stupid question

[Sambucca]

Lots of you seem to have had to see an Endocrinologist as part of the referral procedure.

What is his job and what does this meeting involve?

 

[tammy]

Hi Sam i was referred to the endocrinologist due to weight gain and PCOS.they looked at hormone issues and genetic components which may have affected my weight gain etc. to be honest they took blood and stuff but didn't really offer any other support. have a look on the net to see what their full role is. good luck x

 

[cazbandy]

Even the Endo guy I saw wasn't sure of what his role was in the decision....lol

I think its just another hoop they want you to go through.

Mine just asked me a few questions and talked about how the proceedure would hopefully rectify my PCOS.

 

[brett30]

i went to see one as they wanted to rule out any diabetic issue i might have .. and also there is a drug they have started to give people who are diabetic that i helping with weight loss ..

they basically send you for blood tests to make sure Ur bloods are OK and there is no hormone issues ..

after talking with him for a hr ( one of the best docs i have seen ) he told me with out blood tests i did not have diabetic problems and the drug would not help me .. i did have the blood test however ..

and he was the one who wrote to my doctor and said ref me to bariatric surgery .. he said after talking to me for a hr he had no doubt in his mind that i would be perfect for WLS .. and i had no history of depression and i was very articulate and knew what i was talking about ..

so it was with his agreement that i was put forward for WLS . and i was given the funding before i even went to see any bariatric surgeons..

so i would say defo worth going to see one ..

 

[belbouteloup]

same here.the endo was the one that got the ball rolling for me x

 

[charliegirl]

I never saw one, but the nurse at my GP's tested my hormone levels etc prior to telling me to ask the GP to refer me. xx

 

[tesmaralda]

sorry s can't answer that question but can say the only silly question is a question thats never asked.

 

[djbp98]

The Endocrinologist was the best evvvvvvaaaa He was the guy who said if I had a button to press to give you the money you would have it. He has recommended me for surgery and has started the ball rolling further. If you get this appointment go for it, it does go towards the decision process.

 

[Sambucca]

thanks for all your replies peeps. thats really useful stuff