koddie

You posted that you work within the same hospital system as the office where the fax came from. If you look at your HIPPA documentation there is a statement in there that there is a relaxing of HIPPA rules when "communicating within the same hospital systems, and their representatives." Was there some mistakes made? Yup.--on both sides. In this day and age, no one should never fax personal information that you want to keep confidential--unless you KNOW that the fax is going to a PRIVATE fax machine/computer. Once again, I have to question the reasoning of "hiding" one's bariatric surgery?? Are you ashamed of having it?? --afraid of what others with think?? Does it really matter? Aren't we all supposed to be having WLS for OURSELVES?? Especially those of us who work or have worked in the Healthcare field. I would hope that we would want to set an example.--to stand up proudly that we had the courage and determination to conquer our "disease demons". I find absolutely nothing to hide nor be ashamed of by having WLS. Once we try to hide it, cover it up or lie about it, --that is when the spider web of telling two lies to cover up one lie and so on and so on. I don't know about you all, but my memory isn't good enough to remember what lie I told to whom. Getting back to the faxing fiasco: Lesson learned by all involved--I hope. Why ask if she is embarrassed for having the surgery and why is hiding it. I'm a certified therapist and there is nothing shameful about telling or hiding. It's personal preference. And as a therapist....... I'm hiding not because I'm ashamed. I'm hiding it because I don't want ppl giving me opinions I didn't ask for Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I work as a therapist and take HIPPS very serious. Even u have potential law suit if u wanted to go this far. I would rather have an apology and my surgery. But they do owe u an apology as I haven't told ppl n my office and would be VERY UPSET and embarrassed Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Best answers I have had and I searched dr Google for days! Xoxoxoxo thanks everyone. Very educational info Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks. Yes we have most of these things. Not all but I think I can manage. Yes he did say he will provide me with a program. U r correct I'm mostly just wondering what's the difference between here n there as most my research is from USA. I fully trust the medical field here as Dubai is fabulous in the medical field. But no matter how great the culture is not the same. Lol I'm excited thanks for the info Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I love coffee! I hope I can tolerate a cup at least. Just last week my husband bought us a new espresso machine. $300 fancy espresso with a steamer for milk! Uhhh to watch him drink it n I can't will just be the worst taunting ever! Ha ha Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Love costa coffee! Ha ha Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yes family pictures! I always shun from them. Just being able to buy clothes. I love shopping but never for myself cus when I do shop I just get depressed Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

It's a learning process what we can eat and not eat. Also maybe I need to poop? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm traveling overseas four weeks after and my doctor said it was ok Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Very sorry . But it has helped me keep focus. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm not telling anyone. My oldest daughter knows and my mother I have heard too much stories from others how negative reactions hurt their feelings Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Why do they say you must stop smoking? I'm just asking because I'm American but living n dubai and they never mentioned this to me. And I'm a smoker. I do want to try n stop. But no one ever mentioned it to me. ( I'll be smoking my cig waiting on a reply! Lol) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I hair joined. This is my first post. I have been a lurker. I was just told my sleeve will be within the month. I have a questions what is pre op? I go on the 7th for blood work and the upper GI endoscope (sp?) He then said I'll go on one week liquid diet and surgery. Not sure specific date He said within the next three weeks! Very fast! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App