My PCP wants me to try Meredia, says surgery is too drastic

I saw my PCP today for a required physical before surgery. The time before when I saw him he wanted me to give Weight Watchers another try and this time he wants to write me a RX for Meredia. He seems very against surgery and talks about all the horror stories(From years ago I'm sure). I have used this guy for about 12 years now, so I don't want to change unless I have to. I don't even feel like trying to argue my case with him, he is a doctor but it is only an opinion. I feel like I'm tired of explaining to people what the surgery is, how they do it, the long-term results --- Anybody know where I'm coming from. I did my research and I am at ease about my decision. I just want to have surgery and get healthier and then people may understand where I was coming from. Oh yah, my PCP also said that I was not everweight enough to go that drastic- IS 150 pounds overweight not enough!!!!

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