LOVE Dr. Averbach and my 6 month check up

Just wanted to post about my 6 month check up.

I had been delaying my 6 month check in...one because I had gotten busy and had to pu**** back and two, because I knew I was behind in numbers and was afraid of the disappointment and shame.

I went in on Friday and first got to meet with the Nurse Cathy (Im pretty sure its Cathy). She looked over my food journals and said they were good. I told her that I had not been working out as much as I know I should and I had slipped a couple weeks with food. She assured me that I knew the error of my ways and I would be fine. That meant SO much to me, I cant even describe it. She said she knew I could do it.

Then I met with Dr. A. We discussed the same things. I wasnt scolded. I told him that sometimes I can be hard headed and he said "well, you arent the only one...everyone is hard headed sometimes." I told him that he would be impressed the next time I came in...and I plan on holding my word.

I cant express enough how wonderful it is to feel supported and encouraged by these people. Especially after some of the horrible experiences Ive had in the past.

This appointment reminded me why I chose Dr. A in the first place.

  Pretty cool that you have a doctor & staff that doesn't judge you for a couple of less-than-ideal weeks. I'm sure all of us have had enough judging looks & comments to last a lifetime!

~Jen

First all let me congratulate you on your success.  It so good to hear that there are doctors *****alize that we (WLS patients) are human.  I hope you have continued success.  I am sure now that the weather is getting better you will be motivated to get out and exercise.  Keep the good work up. 



Linda

That is great to hear. I had my first consultation with Dr. Averbach last Friday. the entire staff is wonderful and very helpful. They are submitting the paperwork to the insurance company, I had everything ready to go. so hopefully soon i will get my surgery date.  Hey, matter of fact, what time were you there on Friday??? i believe i remember a lady there and thought i recognized her from this site...was that you???

Yep, I was there Friday, my appt was at 1:45.

I hear alot of folks say Dr. A is kinda 'dry'. I dont see it, maybe cause Im a goof and make him laugh? I dunno.

Oh, and Congrats on getting everything ready to go!!

i was there then. i had my nut with devorah at 12 then my appt with Dr A at 2:30...that is cool i saw you :) i go this friday to the hospital for the 3 hour nut class..

Now I recognize you!! You were reading your Kindle :)

Good luck at your class today!

Hey Mary B, how you doing? your pouch doing better?

Hey!!
I just went to see Dr. A yesterday. He gave me some ulcer meds and Im waiting for a call back for EGD. So, hopefully things go smoothly. Thanks for asking :)

I responded to your insurance post. Keep pushing on...the time really does fly by!