to get just a letter from the PCP. So dont let them get ya down and out. Go do you some cardio and work out that frustration lol... To bad you dont have a punching bag there lol... Hugs Marge

Hey Amber. Sorry you are stuck with such a jerk for a PA. Would it be possible for you to make an appointment with your regular doctor and discuss this PAs attitude? You could tell the doc that this man is making you highly uncomfortable with his prejudices. Maybe that would accomplish something? Lisa L. 380/338/170

Amber, I'm so sorry. This world is full of jackasses! Lori