WLS must NOT be for me!!!!

 

Okay..So I had my WL Seminar today....I woke up at 4am this morning so I could leave work early to attend the WL Seminar at MMPC.  When in the seminar they were talking about the "17 week diet"  They mentioned NOTHING about surgery of any sort.  So now I new I was in the WRONG Seminar.  Pissed as hell, I sat and listed to the 1 hour speal.  At the end of the Seminar we were offered to purchase all the foods you will be buying on this "17 week diet" so I went to the front desk and purchased one.  While there I told the lady that I think I was told about the WRONG Seminar.  I told her when I called last week for a seminar, I wanted the Surgical seminar!!!  She said I was INDEED at the incorrect Seminar.  So I signed up for the Surgical Seminar for July 2nd.  I also told her I very unhappy for being signed up for the incorrect Seminar, and the person I talked to on the phone for "pre register" did not know what they were talking about so I called back a second time and got someone that knew what they were talking about.  SO I THOUGHT!!! 

This is the second WL appointment I have had, and BOTH were WORTHLESS. First one was with a Dr I did not care for.  I am not very happy!!!  Am I ever going to get on the right path to getting this surgery?  I'm beginning to think that I am not.  UGGH!!!

Now that I sit and think about it, I guess I am a step ahead of the game.  I'm pretty sure that, when and IF I get to see a surgeon, Nut, Dietitian and who ever else you have to see...they will want me to get my BMI down, so I already know what the food is going to be like that I will have to purchase, and what the "17 week diet" is all about.

Still I am steaming... I sure hope this is the last of the run around.. I'm sure it is not even close to the last and it has just begun..

I just had to get this off my chest.  So now I have to wait until July 2nd.  OH and the best part.. you know how people want to "refrain" from telling people about getting WLS.. well I am not one of them.  Just a few people know BUT who did I see at this WL Seminar???  MY HUMAN RESORCE LADY!!!    Too Funny!!!  I'm sure she will not blab about this at work.. Well she better not!!!

Thanks again for letting me vent..... 

Jodi, So sorry to hear that your first impression of MMPC was so bad.  I for one can state that they are a top notch place.  I have not encountered any problems with them what so ever.  Yet I wonder in the translation of getting your seminar set up you might of stated weight loss  seminar instead of surgical weight loss program.  However either way it is so disappointing to finally be so geeked and take a fall backwards.  Yet look to the positive of your situation.  You got to learn about the diel program and how all of that works and then tasting the foods that will eventually be part of your diet.  This also gives you more time to think about those questions I had mentioned before to you that you should be prepared to ask.  Ask what is the differences between the lap band and RNY and the benefits of the one over the other.  Remember it wasnt overnight that we became overweight and as much as we would love to have it happen over night to loose the weight patience is a blessing.  "all good things come to those who weight" I do so hope the next round goes so much better for you.  Maybe a confirmation call back to them to make sure you are scheduled for the right seminar.   Let me know how things go for you....Razz

Thanks again for your kind words.  I have never had a problem with MMPC.  That is where my sleep Dr is too.  I love it there.  You are right, maybe I was not clear on the phone when I called the first time.  You better bet your sweet cheeks I will be calling the end of this month to see if my name is still on the WL seminar list and to get the exact time too.  I am going to make them repeat it to me twice!! LOL.. just so I know for my own good... Thanks again. Jodi

Most welcome Jodi, I just dont like to see one of our sisters get her hopes up and then take a fall.  I know all to well the trials and tribulations of getting WLS.  But it will happen sooner than we can remember those awlful trials and tribulations and hoops of fire we had to jump thru....It is so worth it...Hang in there... Razz........

Jodi, It sounds to me like you were at the insurance weight loss program where Prioity Health is going to make you go after the next seminar, I have heard, the weight loss food will cost you around 5000.00 ish. So hold on this all takes time

No it was not that.. This seminar is for people that do not want to have surgery and just want to diet.  I'm dont dieting.  Yes the food is expensive, but if i have to do this per my surgeon for how ever long, It will be worth it.  They quoted the food would be seventy to one hundred dollars a month.  Not TOO  bad, I guess.  i bought a sample bag, that have EVERYT HIGN they offer.  So i will see what I like and what I dont like and if I have to do this before the surgerie I guess I will know what food I lke and dont like. Thanks Jod

sounds like there was a communications error.  make sure you are asking about the WLS seminar (weight loss suergery seminar) not a WL seminar....those terms could get criss crossed........good luck and hang in there..it all works aout the way it is supposed to!

{{{{{Jodi}}}}} I am sooo sorry to hear about what happened.  I would be mad too!  It's good to have a place like this to vent.  Venting is better than eating any day!!!   Keep on, you are on the right path! Kathy

 Thanks Kathy.. but I have to admit.. I did eat and I ate alot.  There was no excuse..but at least I can admit...

Hugs to you, Jodi!  I'm so sorry this happened to you.  I would be angry as well.  Thankfully, July 2nd isn't too far off.  Like Razz said, this gives you time to think of more questions. Try and keep your chin up, chickie! Jenn