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I went to my PCP at the end of August once again looking to lose weight. I went to ask for the new diet pill, he said no. My Dr. said that there were side effects and I could not stay on it for the rest of my life so I would gain again. He said I needed a permanent solution, I needed to go have the surgery. I reminded him why I canceled and he said he knew and understood, but I needed to do it now. I was not happy, even thinking he made sense, I was not happy.

When I had canceled  my surgery in 2009 the Nurse in charge had told me if/when I changed my mind back I could re-enter without going through the program again. It was a post on here that led me to her as she had moved up. Took awhile to get some calls back and talk to her but then they scheduled me for a NUT class and to Meet with the new Nurse with a food journal, and I was moving again. 

Lost almost 30 lbs before surgery on 12-4-12, another 9 lbs in the week after surgery. I am glad that I did it. 

 

maybe some other time. doesn't seem worth the trouble now, who cares

I met my surgeon today and I liked him. We discussed my options and decided that because of my acid reflux I would be going with the RNY. My surgery is scheduled for 10-23, pre-op and meeting with anesthesiologist on 10-14.

I did tell them that I was available on short notice so they can call me in earlier. I wish!!

P.S. My Dr. is on a diet. I just find that kinda funny.

                 OK I'm fat.
           I was a skinny kid, way skinny. Puberty was not kind and I started gaining weight. I entered the Air Force, after losing weight. I stayed in the Air Force for my 4 years, on the chunky chicken list for the whole time minus pregnancy. What I wouldn't give to weigh what the Air Force said was too much. Funny how life works, my Goal weight will be what theirs was for me and I have read that they changed theirs. Of course I've been out for over 20 years.
         
          I  have tried almost every diet out there, I have lost weight on most of them. I have gained weight after every diet and at times without having dieted first. I am done with diets, I need a permanent tool to help me get rid of the weight and keep it off.  I thought I wanted the lap band, then I attended a seminar that had lots of information and I started researching all options. Right now I want the sleeve, but, I will discuss and make up my mind when I see the surgeon.       
        
          I have a grown and married son that has gifted me with grandchildren. I absolutely love being a grandma. I want to lose weight for a lot of reasons, one of the big ones is spending time with and doing things with my grandchildren.
        
          My DH tries to be supportive. He just doesn't get it.  I have pretty much lurked around the OH boards for awhile and am just starting to post. It appears most on here are very nice, helpful and full of great advice.