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Originally Posted by russ
I can speak only for the bariatric program with which I'm familiar, but I can tell you that the people I know who perform the procedure (about 5 surgeons at my institution) view it as a last resort and have in place a program which places a great deal of importance on the psychosocial issues applicable to the people undergoing the procedure.
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You may be correct, however, on the weight loss boards I'm amazed by how frequently woman are offered this as an option. Especially when they haven't asked for it. They'll go in to see their primary care physician about something else and have it suggested to them.
I won't go into my thoughts on the Canadian health care system that pays for doctors, but (unless it's changed) does not pay for diet counseling or such. No, just tell people they're overweight and hope that they find something that works. And I'm not talking about myself, but I've seen it happen to friends.
Oh no, I'm sorry, I was once offered a chance to get in on a drug trial one was running (not primary care) for Rimonabant/Acomplia even though he was already aware I'd made a fair amount of progress on my own.