Surgery Delayed due to food diary failure!!

[MrsFitand42 0]

My surgery originally scheduled for Sept. 10th has been delayed by the ladies in the doctor's office because of my food journal.

Got the call first thing this morning telling me that they didn't think I was ready for the commitment that lapband surgery takes.

I am a self-pay patient. I've met with the kind folks at the drs office for a total of 45 mins. tops during my 3 visits there. Yes, I did the info-seminar and was handed mounds of stuff to read that just sat in my cute little bag they gave me.

My identical twin (who lives with me) went through the exact same surgery last year. I have her as my support. I know what it takes, I know what I need to do and am willing to do it.

The one thing to my detriment was I gained 2 lbs (had my last supper so to speak before my 2 week liquid diet). I also was a little too honest on my food diary.

One the one hand it's my fault and I am 100% committed to this (always was really-just now I'm really ticked off and want to prove them wrong). On the other hand, I feel let down by the team because I don't feel I had enough counseling and meetings with the nutritionist (never even met her - yet she's the one who called me today).

Well - I had my pity party - it's ok...I will still have the surgery in September. I'm just a little hurt and feel a little run over but I will tell them exactly how I feel about this whole situation...AFTER surgery :)3

[PuppyBandit 2]

Wow I can't believe they did that and you are self pay and not even met the nutritionist!

It's a shame we have to not be too honest huh?

[Llyra 3]

Oh, good grief, what an experience. Well, nil illegitimus non carborundum: don't let the bastards get you down. I'm glad you're still able to have the surgery. I had to meet with the nutritionist three times for counseling before I met with the doctor, but that was part of insurance requirements. WMC in Casper has an outstanding program and followup support system- sounds like it is non-existent where you are. It's good you have your twin for support!

[MrsFitand42 0]

Thanks All! I had another lady from the WL Center call me back that same day to apologize how it was handled...but I'm still having to wait until the tell me when my date will be. They assured me it would be within the 30 days since I just paid $475 yesterday for my bloodwork.

I told her that I felt like I was hung out to try and hope they've learned a lesson from me. I have a bad taste in my mouth about this but I am not going to quit now.