James Davidson, M.D. I attended Dr. Davidson's seminar and found him to be very straightforward, professional, and knowledgable. I felt completely informed in his explanation and descriptions of gastric bypass surgery and lap band surgery.
I was thrilled to learn of his comprehensive aftercare program and the people involved. They were great!
I have been to one other seminar that did not compare to Dr. Davidson's. Therefore, I am happy that I shopped around first, because when I left his seminar I knew...he was the one that I want to perfom my surgery.
Update posted on 8/29/08 6:21 am 8/29/2008- Well, I am still maintaining. I now weigh 131 and can't seem to move that number on the scale! Don't get me wrong I am thrilled with my success and love that I have a healthy body! I feel fantastic! It's just that I was 118 earlier in the year. My nutritionist said I would level out at a weight and pretty much stay there. For the last 3 months, it's been 131. It scares me to gain weight now. Old habits die hard!
I saw my counselor last week and she advised me that I was still in recovery from my emotional eating issue. She reminded me that there is more to having the surgery than the act itself. The drastic changes to my body, my life, and my diet require me to seek ways to deal with the issues that arise on a daily basis and boy, do they!
My food issues are still there and they torment me when I stressed or emotional. The weight might be gone but the bad food behavior is still there. Fortunately for me, I eat very healthy everyday....My body craves fresh fruit, veggies, and lean meats. But, I still fight the desire to eat "bad" foods when I feel emotional or stressed out. Therefore, my counselor advised me that I still need to attend support group meetings with other gastric bypass patients and she is right! I do! She encouraged me to play an active part in my recovery from food addiction. Unlike other addicted people, I must have food to live, therefore, this addiction is harder to correct.
My new motto............"Eat to Live, Not Live to Eat"