Kevin Hodges
6 month follow-up
Feb 21, 2008
I went for my 6 month follow-up yesterday at the Hurley Bariatric center in flint. They must be having some cutbacks there, because the employees were not as friendly as they used to be, and the bowl of crackers they usually have in the waiting room was gone.
They usually seem to care about you, and compliment you on your progress, but I didn't get any of that. I felt like they didn't care, and only wanted to get me out of there. They kinda pissed me off, because the nurse said I appeared to be angry. Then they were mad at me because I didn't get bloodwoork done before my appointment. I didn't know I had to. There is no communication. Well, I asked why I need to make an appointment to see my DR. when Im not sick, just so they could have bloodwork. Takes me time off work, extra co-pay, etc... I asked why they don't just do the bloodwork there! She said they don't draw blood. WHY NOT! Its a drs office after all. the nut cam in and asked me what was wrong. She was much more caring and attentive than the nurse. Well, I told her, and she told me the could give me a prescription for any lab to draw labs every 6 months! Well why didnt they do that to begin with. So I left there, and went right to the lab in Lapeer and had my blood drawn. They said they would keep my prescription on file, and all I had to do was come in 7 days before a follow-up, and they would draw the blood and sent the results to Hurley Bariatrics. The scrip looks like its good indefinently.
Well, I left the Bariatric center with a bad Taste in my mouth toward them. I think they really need to get their crap together.
Kevin
They usually seem to care about you, and compliment you on your progress, but I didn't get any of that. I felt like they didn't care, and only wanted to get me out of there. They kinda pissed me off, because the nurse said I appeared to be angry. Then they were mad at me because I didn't get bloodwoork done before my appointment. I didn't know I had to. There is no communication. Well, I asked why I need to make an appointment to see my DR. when Im not sick, just so they could have bloodwork. Takes me time off work, extra co-pay, etc... I asked why they don't just do the bloodwork there! She said they don't draw blood. WHY NOT! Its a drs office after all. the nut cam in and asked me what was wrong. She was much more caring and attentive than the nurse. Well, I told her, and she told me the could give me a prescription for any lab to draw labs every 6 months! Well why didnt they do that to begin with. So I left there, and went right to the lab in Lapeer and had my blood drawn. They said they would keep my prescription on file, and all I had to do was come in 7 days before a follow-up, and they would draw the blood and sent the results to Hurley Bariatrics. The scrip looks like its good indefinently.
Well, I left the Bariatric center with a bad Taste in my mouth toward them. I think they really need to get their crap together.
Kevin
update
Jan 25, 2008
well, its the end of January. I think I am in the best shape of my life. I have never felt better. I am getting alot of exercise. Even my wife, whom has never been overweight, is getting in the exercise game with me. She has renewed energy and her moods have greatly improved. All the better for me.
currently I am 215. If I didn't lose another pound, I would be happy where I am at. However, I just got off a Plateau, and am losing a pound every day or 2 right now. I am eating about 1200 calories a day, entirely low on fat and Carbs. They make me dump. I am exercising for 60 to 90 minutes a day.
On another note, I frequent the MENS board, and I gotta say that I am unhappy with the way some of it heading. Some of the new members are entirely caught up in the drama game, and seem to love it while they are complaining. I try to stay out of it, but I think this is ruining the MENS board.
Nuff Said!
currently I am 215. If I didn't lose another pound, I would be happy where I am at. However, I just got off a Plateau, and am losing a pound every day or 2 right now. I am eating about 1200 calories a day, entirely low on fat and Carbs. They make me dump. I am exercising for 60 to 90 minutes a day.
On another note, I frequent the MENS board, and I gotta say that I am unhappy with the way some of it heading. Some of the new members are entirely caught up in the drama game, and seem to love it while they are complaining. I try to stay out of it, but I think this is ruining the MENS board.
Nuff Said!
update
Nov 24, 2007
I got through thanksgiving ok.
my weight is 233 now.
All my bloodwork is good. I am now non-diabetic. woo-hoo
my weight is 233 now.
All my bloodwork is good. I am now non-diabetic. woo-hoo
october 16
Oct 16, 2007
so far so good. Im down to 250 pounds at 7 weeks out today
8-12 07
Aug 12, 2007
I started my liquid diet today. I am on an 8 day program.sfsg
