♥Amy♥

I saw Dr. Holover and wasn't happy with him or his staff. Whenever I called to ask questions I was treated as if I was bothering them, and I didnt call often. I was alone in my entire process. No one told me what I should do and when I should do it. I knew nothing about the process and no one did anything to help change that. Eventually I gave up and no one ever called me to catch up with me or ask why I hadnt come back after I had finished 90% of the tests I had to complete before surgery. They were receiving all of my results. Why weren't they wondering where I was and why they hadn't heard from me? Not one phone call. Dr. Holover is just another Dr. who sees dollar signs when he sees fat people. I ended up going to Dr. Paayal Mehta in Patchogue and from my 1st consult to surgery day it was 2 1/2 months. They helped me with EVERYTHING and I never once felt like I was a pest to any of them. Her staff is wonderful and Dr. Mehta is a patient, sweet woman. 2 days after surgery I was in a lot of pain and instead of shrugging me off and telling me it was normal they asked me to come to the office so I could be seen by Dr. Mehta. I love her and I am so happy my friend reccommended her. But...I hope you have/had a better experience with Dr. Holover and his staff. Lots of luck in your journey.

Wow, really? I had no idea! My friend has lap band surgery in April and I'm pretty sure he uses one when we all go out to eat but I could be wrong. I'll have to remember this for when my time comes!

Aside from the part about your children, the rest is all me...but I'm still that fat woman. I see now that that has been my life thus far. I lash out at my poor hubby, I act like a bitch to other people and then blame everything that happens to me on my weight. I never want to go anywhere. I make excuses as to why I can't go places. I feel like everyone is judging me on my weight and when people don't seem to like me I blame it on my weight. I'm sure it is my weight in a way but most likely some people don't always enjoy being around me because of how I act because of my weight. Well, I'm going to do something about it! :thumbup: Congrats on your success thus far and I hope to be where you are soon!

You look great! I went for the seminar last month and go for consultation 1-7-10. I can't wait!!!

My consult is tomorrow, too!

All of you are such an inspiration. I love reading everyone's blogs. Good or bad it all helps me.

How long did you do your pre-op liquid diet for? And what did it consist of?

You look amazing, BTW. Great work!!