Question:
Doctor disapproval
Today I went to my new pcp and was explaining my history to him and was telling him how my other pcp really didn't approve of the wls and he said he wouldn't of either.. My question is, why?? He told me that down the road I could have irratable bowel syndrome, adhesions, severve stomach pains and malabsoption.. I knew there were complications, but now he has me fearing getting older and what problems may be ahead for me.. Anyone who has a comment please share!! Thanks!! — Kimberly B. (posted on January 12, 2000)
January 12, 2000
Don't be discouraged, this site is full of people who perservered and got
their referral. Prepare all your history's - medical and diet. I am going
in with a lot of printed pages from this site for my PCP (next week) and
hope she agrees.
There is also a site for an attorney that does work specially for surgery
turndowns obesitylaw.com
good luck and hang in there!!
— kit J.
January 12, 2000
Yes, don't be discouraged! While I don't have a pcp, as I'm on disability
and consequently, Medicare is my primary insurer, and they don't require a
pcp - anyway, my regular family doctor was totally against it until I
loaded up on information mostly from this site, and I also became very
informed verbally, talked with him about the surgery site and how
professional it is, that now, when we discuss it - he acts as though it
were his idea!! The last time I saw him he said, "now when are you
having that surgery?" "I'm really glad you decided to go ahead
with it!" What? So, keep after them!
— Sandy C.
January 12, 2000
Ask your dr what are the complications from a lifetime of obesity. the
hertaches n other physical n emotional problems. there are complications
from everything
— snicklefritz
January 12, 2000
I did not go through my PCP. I called my surgeon personally. My BMI was
about the same as yours so I knew my PCP would not approve of me having
WLS. Find out if the surgeon you would like to see requires a referral
from a PCP, all don't. Good luck to you.
— Cathy H.
January 12, 2000
Hi Kim: Here's the important thing: What do YOU think of the fact that
you have had wls? Are you happy that you did it? Remember, there is a lot
of ignorance in this world, and it's not limited to people who are not
educated. How much have you lost now? Email me, I miss hearing from you!
Jaye Carl, open proximal RNY by Dr. Greenbaum, the same doctor who did
Kim's surgery, on 7-29-99. 88 pounds gone forever!
— Jaye C.
January 13, 2000
All the information your PCP gave you is true. I had surgery 7/29/99, on
12/20/99 I went to ER thinking it was a bad case of the flu, but my husband
said it sounds like you have an obstruction. It turns out I had adhesions.
The adhesion attached itself to the small bowel and again attached itself
to another part of the small bowel, the intestine then twisted and I was in
trouble. It was nothing by mouth for 5 days. The Chief of Surgery said he
wanted to wait to see if the obstruction would pass, it did not. I required
surgery. Now would I change anything that I have done????????? NO
ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!! I am down 100 lbs, and find I physically feel better. I
also upon occasion have the dumping, but that is usually when I don't eat
right. Either to much sugar or fat. I still do vomit occasionally, but
still a small price to pay. So far, doc says I am healthy and not suffering
any malnutrition.
My husband had the bypass 14 years ago, and his only problem is that he
suffers dumping syndrome. He has maintained his weight loss for over 10
years. His lab work shows that he is not suffering any malnutrion either.
It is a personal choice to have WLS, and the ONLY ONE who can decide that
is YOU!! I wish you the best of luck.
— Becki M.
January 13, 2000
Hi Kim, I am still waiting surgery my self. My date is February 7th. Open
roux-en-y, Thank God when I went to my
pcp, he had had 10 other patients who have been through this.
He is supporting me, and also told me the risks. But if I don't loose
weight , I could be dead soon from a heart
attack. So my choice is the surgery as all other means have failed for me.
I hope I will be sucessful with this tool.
Now , I find it hard to answer you because I don't remember your
history. I'm sorry forgetful I guess. If I knew if you were post op or not
and the date, that would help. If I knew what kind of surgery that would
help.
I am thinking if you are post-op and like your pcp
for all other matters, may be it is time to educate him.
Ask him to check out this sight and others and give him the links so it is
easy. Also there are from many Bariatric
Hospitals,information, pamphlets to help educate the ignorant Doctors on
the courtesys, Procedures, of dealing with the Morbidly obeses person.
NOTICE I said PERSON,
because most of this is Fat predjudice. I would like to
ring the neck of Doctors and nurses that subject us to their
unkind predjudice, but alas I can't , But together we can
spread the word and educate them. Some one always has to
pave the way for the rest to follow. What ever you decide
I hope my humble opinions are of some value. Like I said,
I have not had the surgery yet, but have done much research
over the last 3 yrs. preparing. ( including education.)
You have my thoughts and prayers.
— C S.
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