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I am just starting out my journey through weight loss surgery. I attended the seminar last thursday. Suddenly I am really overwhelmed by the whole situation. Its not really about the money or anything like that. I am worried about the 6 month diet I have to go on. I know I am ready to commit to this. I am worried about going to the first appointment cause I don't know what they are going to do me. I am very nervous around doctors I don't know very well. Is normal to feel this overwhelmed about the whole situation?

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I'm also just starting my journey and am worried about the 6 month diet. I think it is normal to feel overwhelmed about it. It's a huge change to be making in our lives

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its nerve racking that's for sure

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im also just starting out but i have seen the dietian she was very helpful i was nervous at first and the pt she was nice but i have been on line alot reading different stories that help alot everybody body is different and we all do differnt thing but it has helped me know im ready but it just seem like its draging on i have one more appointment Tuesday BH AND THE I SEE THE SURGEAN FOR THE FIRST TIME KNOW THAT MAKES ME NERVOUS!!!!!!!!

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My surgeon is a jerk good at surgery but a real arrogant ass

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WELL I REALLY HOPE MINE NOT LIKE THAT I KNOW ONE OF THE NURSE WAS RUDE BUT I DNT HV TIME FOR THAT AT ALL I WANT TO BE COMFORTABLE AND NOT HAVING NO ONE TALKING CRAZY TO ME LOL

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Both surgeons where I am going are very nice. I have also worked with them both. I am a respiratory therapist, I have cared for their patients before. We met most of the staff at the seminar, they seem friendly.

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I wish mine was nice. But I promised myself I would not let him make me cry any more. I am not letting him get away with his mess again. He did a good job and that's all I need but he is not talking to me like I am a dirt again. That's part of my whole recovery and healing

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WOW IM SORRY TO HEAR THAT

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I wish mine was nice. But I promised myself I would not let him make me cry any more. I am not letting him get away with his mess again. He did a good job and that's all I need but he is not talking to me like I am a dirt again. That's part of my whole recovery and healing

When any one talks down to U regardless of who they are

There are two ways to deal with this type of person

1.Respond in such a sweet & humble manner

This will totally show up the behavior

2.Respond with Im sorry I'm having difficulty in understanding your meanness ?

Name the behavior eg meanness rudeness tactless hurtful comments

Face the Bully No Matter what & what's really important There r plenty of people out there who are Plain straight out NOT NICE

Or take someone along with U as a support person if they still behave badly at least someone else can witness the Behavior & U can both leave together & Go OMG or what the heck...!!!

What matters your on the road to a healthy U

Always Be the Best U & Be the Better Person

Keep Taking Good Care of U :-)

Wishing u all the best with your WLS Journey

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