How can I prove to my PCP that the surgeon knows what he is talking about?

Today I saw my primary care physician to renew prescriptions and to tell her of my approval for the RNY surgery. She didn't try to dissuade me but she didn't encourage me either. She did agree that she could help me with my insulin adjustments after the initial recovery period is over. She felt that it might be best for me to have someone at the hospital where the surgery will be preformed take care of the adjustments before and during my hospital stay. I mentioned to her that the surgeon had explained to me that after a period of 3 months I should no longer need to take any insulin at all. She said she didn't think that was realistic - that she knows thin people as well as heavy people who are predisposed to diabetes and regardless, must take insulin. I was pretty disappointed to hear her remarks. I was hoping she would be encouraging to me. So I came away with a let down. What do you think of all this? My husband who had the surgery in November says not to lose hope in what the surgeon told me, as he is the expert. I'd like some feedback.

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