Should I tell my doctor I got gastric sleeve?

January 28, 2017
Asked By:paintmysleep in Austin, TX

I plan on going to Mexico to have it done (BMi is too low for insurance) when I come back to the states, when I see my doctor-even if it's just a check up. Should I even tell him if? I just have a feelings he's going to give me a good tongue lashing about it (in the most clinical and professional way possible, or he may just tell me I'm an idiot and could have died over there) it would be out of concern but I don't want him to judge me. Does he REALLY need to know if I'm fine?

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January 31, 2017

Answer: You SHould

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August 20, 2020

Answer: Yes, do inform your doctor

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August 20, 2020

Answer: Yes, do inform your doctor

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January 31, 2017

Answer: Never hide information from your doctor

January 31, 2017

Answer: Never hide information from your doctor

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