This is turning into a friggin' soap opera and I hate drama.

I called my surgeons office today and spoke with the office manager and before I got a chance to whine or threaten, she told me that the girl I had been working with was gone, "she just didn't work out."

I said, "good, she screwed my plans up. I should have been banded a month ago."

Then she told me that I must have been the patient that complained about her and that I should have complained sooner.

I would usually feel bad about getting this girl fired but I don't. I feel relieved.

Needless to say, my surgery is back on for March 2 in the hospital it was supposed to take place in in the first place. March 3 will be the last time that Dr Kim does surgery in that hospital.

I think I may be turning anorexic. I haven't eaten solid food in 10 days and am not hungry. I'm really not even interested in eating.

I'll tell you what though, I am giving birth to some rock hard, mega-turds. I don't know how a shake can do this to me or if these have been up there for 5 years waiting for their opportunity but they hurt! Any woman that dares tell me that I don't know what it feels like to have a baby is going to get an earful.

Try Miralax - tasteless, calorie free - mix it right into the shake. Had the UGI series Monday and my butt felt like I was pushing out concrete!

Where did you get Optifast - sounds better than Medifast!

Woohoo!!! People with no compassion or concern for others just don't belong in medicine. I hate that she got fired but she doesn't need to be there. Good for you! Aren't you glad it's a short month??? Miralax is a gift from heaven. It saved my life and my ass the weeks pre-op and then until I could actually eat food with fiber (YAY BEANS!!!!) again during the mushies...

Congrats again, keep up the good work!

So glad to hear your surgery is back on track. I think the pre surgery months with all the delays and surprises is harder than the actual surgery and aftermath. I know I got really tired of feeling like they were all running my life. Anyway, it won't be long now!

Great news ! well, except for the problem at the other end. I know this may sound a little strange, but sugar free life savers are a great laxative.

Thanks all. Gonna try the miralax. I usually have some big ones but without an ounce of fiber in the last 10 days they are real hard.

Jax, you can only get Optifast from distributers. My surgeon happens to be one. Go to OPTIFAST - weight loss, weight management, improved health, renewed energy and self esteem. There is a distributor locator there.

It is not cheap. $20 for a box of 7 packages. The strawberry and chocolate are delicious. Vanilla is ok but a little bland.

Woo Hoo glad to hear it.

Sounds to me like you are creating your own destiny Yaaa you!!! As for the other end it is a bummer. I think many of us can identify with these feelings. Best wishes and stay positive it has helped me so much. imaluckydog