Oh gosh, there's something *****ling in my eyes.... what's that wet stuff??? ;)

BEAUTIFUL story and so inspiring... thank you!

Same here (although I haven't had mine yet).... just met him at the seminar tonight, should be seeing him personally  next week and then probably will have the surgery mid-February. Wooo!! 

GORGEOUS.  Hubby's cute too!  It's great for us pre-ops to see the results you and other post-ops share with us and I can't tell you how appreciated it is.  Thank you and congratulations!

Just a guess.... but probably the really important stuff from their supplements is already in your protein drinks. ;)

Good luck!  My son has P90X and loves it.

[quote=Larry]  quit p*ssy fartin' around and tell us how you REALLY feel...[/quote]

Right!! 

Hilarious to read but a serious topic... good news is you are right on top of what's going on in your head, and are recognizing and dealing with the warning signs as they happen.  We can all only hope to be as strong!

And yeah--think I'd have probably told the lady exactly what the deal was, made sure she understood how insensitive and inappropriate her remarks were, then gone to the car and cried LOL.

Where I work, there are only 12 employees, we're in a relatively small space, and we're all pretty close, like a second family. A couple of people know that I'm pursuing this surgery, everyone else will know something's up when I put in for the time off.

I'm the only person in this clinic who's ever dealt with an obesity problem, and while I expect everyone to be supportive towards me personally, and I know they won't talk badly about me behind my back, I'm sure there will be questions among them and the feeling that if only I'd eat less and exercise more, I wouldn't have to have my innards all cut up. They've all seen me start and fail diets over and over again.

I'm thinking of writing up a comprehensive letter/statement telling them all about what exactly I'm doing and all the many reasons why, and why I feel it's really my only hope at this point, and how I'll need their understanding and support when I get back, and leaving it on their desks on the evening of my last workday before the surgery. That way I don't have to go through the hassle of talking about it incessantly, explaining it and justifying it to each of them individually, and then when I come back hopefully they'll "get it" and really understand the whats and whys.

I think it's a good idea for my situation... has anyone ever done anything like that, and if so how did it work out for you? Can anyone think of a reason why it would not be a good idea? Thanks!

I'll drink Diet Coke if I can't get my Diet Rite, but I love -- LOVE -- my Diet Rite cola.  Usually I only have a big glass with dinner, sometimes half a refill after, but still.... I just love the taste and the feel of it and I can't imagine not missing it afterwards.  I'll stay away from it for sure, I just hope I don't start craving it after a few months!

Whichever way you go, whether it's ultimately staying with Dr. Weiss or going elsewhere, you need to make him aware of what you've been through with his staff.  If it were me, I'd print out exactly what you've written here and hand it directly to him face-to-face...not through the mail, and not through the office, because chances are he'll never see it that way.  I'd also tell him that as much as you like and respect him and his abilities, you'd hesitate to refer anyone else to him because of the treatment you've been subjected to by his staff.

Mimi, I'm not sure what you were paranoid about but you shouldn't have been... you're very pretty and have a beautiful smile!!

Ooooh, look at the difference in your cheeks, and your jawline... how exciting!  Keep up the good work! :D

Wow Kelly!  Other than being transformed into The Human Pincushion in the hospital, it sounds like you're doing great!  I'm glad you posted, it's good for us pre-oppers to hear from newly post-ops so we can prepare ourselves. 

Congratulations on beginning your new life! :)

Wow, what a great Christmas/New Years gift to themselves. :D  I don't really know either of them but I'm looking forward to hearing from them both also!