"Anaesthetic consult"

I was reviewed by 2 consultant anaesthetists for high BMI prior to confirming a caesar here in Albany.

First time I saw them, my BMI was over, and was told unless I could lose the weight I would have to go to Perth for my caesar, however told in person if I lost the weight I could have it here. My specialist told me that written in the letter back from the Anesthetist, that it was highly unlikely I would lose the weight and just refer to me Perth.

I lost the weight by 32 weeks, and the Obstetrician saw me and cleared me for a Caesar here.

I was then called by waitlisting asking for another consult by another anaesthetist to confirm the weight loss. As the weight is very close to cut off, I informed them I would weigh myself prior to the appointment on the scales I have been managing my weight on throughout my pregnancy. At 34 weeks my BMI was 44.9, below 45. That anaesthetist told me in person that they were not going to stop me having my baby here in Albany.

My specialist informed me recently that they are not going to let me have my baby here, and I feel is insinuating that I am lying about my weight.

That is two appointments with two different anaesthetists, saying one thing to me, the patient, and saying a completely different and contradictory thing to my specialist.

Based on my experience, I wonder how am I supposed to trust my doctor if I feel they are lying to my face?