Receptionist Degraded WLS

WOW!

As I was calling my Primary care Dr. for medical records, the receptionist total talked BAD and WLS.

She stated that she had it 7 years ago, and has nothing but bad things to say about it. She really scared me.

First I cant believe she actually told me that she went to support groups and they told her all the good things about WLS....She never heard anyone say anything bad....

SHE SPOOKED ME!

But what God has for me is for me!

Tracy

Ignore the devil and continue the path GOD has set for you.

Ditto to what #1MM said.

Thanks to both of you!

It was some what discouraging though.

I am just going to pray....I was very shocked that she went into how she bad experiences...

Keep your head up...it will be OK . You will be just fine ! I went through that from family. but just look at it this website is full of people with many success stories. So look at these boards and read profiles. I found the people on this site helped me. When I went had people give me the bad side of WLS. I will pray for you that all goes well.

Some people bad mouth the surgery when

they fail to follow the rules and gain weight.  Not

saying this is her situation ... don't know.  I do know

that wls saves lives every day and produces fabulous results. 

Stick around and keep talking to people here who will give

you the real answers concerning wls.

Thanks Again Everyone!

I am in the process of gathering all my documentation.

BCBSIL not requires 3 months of dieting..I just realized through gathering records..that  I have that completed. Except the only thing they are able to give me is something with the name of medication, and each weekly weight in...

Do you guys think that is okay?

hey i sure hope you continue with the research and all you need to do to become healthy....unfortunately the receptionist shouldn't be the posted child for wls....however, i will make this comment and this is my own personal opinion from my own personal journey.  WLS is a journey that I for one base it on an individuals success .....mentally ...physically and socially.  Comparing one's journey can be helpful but YOU still will be the one who walks in your shoes....and yes there is GOOD AND BAD that goes along with this procedure and this is not to spook you but, you need to be aware.....it is not a bed of roses......there are so many pluses but, you do have to be aware of the negative aspects that you as an individual may or may not experience.......so please research and be open to what is good for YOU....

I commend you on your wanting to be informed....and wish you much success in your journey to be a healthy person

Tracy,

I can relate to that too....and the person who performed my pysch evulation told me the best thing to do is to be selective in who you share your decision with or just don't share it at all.
Best advice I ever got....People will always have their opinions...

Sour grapes and jealosy perhaps?  Someone who had wls and did not stick with her program?  Someone who had difficulty and gave up rather than resolve the issues?  None of this has anything to do with you so please don't be spooked. 

Seven years ago there was a plethora of good balanced info out there on wls.  I know because I was saving it all to my pc.  Everything I could get my hands on.  If she did not know the pros and cons before surgery, she is a first class idiot.  Give her the Scare Crow Award (as in Wizard of Oz, if I only had a brain). 

You know what God has for you is only good.  You've done your research and made a well thought out decision.  Accept his blessings and ignore the devil.