Family physician...not supportive

I have anxiously been awaiting my appt with the Dr. Lucktong on January 22nd to take the next step of weight loss surgery. I am currently taking adipex diet pills (half-heartedly...I hate the mood changes). I am under drs. supervision and must see him monthly. I have discussed surgery in the past, but I really went in depth with him last week. He is totally against the surgery.  I'm so confused now...I don't know what to do. I was so looking forward to this and thought I was on the right path. However, my family dr. put alot of negatives out there. Of course it was things I knew and had read about, but it was different coming from him.  What do you think? Should I keep taking the diet pills. I'm losing about 5 pounds a month for the last 3 months.  One day I think that I can lose the weight without the surgery. The next day, I think we'll I've been overweight for 10 years and if I could lose it, I would have by now.  What was your moment that you said this is for me? I just can't decide. Am I ready for this? Thanks, Penny

Hey Penny . .God Bless you ....... yes this is a very important decision .  For one , you need to remember that you are the keeper of your health . While we depend on our doctors for guidance , you have to be the one that ultimatley takes the decision and make it .  You must ask yourself all the pros and cons ..  I went for years thinking I could loose the weight on my own .. until I went into a diabetic coma .. and almost died .. to me that was the defining moment . I knew I had to get the weight off .. or die .  You need to do what is right for Penny . Is this surgery hard . Yes it is .. but it is worth every ounce of effort you put into it . It worked for me .. and has worked for thousands of others . But we are not you . Diet pills to me are more dangerous than this surgery . I hate them . I always felt like someone else when I took them .. so glad I am free of that ! I started at 325 .. and have lost 200 pounds ... I am insulin free .. my cholestoral is normal .. I would do this again 3 x over ..  I would ask that you continue to do your homework on the surgery , meet with Dr. Lucktong .. then make your decision . Dr. L will give you the sugery information .. and I am sure after meeting with him .. you will be able to make a decision .  Best to you in 08 . I truly hope you get the weight  off , and begin living a thinner life !  Always,  Tink

Good am Penny - HAPPY NEW YEAR! Its really unfortunate your doc is against surgery. There are negatives to everything in Life but when it comes to your health YOU are the only one who can truly weigh the positives and negatives. Its great to arm yourself with knowledge and hear the pros/cons of anything to help you make the best decision. I went through so much "push away from the table" , "dont eat this", "don't eat that", "try this pill", "try this diet" but frankly that was all hogwash & a waste of my precious time & Life. I had a LOT of naysayers even in my own family who were angry at my decision to have surgery. But, I was determined and would do it over and over again. I have NO regrets! The games we play in our minds versus the reality & facts ....its tough, the decision HAS to be YOURS & I will send prayers your way. All best....

Hi Penny, yay you chose Dr. Lucktong.  I had him for my surgery.  He and his staff are awesome!!  He saved my life.  This is the best decision I have ever made for myself.  I have my life back now and am doing great.   I didn't have any complications with Dr. Lucktong either.  He is so awesome!!! I think for me the last straw was getting sick yet again and missing out on something going on in my 5 yr olds life.   I was so depressed and sad and just sick, I couldn't stand it anymore.   My family doc also was not supportive.   I got his recommendation anyway and then found out I didn't need it.  Well now he has totally changed his tune now that when he sees me it is for a wellness visit.   You need to go with what your heart tells you.   I would love to be your angel if you will have me.   I don't know what to tell you about the diet pills.  If Dr. Lucktong is making you lose weight before hand I would keep taking them if he says too.   I would definitely call his office and ask Missy.  Send me a message if you would like an angel.     Oh I just realized you may be going for your very first appointment with Dr. Lucktong.   Feel free to call me if you want any info on how his office works.  I was anxious for any info on him when I made the decision.   I'll pm you my phone number.   Anna