Question:
Went in for 2wk followup and was in trouble by doctor. I don't understand?

After 2 wks I've lost 17lbs. More than I'd ever dream of. When I saw my doctor he didn't look at my incision or ask how I was feeling he simply said "what did you eat that you weren't suppose to". I said nothing really. But he didn't think I should have had potatoes. I started talking about some issues I was having and he said it was too early for food issues. So he is sending me to a psychatrist and put me on pureed veggies and fruit for a month. I'm suppose to go to pureed and gradually increas to full solid over the next two wks. Then he went on to say how he sorry my child hood was so bad but it was no exuse. I never blame my weight on that. I just don't know what to think. Any idea. I can't do the veggies and fruit thing. I'm a meat eater. Help.    — Vickie G. (posted on May 12, 2002)

May 12, 2002
What?!?! 17lbs in two weeks is WONDERFUL!!! From what you have said, your doc's response seems harsh. I dont think I had lost that much at two weeks and my doc was happy with my progress. Now 7 mos later I am just 3lbs from losing 100!!!!!
   — RebeccaP

May 12, 2002
hi wow 17 thats awesome i absolutely did not like your doctors attitude it really sucked 17 is great and he should know everyone loses differently anyway some may be less than 17 2 weeks out i would have wanted to stick his stethiscope up his a$$ your doing great
   — carrie M.

May 12, 2002
I would not be comfortable with a Dr, who asked me not to have protein for a month. I certainly would not be comfortable with his harshness. Is rhere another surgeon you can use for followup.
   — faybay

May 12, 2002
Seventeen pounds is great! You said you love meat, have you been eating meat? I am just 4 days post-op and have been placed on a "liquid diet" for two weeks... but this includes: grits, mash potatoes, cottage cheese, sugar free jellos, sugar free puddings, oatmeal, broth, and juices. Your doc seems to have gone off in the deep end... I would seriously take the time to research another doc to conduct my follow-ups... that is if we are hearing the complete story.
   — juliehedges

May 12, 2002
I had lost 20 pounds in the first 2 weeks and my Dr. thought that was great. It sounds like you are right on with your loss. And I don't mean to question your Dr, but too early for food issues??? Aren't food issues what got us here in the first place? I also agree with the other poster..why would he ask you to not have protien for a month? It is so essential to us right now. I wish you the best, it sounds like you are doing great.
   — Jennifer G.

May 12, 2002
Hi, Vickie. Don't mean to harp on your doc, but he sounds like a total quack. 17 lbs. in two weeks is fantastic!!! Keep in mind that you don't have to have much of a nutritional background to become a doctor. If I were you, I would rely on info from this site before I would trust your doctor! He sounds like a ding-dong.
   — Terissa R.