So the other day, I called my bariatric counselor to ask if I could have egg whites, poached for Breakfast. I told her "I usually have one egg and three egg whites poached for my breakfast." I have normal cholesterol levels

I'm a diabetic that has worked tremendously hard to keep my A1C at normal levels. I had to gain 15 pounds to meet my insurance company's requirements for RNY, which was a killer after a year of fighting to lose and keep off sixty pounds. I need to lose more, and haven't been able to do so. My main purpose for this surgery is in the hope of resolving my diabetes (strong, strong family history, even with normal weight relatives). I have been heavy all my life, despite numerous diets though.

Her answer: "If what you always did worked, you wouldn't need gastric bypass."

I said nothing as she holds my surgical future in her hands, but I honestly think she could have just said "No" and that would have been kinder. Am I just sensitive?

Oh well. It's a new week, and this time next week I'll be on Clear liquids, and at a Josh Groban concert (hubby bought us tickets).

Sorry for her harsh reply.

You clearly have a lot of hurdles that you've been jumping over.

I guess what you caught was the venom that comes from being asked all sorts of "why can't I have pancakes and ice cream" so freaking often. You didn't deserve that, but you've got your eye on the prize and will be benefitting on your own very soon.

@@AnnainOK, have you omitted a part of the discussion? As you tell it, the counselor's response to your question and comment on your long-term whole egg-plus-whites seems a non sequitur. If your account is accurate and I were you, I'd simply be irritated by her pointless statement, not to mention its rote character.

@@WLSResources/ClothingExch That's how it went. Well, except for the part where she said "You wouldn't believe it. eggs and Peanut Butter are the two things I get asked about the most." However, that was after the quoted remark.

I suppose I expect more from professionals.

I suppose I expect more from professionals.

One would think, wouldn't one?

When a pro responds in a way that isn't helpful, nothing wrong with saying, "That doesn't help. What I need to know is...." Nothing wrong with boxing gloves, either.