I'm a little discouraged. I have 3 doctor appointments today. The first one (Gastroenterologist) went fine. I'll have my endoscopy on May 2. Because of my weight it will have to be done in the hospital. Not great but OK.

The second appointment was with a Cardiologist who made me feel like crap. How could I feel like anything else with questions and comments like "did any of your friends tell you that you were getting so large" and on the amount of Prozac I'm prescribed (80 mg) "that's too much". The doctor had a hard time believing that my blood pressure was only semi high (160/81) and my electrocardiogram was normal. So I have to have a stress test, but I'm too fat for the treadmill in his practice.

I have genuinely never been the type of person to go out and seek abuse; but I've got at least 5 more appointments to go with other doctors. I hate having my feelings hurt and I'm wondering if I've made a mistake.

Hang in their doctors are a$$holes especially specialists (I'm a nurse I take the abuse daily) not personal to u many are just that way. You have to keep your eyes on the prize and let that image of the thin and healthy you keep you focused so you can get through all theses obstacles and believe me your not alone, I've been through hell and back during this preop phase diagnosed with things I didn't have a clue I had but it doesn't matter as long as it gets you to your ultimate goal"

Hang in their doctors are a$$holes especially specialists (I'm a nurse I take the abuse daily) not personal to u many are just that way. You have to keep your eyes on the prize and let that image of the thin and healthy you keep you focused so you can get through all theses obstacles and believe me your not alone, I've been through hell and back during this preop phase diagnosed with things I didn't have a clue I had but it doesn't matter as long as it gets you to your ultimate goal"

DITTO!

I'm a doctor myself and I think human doctors are aholes too, including my own. Mine told me she thinks WLS is stupid and that I should just watch Biggest Loser. Ask a surgeon... A chance to cut is a chance to cure and that goes for WLS too!!

Reminds me of the time I went to the vet because my dog was limping. He gave me a book called " losing weight with your pet"..major hint

THey really can be but then when you get a good one it is so great. I am a nurse and I work with my OB in the hospital. She is as excited as any of my other coworkers. My PCP has been cheering me on. His attitude is whatever it takes to get me this surgery and my surgeon and his team are so wonderful too. I fell like I have a million questions and all of these little issues and I am so type A and these people bend over backwards to help. That said I have had long relationships with other doctors whose only advice was lose weight on your own and receive no support. tHis has come from orthos, dermatologists, a dentist even! So I know what you mean.

Marisa, sometimes we have to take the constructive parts of people's responses and leave the rest... Don't allow anyone's lack of tack and/or compassion make you question one of the best decisions you could ever make.. You can do this!!1

Marisa~no body has the right to treat anyone like that. I just want to tell you I am sorry you were treated this way! I know it doesnt make it all go away but I am saying a pray for you right now!

blessings

Dear Marissa-

There's nothing u can't conquer through and with Christ Jesus - hang In there and know that u are being prayed for now. U can do this!! It's the best decision I have ever made. I cannot wait to start my new healthy life!! Don't let a bunch of insensitive doctors sway the decision u have made to give ur self the best gift possible. Ur life!

Big Hug!

Thanks Everyone! Your support means a lot. Fortunately, my PCP is very supportive so I know it's possible to find a doctor with empathy. I'm going to concentrate on the encouragement and place myself in Jesus' hands, thanks!

Gosh, I thought I was the only one with rude doctors. The Kidney doctor told me at least 4 times at the first appt that I was FAT and didn't I know it? I changed Nephrologists. Today the girl taking my blood couldn't find a vein--- so how come both arms were bleeding? She said if you weren't so fat, we could get to your veins easier. I admit I am overweight, but I do not have fat elbows.

What is wrong with people? If they don't like their jobs, they should quit.

Sorry, I had to vent today; I am tired of crying over rude people. My Grandma used to say "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything".

Don't let them upset you. Lousy bedside manner. This too shall pass and you'll be feeling like a MILLION!!!!! Keep your head up!