Making a Believer out of my PCP :-)

Jun 16, 2011

My PCP is a good guy, however, he wasn't the most supportive of my decision to have VSG.  Yesterday however I had my 3 month followup with my labs drawn last week.  He admitted that he is "becoming a believer in this procedure seeing the progress I've made, and that he looks forward to my next visit in 6 months."

I am officially off my Metformin (was on it for 6 years), off of my blood pressure meds (been on them a little over a year), off of my Potassium (on it for 8 years), and have reduced my water pill by 1/2 -3/4 (I've been on it for 15+ years).  He suggested I drop the water pill completely, but I am afraid of my feet swelling so I will basically take it as needed. 

My blood pressure was 122/76 down from a high of 190/90, my A1C was 5.7, down from 6.5, and my cholesterol was down from an all time high of 385 to 272, which is not great but is a drastic change in both of our opinions.  (I get sick from most cholesterol meds so I have refused to take them.  I did agree to try fish oil again since I've found one that seems to not be making me burp fishy tastes). 

My legs which were getting really dark brown from mid calf down to feet have a marked improvement which PCP said , "This is awesome, I am astonished at their improvement!".  

I did go in armed with some literature I've found online regarding VSG and diabetes/hormonal changes which he was very interested in. 

He asked if I would be willing to do testimonials with other patients if he has any that inquire about WLS.  I walked in wearing an 18 sundress with a knit shrug and I could tell he was impressed.  The last time he saw me I was in 28 pants with a 4X shirt.  

I asked him to realize that for some people it is NOT JUST about diet and exercise.  I told him, "After 25 years of my being obese, do you really think that I haven't diligently tried at least 100 times to do just that??"   He did mention that I have lost large amounts of weight in the past, only to regain.  I countered with, "I've never NOT been hungry in the past tho."  That's when he admitted he was impressed and is becoming a believer.  

All in all I'd say it was a fantastic doctor's appointment!  I am definately in love with my sleeve!

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