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HELP HELP HELP TODAY I MET UP WITH THE SURGEON AND...

WELL TODAY WAS MY FIRST VISIT WITH THE SURGEON AND HE SAID THAT I WOULD BE ABLE TO START MY PRE-OP STEPS ONCE THE NUTRITONIST TELL ME THAT I CANGO AHEAD AND MAKE AN PPT WITH HIM FOR THE SURGERY BECAUSE I AM CURRENTLY SEEING THE NUTRITIONIST FOR THE REG HEALTHY EATING TOMORROW WILL BE THE SECOND CLASS SO I HAVE NOT BEEN IN IT THAT LONG BUT I WEIGH IN EVERY WEEK AS I AM SUPPOSE TO BUT I HAVE ACTUALLY GAINED A POUND SINCE THE CLASS STARTED THE NURTITIONIST DOES NOT KNOW THAT I AM INTERESTED IN THE SURGERY SO TOMORROW I AM GOING TO TALK TO HER ONE ON ONE AND TELL HER ABOUT IT SO WHAT I NEED HELP WITH IS WHAT SHOULD I TELL HER TO CONVINCE HER THAT THIS CLASS IS NOT WORKING AND TO HAVE HER TO GIVE ME THE OK FOR MY NEXT APPT WITH THE SURGEON PLEASE HELP THANKS YOU ALL I APPRECIATE THE QUESTIONS AND THE ANSWERS THAT I READ    — JENNIFER S. (posted on June 24, 2003)

June 24, 2003
please someone help me i am really upset becasue i am thinking that i will not be able to get out of this class i need tips on talking to the nutrionist i have to se her tomorrow
   — JENNIFER S.

June 24, 2003
Hi, Jennifer: You don't say how long you've been going to this class or how many weeks, so I would think the best thing to do would be to just go to her tomorrow and tell her what you just posted; that you don't feel that the class is helping, you've gained a pound since you've started, and you'd like to talk to a surgeon about weight loss surgery, then ask her of she would give you the OK for your appt. with the surgeon. Hopefully, she won't be one of those people who is totally against the surgery and thinks that all we have to do is eat less and exercise more and we'll lose weight. If you're lucky, she'll be open to the idea; tell her you've researched it and feel like it may be the best option for you at this time. Good luck; let me know how it goes! God Bless...
   — Moysa B.

June 24, 2003
SORRY I FORGOT I HAVE BEEN IN THE CLASS ABOUT 3 WEEKS BUT THEY WANT YOU TOLOSE 1-2LBS A WEEK
   — JENNIFER S.

June 24, 2003
Just a thought, but wouldn't it be worthwhile to continue with the nutritionist while you are waiting for your surgery? I realize you need to ask for her OK to apply for the surgery. I'm doing weight watchers while waiting for my surgery date. I'm down 20.6 lbs so far and hope to lose more before surgery in the fall. It is helping to keep me on track and accountable so that I don't go back to my "last meal" syndrome.
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