Dr. Patterson is a very skilled surgeon and she did my procedure on July 9th. She is very professional and fairly blunt, so don't expect warm and very compassionate bedside manner. Which is fine for me, but not for everyone I am sure. I really has no issues with clinic and I can relate to the emotional issues with talking to the dietician.

As for the next 6 months, I am sure she will be wanting you to loose some weight, not to mention there may or may not be a component required by insurance. The biggest advice I can give you is do not stress, follow the clinics instructions and start going to the support group meetings. Its also very important to follow the clinics diet plan, it will help you prepare for even a more restricted diet after surgery. Also start logging your food on a food tracker website, so that you can start being accountable to yourself and understand what is going into your body.

In my sitation my biggest regret is I didn't start the support group pre-op and now I wish I had, so as I would have someone to talk to during some of the more emotional days post-op.

If you want more info, just email me thru the website

Joe

My surgeon is Emma Patterson, I got all my testing done and Im just waiting for the call to start seeing the surgeon, I have to see her once a month for 6mos per my insurance (CIGNA) so im excited and nervous. I started to cry when I saw the dietician ( who I adored) I just got so emotional talking about my eating issues and the fact that I never thought I would be in this position but thankful I am able to have this done. So anyone who sees Dr. Patterson, Can you give me an Idea what will happen in the months to come? Do you find her easy to talk to? Thanks so much.

Helen

Whoo Hoo!  Look at us go. LOL  Thanks for responding.  I'm getting a little more excited now that my date is almost here... Lots to do to prepare at home and I am trying to train a lady at work to take over for me while I'm out.  I'm really looking forward to sleeping in a bit.

Hi back!
I'm Pammy, RNY March of 2011. Living in Independence, with my 4 kiddos. Going to culinary school atm. Love love love Pinterest too! Way too much time on there.

I'm all set for surgery on the 21st.  I was worried about a recent weight gain because the fine print of my paperwork says surgery may be cancelled if you gain...  Anyway, had my pre-op stuff all done today and am SO ready to get this done!