I completely understand that, and normally I give them a heads up if the testing is not done (several days before hand mind you, so that we can be re-scheduled and they can give my slot away, and had I known this would be a problem, I myself would have called them when I realized my paperwork was lost (several weeks ago, I just haven't had a chance to get a ride to get a new copy).
Nope, they just said "Terry wants your labs done before you come in".
...except Terry said to call for an appointment when the testing was done *head laptop* Trust me, if they could combine the two issues it would make me happy, I'm tired of having two sets of appointments going on for two medical issues (gastric/back). Honestly, he's the only medical practitioner who can't figure out to give me the last appointment of the day and just combine all my issues, even after I've asked (I'm usued to combined appointments because I am a sickly person, I rarely have one issue going on at one time. I like lists for my symptoms and to keep the person treating me on track [because it's easy to forget what you're doing if we're running through a list of stuff
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*gives you many hugs* I don't have eating issues, but goddamn it I went through hell with my endocrinologist about not wanting the stomach stapling. Gee, it only took a YEAR to get my vitamin D and calcium levels ok, why do you think I want an elective surgery that is KNOWN to cause vitamin deficiency? After I told him "I have a brain and I am NOT afraid to use it" he knows better than to force it. And sweetie, if you need a mama-ear, ever, you're only a year older than my elder beastling, and I'd be glad to listen. *hugs you again*
I know I'm morbidly obese, this is not shocking news, I don't understand why doctors don't realize this. I did not wake up one day fat (though I wouldn't mind waking up one day skinny).
I do one day want gastric bypass, and know that with my vitamin/mineral dificencies I will have to work harder then most to keep a balance...but right now, I'm happy with my weight so long as it stays within the limits of where I'm at and doesn't balloon up like it had been (that was freaky, I was barely eating and gaining weight by the ton, an odd combination of water weight/lack of motabilizim and some other factor mum and I hadn't figured out yet).
I just wanted an answer to my stomach troubles after eating, not a lecture on science (hi, studied nutrition and weight for going on eleven years now, I may not have a degree but I know the science behind it).
Urg, maybe I'll wait for the 'magic pill' (kidding!)
Please reconsider getting a gastric bypass. There are a lot of reasons why NOT to get one, not the least of which is lack of doctor followup on patients.
It's your choice what to do with your body, and what you feel is best for it. I just have such trepidation about gastric bypass because of what I've read, from scientific studies to anecdotes from those who've undergone the surgery.
My doctor is really pushing me to get stomach stapling. I do not feel it is right for me and really, at this point, there is no avoiding the damage that a lifetime of diabetes and celiac disease has done to my body. I honestly may not even have another five years. I do not want to spend those five years regretting having this surgery done.
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...except Terry said to call for an appointment when the testing was done *head laptop* Trust me, if they could combine the two issues it would make me happy, I'm tired of having two sets of appointments going on for two medical issues (gastric/back). Honestly, he's the only medical practitioner who can't figure out to give me the last appointment of the day and just combine all my issues, even after I've asked (I'm usued to combined appointments because I am a sickly person, I rarely have one issue going on at one time. I like lists for my symptoms and to keep the person treating me on track [because it's easy to forget what you're doing if we're running through a list of stuff ( ... )
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I do one day want gastric bypass, and know that with my vitamin/mineral dificencies I will have to work harder then most to keep a balance...but right now, I'm happy with my weight so long as it stays within the limits of where I'm at and doesn't balloon up like it had been (that was freaky, I was barely eating and gaining weight by the ton, an odd combination of water weight/lack of motabilizim and some other factor mum and I hadn't figured out yet).
I just wanted an answer to my stomach troubles after eating, not a lecture on science (hi, studied nutrition and weight for going on eleven years now, I may not have a degree but I know the science behind it).
Urg, maybe I'll wait for the 'magic pill' (kidding!)
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It's your choice what to do with your body, and what you feel is best for it. I just have such trepidation about gastric bypass because of what I've read, from scientific studies to anecdotes from those who've undergone the surgery.
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(Note, though, I am not the OP.)
My doctor is really pushing me to get stomach stapling. I do not feel it is right for me and really, at this point, there is no avoiding the damage that a lifetime of diabetes and celiac disease has done to my body. I honestly may not even have another five years. I do not want to spend those five years regretting having this surgery done.
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