Congratulations - you're on the final stretch of the journey you've worked so far to travel!

You'll be fine!

Thanks Mickey - my last appointment went sooo much better - Dr. R explained that he thought I wasn't committed to the revision surgery and apologized that I was upset at the last appointment - now that we are both on the same page, things are much better - I know where he's coming from and you are right - we talked extensively how he is not pleased when people don't follow the rules - he was not pleased that I was only taking in about 45 grams of protein a day - he really stressed that I need to be eating 110 a day and was very informative. He also took a lot of time with me and I just feel so much better and more confident with him. I'm glad I gave him another chance, he definitely does seem like a surgeon who does care, and wants to see people win the battle with obesity.... Anyway - How are you doing?

Hi Tammy!

I enjoyed meeting you as well!  I'm glad to hear your appointment today was a much better experience!  What did he say/do today that made a difference?  Did you feel that he understood you better?  I understand the appointment hell because I just completed all my appointments.   I meet with Dr. R for the first time next Wednesday (June 3rd).  What's most nerve wracking for me is that I have to wait until sometime this Sept./Oct to find out if my company will take the rider out that states they will not pay for the surgery.  Dr. Rosenburg, the current president of the practice seemed pretty positve but he still needs the quotes from the insurance company before he can give me a final yes or no.  Until then I will proceed as if they are going to pay, so after I see Dr. R. next Wed., I'll start the 6 mo. diet.

I definitely want to keep in touch....we can help each other on this journey!  Any time you're at the hospital, feel free to call me or even if you're not at the hospital and want to chat, give me a hollar!

Sorry you have to go through this - I bet the band board has a bunch of people who have gone through this and can probably give you some insight on their experiences.

Good luck - hopefully you'll be able to get back to using the tool again!

do you know if he had to have it released for a while to see if it would go back on its own, like they are doing with me.  Or did he just have it redone right away?  Is everything going ok for him now?