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kennas_yaya
on 5/26/10 12:24 pm

Topic: RE: Feeling Sad and Mis-Informed!!!

Terri, I feel so sad for you! I am at the beginning of this process, and know how it feels to look 6 months in the face, and it seems to feel like it may be forever. I am so sorry you were mislead...I also wonder if any of your stuff that you did before can count toward this surgery. Is it with a different doctor this time? I hope that this all works out for you. And again, I'm so sorry for your pain and upset.
Hugs,
Heather

mome23kjnc
on 5/26/10 8:13 am

RNY on 05/20/10

Topic: RE: Feeling Sad and Mis-Informed!!!

oh Terri, thats so sad. Im sorry, it must have been tough to hear that. I would add though, that going through all of that stuff really helped me. I was scheduled before with a different doc who cut corners SO bad and just wanted to write down that I had done the things I hadnt done. Im SO glad I ditched him and had it with a doc who made me jump through hoops. Just curious, though, would any of your prior stuff count towards these meetings, you have already been there once. Probably not current enough info, but maybe worth a shot. (((hugs)))

MICHELLE HW 315 SW 282

glitterqueen
on 5/26/10 7:37 am - Waterville, ME

Topic: Feeling Sad and Mis-Informed!!!

Had my appt. with Dr. Cobean today. Prior to this appt. I was told the ONLY thing I needed to do prior to my surgeon appt. was to make sure that my insurance covered bariatric REVISION surgery (and it does.....I had a VBG in 2003). Got another letter stating to bring my $500 deposit to this appt., we'd sign the necessary papers, and they'd be scheduling my surgery within 2-3 weeks.

Well, Dr. Cobean starts telling me that I need to have an endoscopy done, had to meet with a social worker, meet with a dietician, attend group support meetings, and that it's a 6 month process before they schedule surgery. The tears began to roll and I couldn't even speak. This was completely opposite from what I was told and lead to believe.

I asked him WHY then....was I sent a letter stating that the ONLY thing I had to do prior to my surgeon appt. was to call my insurance and WHY I was also sent a letter asking me to bring the $500 deposit so I could schedule my surgery today. He said that someone in the office had made a mistake and that I shouldn't have been sent those papers.

So, my hopes for having revision surgery this summer were shot down. I am a teacher and taking time off during the school year is very hard. We have a very strict superintendent who questions every day that we ask for a substitute.

Anyone else here who had a VBG and then a revision RNY? If so, did you have to go through the process all over again??

Thanks for listening......I am just so sad right now.

Hugs,
Terri

PublicServant
on 5/26/10 7:30 am, edited 5/27/10 3:07 am - Portland, ME

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scrappingtwinmom
on 5/26/10 7:16 am

RNY on 04/26/10

Topic: RE: 1 month

Thanks for the encouragement. I think I'll stick to my protein shakes and cheese for now :-) I have done fine at restaurants with tilapia but don't dare try anything else. I guess I just need to be patient.

Tami

Yes
on 5/26/10 2:19 am

RNY on 05/06/10

Topic: RE: 1 month

A month! Wow, time flies! And 35lbs is a whole toddler!
Congratulations!

31 lbs. lost before surgery! My goal is 150lbs. My surgeon's goal is 110lbs. I just can't imagine that weight right now. Maybe someday . . .

diznygirl
on 5/26/10 2:02 am - Farmingdale, ME

RNY on 06/01/09

Topic: RE: Body image

I was going ot say the same thing as Kelly. "They" say that it takes about 5 years for your mind to see what the rest of the world does. We all struggle with it, unfortunately, but it does get better. I have to do a lot of self-talk of reminding myself and I did lose over 90 lbs. and I'm truly not as big as I once was. But then I see my stomach :( I hope the struggle does end someday.

Deidra

kennas_yaya
on 5/26/10 12:40 am

RNY on 11/03/10

Topic: RE: 1 month

Just a quick note to say that I am sooo thankful to all of you for sharing your ups and downs! It is very helpful for someone like me who is just in the beginning of this journey! I need to know the bad, as well as the good, and all the helpful hints are wonderful! Good wishes to you all, and thanks again!

Kelly S.
on 5/25/10 11:45 pm

RNY on 05/15/09

Topic: RE: 1 year appointments done...

You are right with me, I only lose a pound or two a month now too and just had my one year. You are catching up to me! Good luck with the specialist, hope you can come to support group soon.