How educated do you think PCP's really are concerning Bariatric Surgery?

I went in to see my PCP Dr today. Actually she is one of the clinic Dr's that rotate there. I informed her I need to be considering what to use in place of an anti-imflammatory after surgery for my Fibromyalgia. She looked at me quizzically and said, "Why can't you continue taking what you are currently using? (that being Ibuprofen)" I looked at her in utter amazement. I informed her since it was an anti-imflammatory and they are harsh on the stomach anyways, it would wreck havoc on a pouch that small PLUS the pill is just too darn big. She informed me, she does not feel fibromyalgia warrants pain medication... I seriously considered how I'd look in a orange jumpsuit when she said that :-) I think I better change Dr's asap. I told her upon leaving that I'd highly suggest she do some reading on my surgery before coming to unrealistic decisions. As a matter of fact she told me to take a Tylenol. Tylenol will not b.e.g.i.n. to touch the pain. Is my Dr the only one clueless about this surgery?

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