Still so nervous...

I think I am going to have a panic attack about this PCM appointment. I do not do well with doctors AT ALL!!! They make me so nervous...my blood pressure goes up SKY HIGH!!! They say I have "White Coat Syndrome" which is unfortunate. Seriously, I am so scared that she is going to say NO WAY LADY! I am NOT referring you for this surgery. I may cry if she does...I have been on Weigh****chers, NutriSystem, Fad Diets, TOPS, First Place, Slim Fast...you name it...I have done it. My husband is going with me to the appointment on Wednesday so I do not whimp out if she says no...anyway, I am sure this post makes no sense...just me doing a little late night rambling due to that fact that my babies are in LA with their dad and I am missing them so much. I know he will take good care of them but it is too quiet here without them fighting with each other. I don't mean to be such a baby but I just want my life back so badly. I am so miserable this size and I just want to be normal. I do not have to be stunning but just healthy! Anyway, thank you guys for listening! Hugs, Danielle

Don't worry. I was scared to death to ask my PCP to write me a referal letter. He simply said "Yes this surgery would be great for you. I have seen how your weight has fluctuated and you have gained. No problem where do I send it." Keep a positive attitude and you will be fine. If they say no go somewhere else. I know that you have done it all. We all have to get to this point. Hang in there. it will be o.k. Steph

Danielle, First of all thank you for the response to my post. I know how you feel. I aked my PCP in Dec.2005 about WLS. It was MARCH 2006 before the ball got to rollin'!!! She was all for it but slow to get things going. I can not believe she will not support you. There is so many people doing this now. The risks are a lot lower than they were years ago. We will be thinking about you. Good Luck!!!! glenda and walter

You will do fine! If your BP is up, that MAY be a good thing! It's called comorbity, which really isn't good, but does help to put you in the running for surgery. I have anxiety attacks and that didn't hold me back. If the Doc gives you grief, we'll just go and whup that Doc!!! Hang in there! smoochies Arlies