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I know that after my first meeting with the doctor, I start my liquid diet. Then he gives us the papers for all the pre op work that needs to be done like blood work. They suggest Slimfast shakes Or this other brand I can't remember but I have the PDF. It looks really expensive as you have to drink up to 6 a day!
I am getting the surgery out of town but still in my state. I'm seeing dr. Shillingford in Boca Raton Florida and I live in the Tampa Bay area. I'm finding out more information on how it all works This week. My coworker is going to drive down with me and I'm going to put her up in a hotel room while I have the surgery and she will drive me back home. My mother is going to take care of my child while I'm out of town. I thought that would be better then my mom and child coming with me as this won't disrupt their life. Plus, going to Boca in the summer Is super fun so my coworker graciously agreed to it with no additional payment LOL! So she gets to stay at the beach I get to have surgery and she will drive me home with as many stops as we need haha.

You may see it being as everyone doing their jobs but it is added stress for the doctor, insurance companies and other employees involved.
If you canceled this surgery 4 times, why have you not seeked therapeautic help for your food issues? YOU have to want this, and it’s obvious you don’t want it.
For real though, you’re young enough to change your life now or later. Cancel the surgery, explain to your doctor the way you feel. Ask him for a referral to a therapist that specializes in food addictions, and spend a year in therapy (or more if needed). If you had this surgery in 2 years, you may be in a better place mentally.
i hope you find what you are looking for

When you are 30 or 40 years old, trust me you will wish you had done it sooner. I'm 36 and wish I had done it way sooner. Get your head on straight and do what's best for you.

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It is NOT their job to stabilize your mental health enough to follow through with your commitments.
That is YOUR job.
You need to actively seek help and take care of these issues. What you are doing with surgery dates is not acceptable and soon your doctor will send you a letter saying you are no longer welcome as a patient.
Mark my words on this. Actions have consequences.
If you call the office tomorrow and explain you really need to seek some therapy first, and that your therapist will be in the loop when you're ready....they might continue to work with you.
But at this point...you are going to burn your bridges.

When you change your mind about major surgery at the last minute:
1. You are depriving other people of that surgery spot
2. You are creating endless paperwork for both your surgeon's office and your insurance.
3. You are behaving in the most self absorbed way imaginable and inconveniencing others.
4. None of your excuses for not following through hold Water. You don't seem to care about how this effects anyone but you.
Your behavior is unacceptable.
I don't blame your surgeon at all for giving you a final warning.

u either want to do it or u dont,u have to decide one or the other.this is not an easy way out but it will help u w cravings & only being able to eat small portions.i just had it done at 48,if i were ur age i would go for it & start getting healthy & living life asap.goodluck

Someone asked the normal "have you lost weight?" I responded yes and she said "did you mean to?" um....well....actually no, I was hoping to stay fat but 130 lbs just fell off accidentally!

and yes, I would never get a lap band. I have not heard of any long-term success as it seems to slip even years and years after being put in. My mom got a gastric sleeve six months ago and has had success.

and yes, I would never get a lap band. I have not heard of any long-term success as it seems to slip even years and years after being put in. My mom got a gastric sleeve six months ago and has had success.