PCP Visit Today

Well I went to visit my PCP today... a very short visit.  I brought her in the loop of what I have started with the WLS Journey, got her blessing.. I believe her words were... well good for you... Interesting response!   Even the Nurse who checked me in or what ever her title is said the same thing. She wants me to get a surgery date first and then she'll order all the labs or do them for me.  She did give me a script for the chest exray, so I'll go a head and get that out of the way.   On a down side, I gained 15 pounds since May.  BUT I did quit smoking.  I sware I feel so guilty everytime Im in a doctors office.  The Dr is nice as can be, but she is so hard to read I can't connect fully with her.  She just has this poker face on and said now you want the surgery.  As when I saw her in May she suggested it and I was not ready for it.  But over the last few months things have changed and Ive obviously changed my mind... so that sat a little off for me.   Just another step forward in this emotional, growth and journey.... I need a hug! Plus Hubby is out of town this week and Im taking our pup into be spade tomorrow......  Ok Im done whining... Just send hugs!

((((((((Amanda)))))))) quitting smoking is the best thing i ever did for myself (7 yrs ago) now i'm going to have the lapband surgery next thursday. getting healthy and staying healthy is our goal right? your PCP should be encouraging you!

That's right! Thank you!!! She did say congrats and asked me how the Chanitx was for me.  She's just so hard to read..  I think I just hate dr's and will never find a PCP that I actually feel comfortable and click with. C'est la vie.

Amanda - this may sound hard but you do not need the emotional approval of your PCP - you just need her to do any letters of recommendation and send you for the tests. So I would not worry about trying to read her or even trying to please her too much - just get what you need from her and move on with taking care of your own health.... I had such an asshole of a doctor when I started my journey and only stayed with him because I thought I needed a letter and the 6 months diet etc and it would be hard to go elsewhere - then I changed insurance and didn't need any of that - once I had surgery I moved to a great doctor in Fredericksburg!

You will never regret this decision  to have surgery - and once you have had surgery you may find another doctor who is more in tune with you...

My husband is out of the country this week so I am sending hugs to you!!! Keep your chin up!!

Jackie

 

Thanks Jackie.. .I prefer honesty... and your right this is for me... I need to keep reminding myself of that.. Ive been a people pleaser all my life.  It's hard to allow myself to do things and make choices for me with out agreement or stuff....Probably what got me here in the first place.. hmmm....

Hugs coming out to you.  Just remember the most important thing is that this is your body, your health, and your decision.  You have to do what is best for you and just don't pay attention to those that may seem to disagree.  :)

Thanks Court!!! I needed to hear that... You ladies are the best!!!

Hi there, I am glad your doc gave you her blessings! It does help when you've got support from all parties involved. This is just the beginning for you but lets pray things come together easily and quickly. Although I've never been a smoker my parents and friends/other family have been and it seems that gaining weight from stopping is common. Sometimes many see "numbers" as the main issue which it is not. Try and focus on the positives and gain more support and keep focusing on your goals. Emotional for sure, growth always and a journey ...that is Life! All best and much support/big hugs to you.

I truley understand what you are saying but I didn't care how my dr felt. I went to mine and told him what I wanted to do and he sent me to get a referal and it was on from there. I mean my PCP is very nice, but they can't control what you do unless it is threating to your health. Here is a big ((((mandy)))) to you... Stay strong this well worth it in the end..

Amanda, I don't think I could improve on what's already been said here.  Soooo....here's yer hug!!! (((((((((((((((((Amanda)))))))))))))))))))