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I figured i would post this next week after a few of my doctors, but i will post it now as it is an occurring trend. I had a therapist who i told about this and she more or less understood my decision to get banded hopefully in september 2011, but she told me how she felt about it. Which i was completely fine with but then she took maternity leave and i got this new lady. If i put this new therapist, with my normal doctor, with my physical therapist together you get the same reaction.... basically a professional roll of the eyes. It is a held back roll of the eyes but you can tell they don't agree. Which is completely fine with me, i just need my doctor to go along with me which she does. It just bothers me i think because they are all size 0 twigs. As my mom said today "don't you wish you could just put your fat suit on them for 24 hours." Yes, that would be nice.
Do/Did any of you have this problem with professionals? I am sure there is plenty of family and friend flack but professionals?
One thing that did come up last friday was i told my friend, about my decision. He has Chrohn's Disease, and i asked him does he ever miss nuts and seeds. He said sometimes, but that he doesn't really miss them. He asked me why and i told him what i was thinking and we discussed it and he was totally understanding. Before Chrohn's he said that he used to be a fat kid, and now he is skinny. I really appreciated him having my back though. Our friendship has really grown this year, he is a really great friend. A few of my friends i am not so sure of how they will react. One of my besties in particular is a fitness nut, and i have a feeling that she won't back me, but i may be surprised.
My grandma who had gastric bypass is all for this, and i am sure will happily be standing right beside my bed. My mom has my back, as does my husband.
So i turn this around to you. I have your backs to. If you need me shoot me an email i am here =)
We all have each others back here :o)
ReplyDeleteI actually had the oposite reaction, I thought I would meet more resistance to the idea from the doctors, but I wasn't seeing the real me. I hope your doctors stand by your desicion and help you get to your surgeory date all that much sooner!!
Sorry for all the negativity you're going through. Best of luck.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your support, i really appreciate it!
ReplyDeleteI hate that you have to deal with this. I hope if gets better.
ReplyDeleteAmber, I totally get how you feel! My primary doc kind of treated me the same way and referred me off, refused to write a letter of recommendation for surgery for the insurance co and kept giving me diet after diet to "try" as though I hadn't been down that road. Also a size 0 twig. It's really hard to deal with at times but ya know, in the end it all comes down to ourselves. We are the only ones we have to answer to. I found out that my doctor has different values than I do and it lead me to a better doctor for me. I am proud of my decision. It was the hardest and best decision of my life. And even though I was just banded on Jan 25, 2011 I feel that even if I never lost another pound, how I feel right now physically, how much better and easier everything in life is, would make the whole process worth it. The icing on the proverbial cake is that I get to keep going. It's all up to me and I have a handy tool to help me get there. :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulation on your journey. :)
Tori, i meant to write you back sooner. I am glad to hear that i am not alone(which i know is never the case but it is still nice to hear) At least my doctor acknowledged that i don't take no for an answer. It really does come down to us. Thanks for the insight, i really appreciate it. I wish i could just leap into this journey. I know the 6 month wait is to make sure i am dedicated but it sure does make my nerves hop around.
ReplyDeleteTag thanks. It seems to be getting better.
ReplyDeleteSam, i thought i had responded to you already but i guess not! It is getting better.
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