PCP ia not in favor suggestions?

To start off with I am a type 1 diabetic and have been since I was 10 yrs old. I am morbidly obese. My blood sugars flutuate radically. My PCP and my endo are very reluctant for me to have surgery. They want me to exercise 1 hr each day and keep a log..I have tried every diet under the sun and some no one has heard of... I am ready to find someone who can help me help myself. any suggestions? Thank you all so much Donna

I would find a new PCP

I agree...find a new PCP.....I'm sure there are plenty in your area!!!! Good luck!

HI! I asked 2 pcps in my health care and they wanted me to wait a year. I waited and asked again still got a not a good idea. I usually see a pa more than a pcp and guess what, she knew all my health issues and she wrote the request to start the process. That was one year ago. My surgery date was Oct 14 04 and I've lost 104 lbs since I started this journey, down from a size 26-28 to an 18. Don't let one pcp or doctor tell you no and wait. Change. Karen It will work, I should know I did!

Out with the old.....In with the new....PCP that is. I would find a PCP who is willing to support me in pursuing AND aftercare of WLS. Patti

I need a PCP that listens and cares about my desires and one that respects and welcomes my participation in the decisions that affect my health. I would lose this guy in a flash and get someone that I know to be wls friendly. Just my 2 cents worth. Joyce :fairly:

Does he not want you to have the surgery because he's afraid you aren't healthy enough for it? If that is the case, maybe the exercise and improved diet would help you. If he is saying this isn't a good idea because he is ignorant about this (as so many of them are) then I agree with the other posts. Get another opinion. Best wishes! desiree -24