Why me

Hi i just want to scream I went to my new PCP Dr yesterday ,and I wanted her to get to know me, and I could get to know her as well. I was hoping she would understand why I wanted to have WLS well now it seems she thinks that I am depressed and wants me to see a psychologist, she thinks that is why I am over weight . What is wrong with these Drs all I need is for her to give me a Letter of Medical Necessity , that is all that is holding me back so I can have my surgery. Now I have to wait another moth to go back to my pcp and see if she will give me the letter, after all I know my insurance will cover the wls . It seems so easy to have it to come true and then I get back to reallity. can any one say to me that yes I will have my dream come true and be that slim good looking woman some day What I really want to happend to me is to be healthy I have diabetes take three shots a day. So you see all I am trying to do is get my self back into shape. My bmi is 41 and I want to lose 100lbs. Thanks for listening Joanne

hi joanne it seems we are like twins almost!...I also have a new pcp and i am trying to convince her i also need thoes darn letters my old doc in N.y is retired now she said she will see what she can do..: I am also diabetic and take the shot 3x a day with a daily blood sugar no less than 200...the only time it is lower is when i just dont eat, I have a bmi of 58, and need this surgery bad, i am starting to have more problems it seems everyday something else hurts! : - ( I will hear from her after the holidays she says, of corse when i have to pay another $100 dollar deductable on my medicare i feel it's all about the money , don't you? I wish you luck i will say a prayer for you have a blessed holiday and don't give up! keep the faith ok! Luv mary in Fl.

Obesity alone can cause depression..WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH THAT DR? First she needs to treat the obesity and the depression...HELLO She should give you a letter of neccessity on your diabetes alone. Don't give up what insurance do yo have? My Dr. was very quick to give me a letter. Did your Dr. say she would give you a letter once you saw a shrink? Did you tell her about all your research and statics about weight loss for obese people? Make sure you let her know that you are knowledgable able this subject of WLS. That your goals are realistic and you know that surgery is a tool. Remind her that her job is too help you become healthy. good luck ..keep fighting... If i got approved and I have an written exclusion you certainly can be get YOUR primary to write a letter.

Thanks for every one *****sponded to my message , and I will keep on trying to get my wls. I have a feeling 2004 will be my year . Thanks Joanne

What I did was find the right surgeon for me, by attending support meetings, and talking to lots and lots of people. Once I found the right surgeon, the surgeon's office recommended a PCP for me that is PRO-WLS. Try that avenue.