I'm back in! I'm back in!

Ok Ok..   the last was that dr. in Augusta (the gp) yelled that he would NEVER approve me for WLS because I'm non compliant (conflicting schedule with the blood work he ordered and the endoscopy and I gained 6 lbs in 2 weeks while taking chantix and relaphlen).

I called Dr. Chasen's office yesterday to let them know what he said and to cancel the appt for the psyche evaluation - and Rachel was like "if you want to have this surgery, then go to this doctor (Dr. Ford) because she is familiar with the ups and downs and so forth.  I still don't know if I have to start from scratch, or since I was on my 5th visit - from there - but I'll find out soon enough.   It was just a few minutes after I hung up the phone with Rachel that Dr. Ford's office was on the phone giving me an appt for the very next morning. 

I went... with some trepidation (I'm  not into paying someone to tell me I'm a piece of crap because I can't lose weight), but was delighted to see that she has a very calming way about her.  Also, I see the office is much more hi tech than most I've seen.

I was told to continue with my cardio to avoid causing any problems with the hernia.  That's fine... I'm loving doing the running with my Wii fit - and I'm getting up the guts to take my big hiny back into the gym. 

So... I might be back with youz guyz!

Be blessed all..
Lori

Lori - what good news!  Its very important to find a Dr that works WITH you, not against you.

I know you were very down and depressed before - and it sounds like your spirits are cautiously raised - and that's great.

It will all go fine for you - and I do hope you don't have to start the appointments over again.

Wonderful new, Lori!  You hang in there and never give up hope...things will work out if it is meant to be, and it looks like everything is looking up for you!  I had some setbacks along the way too and almost gave up.  I am so glad that I pushed ahead even when it looked hopeless.  It sounds like you have a much more understanding doctor now that will get you going.  Best of luck!

Beverly

Will keep swinging lizards for ya!

Good luck!

Good luck!

Lynn

Good luck.  Maybe it all happened for a reason.  Hope you are still not smoking.

Gee... I wish..

When the doctor yelled "STOP WHATEVER YOU ARE DOING" cause I gained 6 lbs... I stopped the chantix as well as the anti inflammatories.

This doctor told me to go BACK on the chantix (  I was a couple of cigs a day away from quit )... so I'm back on it and if I put on weight.. so be it.

Good luck and swinging critters for you.

Liz

Awesome! It ain't over yet, babeee!

--gina

hope all goes well with your appts and hope you can get u a date soon!! good luck!!