re: Lurkers-Friends

Hello Lurkers!! I hope that if you get nothing else, you listen to the Doctor's when you have issues.
The boards are a good source of information, but the Doctor's are there for us when there are medical problems. I think we are setting the standards as we go. We need to keep the Doc's informed.
 
I listened to a person at a support group back in March, who had not yet had surgery, and she scared me. She actually informed the group not to listen to the Doctor's. She knew by doing research on the computer what was best for her. I wish I knew her name I'd like to follow up to see how she's doing now. She scared me because she believed that the Doctor's were mis-informing us.

I think in the WLS community there is  a difference of opinion  between the different Doctor's from different practices. Please please don't take this surgery lightly. It is not the easy way out. There are lots of rules that should be followed. There are do's and don'ts and must have's and have not's. We don't know what the future will bring so treat your body good, listen to your Dr's, come to a support group if you can.  

There used to be a lot of information on the Delaware boards. I for 1 miss all the folks that used to be active and had a lot of information to share. WHERE ARE YOU!!!!

Be healthy and Be safe.  ((HUGS)) Elissa

Elissa, I couldn't agree with you more. Everyone please do your research and ask lots of questions. Be your own advocate and pick a Dr. you trust and think you can work with. If you don't think you can listen to the Dr. or you don't think they know what they are talking about they are not the one to do your surgery. This is absolutly no cure all . It is just a tool and if you are not willing to do the work you are waisting your time and the Dr's. Some people get lucky and can break rules. I have learned the hard way I am one who can't. Sorry I haven't been on much but my computer got a virus and I am at the libruary until it is fixed. See you lighter. Joanne