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11-08-2011, 05:58 PM
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| | Whipper Snapper
Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Goshen NY
Posts: 46
Weight Statistics Nov 14,2011 Surgery Date:
5' 3"
Height:
218 lb Start Weight:
173 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
45 lb Weight Loss:
23 lb Lb Left to Lose:
20.6422018349 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index38.6127488032 BMI Start:
30.6422272613 BMI Current:
26.5684051398 BMI Goal:
|  Very Confused...about having the surgery
I went to the hospital today to register for surgery that will bew monday, Nov 14. The nurse who was taking care of me was actually trying to talk me out of the surgery,, She said you don,t need it just go to the gym get a trainer and eat right and you will be able to lose the weight... I said I've been doing that and it hasn't worked so thats why I'm here..She just kept going on and on and gave me a name of a book to read (Sugar Buster).
Then she said, you have until Sunday to cancel, don't tell the doctor cause I'll just deny it..Yeah right she's just afraid of losing her job...
Well anyway she has put doubt in my mind. 
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11-08-2011, 06:20 PM
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| | WLS Mentor
Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Colorado
Posts: 1,081
Weight Statistics August 15th, 2011 Surgery Date:
5' 10"
Height:
278 lb Start Weight:
176 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
102 lb Weight Loss:
11 lb Lb Left to Lose:
36.690647482 % % Lost:
August 2012 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index39.8844897959 BMI Start:
25.2506122449 BMI Current:
23.6724489796 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodSleeve Gastrectomy
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Pardon my opinion, but she should be shot. As a healthcare provider, let me apologize for this inappropriate intrusion on your psyche. First of all, you most certainly tell the doctor, she has no right and should find other work. You've made a decision that could quite literally save your life....if it were as easy as dieting and taking the great advice of others, Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers and all of these great medical professionals would be out of business. On the other hand, this is major surgery and there are always risks, some of those cause death also. That's the reality, in a nutshell. This is a tool, a HUGE step in the right direction....not the end all for you. If you're nervous, you're smart- this is serious. Talk with your doctor, especially the anesthesiologist about your fears and how they will keep you safe on your big day. Shame on her and those people around us who can't seem to offer support during these times. Trust yourself! Can't wait to hear of your successes. 
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11-08-2011, 06:25 PM
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| | Whipper Snapper
Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Goshen NY
Posts: 46
Weight Statistics Nov 14,2011 Surgery Date:
5' 3"
Height:
218 lb Start Weight:
173 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
45 lb Weight Loss:
23 lb Lb Left to Lose:
20.6422018349 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index38.6127488032 BMI Start:
30.6422272613 BMI Current:
26.5684051398 BMI Goal:
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Thank you...
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11-08-2011, 06:27 PM
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| | Big Loser
Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Indiana, PA
Posts: 126
Weight Statistics 01/07/2010 Start Date:
09/23/2010 Surgery Date:
5' 3"
Height:
283 lb Start Weight:
130 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
153 lb Weight Loss:
-20 lb Lb Left to Lose:
54.0636042403 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index50.1257243638 BMI Start:
23.0259511212 BMI Current:
26.5684051398 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Don't let her discourage you. Look how far you have come and the time you have invested in something that will change your life for the better. You deserve to "become healthy". Just because SHE doesn't think you need this...xmt know that YOU DO. That's all that matters. Most of us here have had those same doubts because of what others say. Do what you need to do FOR YOU...and not for anyone else. We are all here for you. We know what you are going through. What better people to have on your side...those who have gone through it too.
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11-08-2011, 06:31 PM
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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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This is your choice and your business. Do what you want. It is not her body. Good luck.
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11-08-2011, 06:35 PM
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| | Whipper Snapper
Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Goshen NY
Posts: 46
Weight Statistics Nov 14,2011 Surgery Date:
5' 3"
Height:
218 lb Start Weight:
173 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
45 lb Weight Loss:
23 lb Lb Left to Lose:
20.6422018349 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index38.6127488032 BMI Start:
30.6422272613 BMI Current:
26.5684051398 BMI Goal:
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Thanks to everyone for the support...
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11-08-2011, 07:46 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Texas
Posts: 3,672
Weight Statistics 7/27/10 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
379 lb Start Weight:
175 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
204 lb Weight Loss:
10 lb Lb Left to Lose:
53.8258575198 % % Lost:
July 27, 2012 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index65.0480957031 BMI Start:
30.0354003906 BMI Current:
28.3190917969 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Originally Posted by dixieladybug  This is your choice and your business. Do what you want. It is not her body. Good luck. | I totally agree!
I'm hoping you wont let this sway you, and I'm sorry she said something she had no right at all!!
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11-08-2011, 09:13 PM
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| | Big Loser
Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lewisville, TX
Posts: 110
Weight Statistics 09/13/2011 Surgery Date:
5' 5"
Height:
247 lb Start Weight:
172 lb Current Weight:
135 lb Goal Weight:
75 lb Weight Loss:
37 lb Lb Left to Lose:
30.3643724696 % % Lost:
1 year Goal Date:
Body Mass Index41.0984615385 BMI Start:
28.6191715976 BMI Current:
22.4627218935 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Don't let anyone change your mind. This is a personal choice that will save your life. Despite all the issues I've had so far I would never go back and change my decision to have my surgery. Talk to your doctor and a therapist if you are haaving second thoughts and I would definately report that nurse to both your doctor and the hospital.
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11-08-2011, 09:25 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tokyo, Japan
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(((HUGS))) You need to do what you need to do to become healthy. It's your choice, and no one else has the right interfere.
The nurse's conduct is very unprofessional. You MUST let your surgeon, and the office admin as well, know what's going on. It's quite clear that you aren't the first person she approached that way, and won't be the last person if you let it go, and don't give your surgeon the oportunity to deal with it.You should also let these people know that she said she'd deny it if you told the surgeon. That way, the surgeon will know what answer to expect, and enable him to better deal with her. More power to you. That she's aware that her conduct is unprofessional is quite clear, so she needs to know that she can't get away with such conduct and threats.
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11-08-2011, 10:04 PM
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| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: May 2008 Location: Just north of Iowa, not far from I-35. 2nd star on the right and straight on 'til morning!
Posts: 8,641
Weight Statistics December 13, 2007 (pre-op liquid diet started) Start Date:
December 27, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 9"
Height:
280 lb Start Weight:
172 lb Current Weight:
184 lb Goal Weight:
108 lb Weight Loss:
-12 lb Lb Left to Lose:
38.5714285714 % % Lost:
Originally - 12/08. Actually - 8/08. Goal Date:
Body Mass Index41.3442554085 BMI Start:
25.3971854652 BMI Current:
27.1690821256 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I suppose she was saying this based on her intimate knowledge of your case and needs? She's studied your records and test results in great detail, and knows from her extensive training in bariatric medicine that your surgeon hasn't had access to? Anyone with this expertise should have at least charged you for a consultation, don't you think?
She didn't do that? Then (not to put too fine a point on it) she is a moron and an ass, and doesn't deserve to work in a job dealing with real live human beings. I would suggest she find a new career working the packing line in a fish factory ship in the Bering Sea.
After your surgeon gets done with her, that may be the only thing she can find!! 
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