tnm75 Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Okay... I'm getting sick and have a doctor's appointment tomorrow AM. I have not told my primary care doctor that I'm going to Mexico be banded. This primary care doctor is relatively new for me because my old one moved away not too long ago and I've only had one prior appointment my new one. My question is, what reaction have you gotten from your primary care doctor about your decision to be banded? Not only banded, but going to Mexico to have it done because insurance companies suck? Have they been supportive? Tried to talk you out of it? Just curious. Thanks, Kristy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaGreen Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Sorry you are sick I wouldn't tell them you are going to Mex. If you feel you MUST tell them anything, just that you are going to be banded in a couple of weeks and need to make sure you are healthy. Get Well Soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrty835 Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 I told mine up front and he was very happy for me. He has seen my progress and is looking into the lapband himself, even going to do it with Dr. Ortiz in Mexico. Get well soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ackovach Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 My Dr. has been a little tight lipped about her opinions. But very supportive and helpful with follow-up appointments, prescription requests and helping me get off my blood pressure medications. I told I had the lapband, but did not tell her where. I go in for blood work every 4 - 6 weeks. She found that my potassium level were low. And prescribed me something for nausea. I am very happy with her. She has been my Dr. for 3 years now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittycat Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Hi there, I had to have my primary physician complete some paperwork before my lapband surgery and he was very supportive...mind you..I was not being banded in Mexico. Some physician, for some odd reason, are not receptive to have surgery out of country. Don't be surprised if he is negative about that. It's happened to others. You have made a great decision and no matter what anyone says, you are getting tremendous care at the OCC...and it's only ignorance from others who say otherwise. Good Luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1rod47 Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 Your Dr will be glad that you are going to end your weight problem Once & For All. They might be unsuportive about going out of the country so don't mention it. They think that US Dr and Facilities are the only safe places to go to. The OCC is a fantastic facility with a great staff. You will love it there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnm75 Posted November 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 Thank you everyone for your thoughts. I'm going to tell her tomorrow. I hope to get an anti-nausea prescription to throw in my bag... just incase I need it. I'll let you know her take on my new adventure to a new life. Thanks, Kristy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mona-camille Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 Thank you everyone for your thoughts. I'm going to tell her tomorrow. I hope to get an anti-nausea prescription to throw in my bag... just incase I need it. I'll let you know her take on my new adventure to a new life.Thanks, Kristy You can get some anti-nauseau liquid medicine from the drugstore without a prescription. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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