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07-18-2011, 04:00 AM
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| | Whipper Snapper
Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Wyoming PA
Posts: 10
Weight Statistics 4/2011 Start Date:
4' 10"
Height:
227 lb Start Weight:
210 lb Current Weight:
135 lb Goal Weight:
17 lb Weight Loss:
75 lb Lb Left to Lose:
7.48898678414 % % Lost:
1 year Goal Date:
Body Mass Index47.4378715815 BMI Start:
43.885255648 BMI Current:
28.2119500595 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I have been waiting 7 months for my surgery. I have done what ever was asked of me . I went to all support meeting. Had my psychological evaluation. Had my pulmonary evaluation. Had every test from chest exray blood gases test sonogram of gallbladder corotied artery breathing test ekg eeg . Went to cardiologist and he was so very mean. He told me I was supposed to have a stress test before I went to his office but nobody told me that ! He said I was waisting his time and now he said I have to wait another month to get his clearance. When I left his office I was sobbing and very ready to give up !!!
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07-18-2011, 05:27 AM
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| | Guru In Training
Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Long Island, New York
Posts: 328
Weight Statistics April 6, 2009 Start Date:
October 27, 2009 Surgery Date:
5' 9"
Height:
340 lb Start Weight:
181 lb Current Weight:
170 lb Goal Weight:
159 lb Weight Loss:
11 lb Lb Left to Lose:
46.7647058824 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index50.2037387104 BMI Start:
26.7261079605 BMI Current:
25.1018693552 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Awww, I'm so sorry you had such a bad experience but definitely don't give up because of one a**hole. I had an unexpected six month hold up because of my stress test that turned out literally saved my life. I was upset too, but it was worth the wait. I'm sorry your doctor made it worse by being a creep!
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07-18-2011, 05:54 AM
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| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mississippi
Posts: 5,198
Weight Statistics 3/18/2008 (dieted all my life) Start Date:
9/30/2008 Surgery Date:
5' 8"
Height:
292 lb Start Weight:
192 lb Current Weight:
189 lb Goal Weight:
100 lb Weight Loss:
3 lb Lb Left to Lose:
34.2465753425 % % Lost:
2 years Goal Date:
Body Mass Index44.3935986159 BMI Start:
29.1903114187 BMI Current:
28.7342128028 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Don't give up. It is just another hoop to jump threw. Hang in there and do whatever it takes. You won't regret it. Can you use another doctor or do you have to go back to that not so nice doctor? I didnt say what I really wanted to say. lol
Good luck and keep your head up. It will happen and you will be so glad it did.
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07-18-2011, 07:32 AM
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| | WLS Master Guru
Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 861
Weight Statistics 09/01/10 Start Date:
04/11/11 Surgery Date:
5' 9"
Height:
301 lb Start Weight:
172 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
129 lb Weight Loss:
7 lb Lb Left to Lose:
42.8571428571 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index44.4450745642 BMI Start:
25.3971854652 BMI Current:
24.36357908 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I worked in Marketing for a large hospital for 8 yrs, which included marketing the individual doctors, and so I feel I can say this:
Make an appt. with another cardiologist now so that you can get in soon with him/her and then go get your stress test done. There's no reason you should put up with crappy bedside manner from a doctor; I'd hate to see you go back to that guy, requirements done, and have to deal with more walls.
I'm not familiar with your area of PA, but there is hopefully more than one cardiologist in the area. I would even be willing to drive an hour to see another one, after what you put up with. If needed, go back to your surgeon and get referred to another one - sometimes you can get in faster that way.
Hang in there and good luck!
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Highest weight: 301 ~ Pre-op diet weight: 295 ~ Surgery weight: 283 Goal #1: 60lbs lost before 7/4/11 vacation
Met: 6/24/11 (10.5 weeks)
Goal #2: 75lbs lost before Labor Day 2011
Met: 7/29/11 (15.5 weeks)
Goal #3: 90lbs lost by Oct. 11 (6 months post-op)
Met: 9/15/11 (22.5 weeks)
Goal#4: 100 lbs lost by Halloween
Met: 10/30/11 (28.5 weeks)
Final goal: GOAL! 130 lbs lost by 1-yr anniversary
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07-18-2011, 08:46 AM
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| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Georgetown,TN
Posts: 2,278
Weight Statistics way to long to remember!! Start Date:
12-09-09 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
282 lb Start Weight:
125 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
157 lb Weight Loss:
-25 lb Lb Left to Lose:
55.6737588652 % % Lost:
I just want to be healthy Goal Date:
Body Mass Index48.3999023438 BMI Start:
21.4538574219 BMI Current:
25.7446289062 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Sorry you have had this setback!Don't give up because the end result will be well worth the wait  Good luck!!
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07-18-2011, 09:32 AM
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| | WLS Master Guru
Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New London, WI
Posts: 692
Weight Statistics 1/13/11 started on pre-op diet Start Date:
August 16, 2011 Surgery Date:
5' 1"
Height:
268 lb Start Weight:
137 lb Current Weight:
125 lb Goal Weight:
131 lb Weight Loss:
12 lb Lb Left to Lose:
48.8805970149 % % Lost:
whenever it happens Goal Date:
Body Mass Index50.6326256383 BMI Start:
25.883095942 BMI Current:
23.6159634507 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Whatever you do, do NOT give up! I could write a book about weight loss surgery setbacks! That cardiologist sounds like a real tool! Call your bariatric surgeon's office and see if they will accept a different one. Then get a new appointment. I have had to jump through so many hoops I was beginning to feel like a trick pony at a circus. The one thing I learned is that this is a lengthy procedure, and by no means an easy row to hoe. BUT, just keep at it, and speak up when you have to. No one else is going to do the footwork for you. This is YOUR life, and you have every right to expect quality treatment. As a wise man recently told me.."The squeaky wheel gets the most grease!"  I learned to squeak...loudly and as often as necessary!!! I was even denied by my insurance company about a month ago, and I felt just like you do now. But the great people here supported me, and the next day I was back at it. Now my surgery date is right around the corner! Yours will happen too!
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07-18-2011, 10:02 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tokyo, Japan
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NEVER give up.
Sorry you had to get that kind of treatment. For one thing, if the cardiologist is working through a hospital, you should be able to lodge a complaint against those crappy manners. Finding another cardiologist is an option as well.
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07-18-2011, 01:32 PM
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| | Big Loser
Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Newport News, Virginia
Posts: 182
Weight Statistics 09/08/2011 Start Date:
09/08/2011 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
238 lb Start Weight:
191 lb Current Weight:
159 lb Goal Weight:
47 lb Weight Loss:
32 lb Lb Left to Lose:
19.7478991597 % % Lost:
09/08/2012 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index40.8481445312 BMI Start:
32.7814941406 BMI Current:
27.2893066406 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I’m sorry you had a bad experience Shorty. If you are anything like me, and I bet most of the members who haven’t had surgery yet, you want it YESTERDAY. But don’t give up. Give yourself time to feel angry, frustrated, sad or whatever and get right back at it. Make an appointment for your stress test and then see what can be done about re-visiting the cardiologist.
Sending you hugs with love and wishing you all the best!
__________________ Love and light, Yolie  You are now at a crossroads. This is your opportunity to make the most important decision you will ever make. Forget your past. Who are you now? Who have you decided you really are now? Don't think about who you have been. Who are you now? Who have you decided to become? Make this decision consciously. Make it carefully. Make it powerfully. ~ Anthony Robbins
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07-18-2011, 04:19 PM
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| | Big Loser
Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: kentucky
Posts: 138
Weight Statistics June 20, 2011 Start Date:
june 20, 2011 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
246 lb Start Weight:
145 lb Current Weight:
135 lb Goal Weight:
101 lb Weight Loss:
10 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.0569105691 % % Lost:
6/20/2012 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index42.2211914062 BMI Start:
24.8864746094 BMI Current:
23.1701660156 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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you are going to have several bumps, and BOY it is a moral let down. I remember wanting to give up. It took me almost a year and half to get the okay. It will happen, dont stop, keep going.
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07-18-2011, 09:39 PM
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| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: S. Jersey
Posts: 2,481
Weight Statistics ?? Most recently Oct. 2010 Start Date:
January 31 2011 Surgery Date:
5' 9"
Height:
342 lb Start Weight:
194 lb Current Weight:
189 lb Goal Weight:
148 lb Weight Loss:
5 lb Lb Left to Lose:
43.2748538012 % % Lost:
no pressure... 1 year? 1-2012 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index50.4990548204 BMI Start:
28.6456626759 BMI Current:
27.9073724008 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Yep, screw him and find another cardiologist. Mine did not want a stress test. So, it is individual. There are many more to pick from, one of them will be thrilled to be your doctor. I was going to suggest you talk to Country Strong. She could write a book on
how to get approved, but I see she posted already.
Good look; stay strong. Fight for it!
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