Was Feeling Very Discouraged :(

[mommyvega3 22]

So I went to my PCP and had the conversation about how I'm done with being over weight for the last 20yrs....(he didn't agree with me a year prior!!) And to my amazement he actually agreed with me this time!!! But he had a problem with the surgeon o went to see....so as a comprise he asked me to go see one of the best barriatric surgeons in boston.....so I graciously said yes...I was just happy to get him on board!!!! So I left his office with a large smile on my face and a tear in my eye!!! (This is actually going to happen!!!) I called the new surgeons office from the car in the parking lot and I got a machine!! So I left s message. This was Friday!! Nothing.....then I called at 3 on Monday.... no answer...left another message.... nothing..... so...finally I called today and I got my appointment!!" I'm so happy ... I started to feel like I was making a mistake!!! I don't want to be scared at this stage!!!! Just positive thoughts!!!!

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

nothing but positive thoughts from me to you.

congrats and all the best. how exciting.

[proshooperLinda 7]

So I went to my PCP and had the conversation about how I'm done with being over weight for the last 20yrs....(he didn't agree with me a year prior!!) And to my amazement he actually agreed with me this time!!! But he had a problem with the surgeon o went to see....so as a comprise he asked me to go see one of the best barriatric surgeons in boston.....so I graciously said yes...I was just happy to get him on board!!!! So I left his office with a large smile on my face and a tear in my eye!!! (This is actually going to happen!!!) I called the new surgeons office from the car in the parking lot and I got a machine!! So I left s message. This was Friday!! Nothing.....then I called at 3 on Monday.... no answer...left another message.... nothing..... so...finally I called today and I got my appointment!!" I'm so happy ... I started to feel like I was making a mistake!!! I don't want to be scared at this stage!!!! Just positive thoughts!!!!

Take a deep breath! Relax...I'll tell you right now you will have that thought quite a few times before you actually have the surgery. The key is to expect it and understand why you're having it! It will be a major change in your life - for the better mostly. Find yourself a local support group for bariactric patients and go to it a few times. The things you'll hear may scare you but in the end EVERYONE says even if they had complications it was something they would do in a heartbeat! I don't hear of many complications with the lapband but they can happen. I've never known anyone that has had any problems - other than if you get an overfill and that will only happen once because you learn. Good luck with your appointment and come back for our support! Linda

[mommyvega3 22]

Thanks!!! I'm so happy.......I want to do this so bad for myself and most importantly my kids!!!! August 30 can not come soon enough!!!!!

[honk 780]

Where are you going? I was very happy with Dr. Brahms at Lahey.