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Topic: RE: a little nervous
I'm so happy for you! To have a surgery date in a little over a month...wow. Did you go through something like liv-lite or New Start?
Yeah, I think you need to find a supportive doctor. Not only do you need your families support, but you also need your doctors support. And you deserve to have a doctor who is supportive of you and your choices. Does that make sense? I've been pretty lucky, all of my doctors have been supportive but one...and I don't see him any more. (I actually haven't gone back to a male doctor since...except for specialists and my ob)
I have an appointment for Monday at 1:45pm. I've called my former doctor and talked to her for a good 20 minutes about the surgery. She's going to write me a letter saying that she thinks it is medically necessary. I expressed my concern to her that I don't have the co-morbidities, and she said pretty much what I'd been thinking anyway...if I don't get something done, I will have them before long.
I've started writing down the medical history of my parents and grandparents. Even gone back as far as my great-grandmothers on my mothers side. Diabetes is present in an alarming rate. In fact, I'm quite surprised that I don't have it. I've been tested nearly every year since 97. My mother and father have heart problems...father has had a couple blockages and at the age of 24 or 25 had a small heart attack. My mother has congestive heart failure. My mom is 46 years old, my dad 50 and they're both disabled. I don't want that for my life. I wast to be able to take my son places. I want to be a part of his life...but I can't when I'm like this.
Wow. Now I'm crying. Do you know how hard it is to type when the screen is a blur? 
Sorry for my venting...
Sorry for my venting... 
Topic: RE: a little nervous
Amanda,
What a timely post! I haven't been to see my regular dr for over a year, but in talking to the phone nurse and asking if she knew how he felt about bariatric surgery, I didn't get a positive response.
I went in yesterday because I was having trouble with allergies, and had to have some routine blood work for my high blood pressure/chlosteral etc, so he mentioned my weight was a big issue (have gained several pounds since I saw him a year ago). I asked "what do you think of bariatric surgery-not telling him I was scheduled July 15) and he says-I don't recommend it except as a last measure-does he really think any of us chose it as a first choice????-duh. Then he goes on to say-have you tried any programs to lose weight like WW, etc?(another duh here) Well, extremely emotional me starts tearing up and I list many of the things I have tried before. He hands me the kleenex box and says-we really need to find a program that will work because the next step for you is a stroke or heart attack. That certainly helped the tears!!!! All that did to me was confirm that I NEED this surgery to get healthier. I have tried to lose for almost 30 years. He said he wanted to see me in a month to see if I could lose some weight or he will have to put me on more medication. I didn't even say anything about my surgery which is in a month. I don't know whether to find another doctor who will be more positive post surgery or what. Forgive the vent here everyone.
Topic: RE: My Name is Kari and I am a scramper addict
Welcome to the board Kari! I'm glad you found us here too! The more the merrier as they say. 
Amanda
Amanda Topic: RE: About the June card swap..
Oh, geesh-Jennifer-just so Trish knows-I mailed them to her, not you-rofl-
now I am going to try to find the post about 5-maybe that was on the July swap......trying to get my head straight.Luci
Topic: RE: About the June card swap..
Jennifer-ooops-I only sent 5 cards-I swear there was a post about that-t send only 5. I am going to look for it now. I hope it doesn't mess you up. Luci
Topic: RE: My Name is Kari and I am a scramper addict
Kari
Hi there . I just read your profile and it was encouraging. I am scheduled for surgery July 15 (open rny) and I pray I have as unexciting of a time as you. I can't wait until I have more energy. My brain just hasn't figured out my body can't do all I want to do.
Hopefully there will be another swap starting soon. The June swap is closed and I'm not sure about the July.
btw-you look great!!! Luci
Topic: Mine are in the mail !!!!...
Mine are in the mail !!!! I was just so happy I had to get them out. The happiness comes from getting my surgery date-July 15 !!! woohoo it's coming, it's coming....Luci
Topic: My Name is Kari and I am a scramper addict
Hi,
I have been a member of this website for almost 8 months and I even posted on my profile about my hobbies... and beleive it or not I just found this portion of the site.....I am currently involved in several swaps with my new favorite passion Close To My Heart. And since I have been involved with that I have neglected my other board The obesity help boards..... and I am really glad I signed on today... I forgot how much support and genuine concern we all have for one another......I missed it and didnt even know it.... well I am back and so very glad I found this site....... I am ready and willing to get involved in anyway I can
Kari
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Topic: RE: June Card Swap! Envies?
Tracie,
Sorry I had a duh moment.
Just in a rush to read thru things...and by golly I skipped right over it!
Thanks for looking into it for me! xoxoxojenn
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