Guest guest Posted May 14, 2001 Report Share Posted May 14, 2001 Good Morning friends.... I really feel fortunate that my PCP is encouraging me in WLS. He suggested that I investigate it during my January, 01 physical appointment. At that time I had to go on one more hypertension medication (total of 5) and Lipitor for high cholesterol. When I saw him in March about my injured back, he asked what I had discovered. I told him there seemed to be too many problems and I didn't want another surgery. I've had several in the past few years and really feel like I've donated my fair share of body parts. I kinda want to keep the ones I have. I joked about it, as the thought scared the poo outa me. It seemed all I heard was horror stories about friends of friends of friends who had the dreaded stomach stapling and didn't lose any weight, or who had nothing but problems forever or some such. Dr. Dan did agree that there could be problems, but when compared to the significant health problems of hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, stress from chronic pain. And those other health problems such as stress incontinence (I hate to cough sometimes), edema and the plethora of other issues that plague obese people...well he thought I could deal with the surgery issues. He has coaxed and bullied a bit to get me enthused about WLS and now I am. He is suggesting it to other obese patients as well as patients with co-morbidities who are not morbidly obese. Additionally he sits on the Oregon Board of Health and is working to get WLS put into the Oregon Health Plan, a plan that is copied by many other states. I am, finally, enthused about this. Still cautious of the issues and working hard to get myself as healthy as I can be pre-op. I have lost a bit of weight since my initial visit to Dr. , made the sleep apnea test appointment (do you have to study for the sleep test?) and am waiting for all the pieces to come together. \I hope for surgery by the end of summer and so does my doc... He's a great, supportive team member in my striving for good health elle in oregon BMI 37, 255#, 5'9 " , 58 YO, lotsa co morbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2001 Report Share Posted May 14, 2001 http://www.angelfire.com/on/wannabemagic/Doctor.html " Doctor, Doctor, Can you spare me some time? " I know Doctor, you have been to all the medical schools. I am sure by now you have learned all the rules. I know this took you many years to learn. But, this illness to me is of great concern. I really hate to sit and have you hear me whine. I do not wish to take up too much of your time. I am weary of these complaints and pain. Just give me some time to try and explain. I know something is wrong, my mind tells me so. I've tried every diet and the pounds just won't go. I know it's not normal for me to feel this way. I just can't go on like this day after day. No matter how hard I try, I just can't seem to lose the weight. All I see everywhere is prejudice and hate. There is something more I would like to mention My thunder thighs get way too much attention. I am not dirty nor am I a slob, not one bit lazy Rude nasty comments that should have made me crazy. I have been to other Doctors and this is what they said " I don't have any answers, I think it's all in your Head! Just eat smaller portions, diet and exercise There is no other way, on this you can rely!! " I am so tired of this " , I shout, Easy for you to say that, why do you doubt? Do you not know how hard I have tried Then get on the scales, weigh myself and cried! " Research in Obesity has not come up with a cure, There is another solution, on that I am sure, Weight loss surgery is advancing by leaps and bounds, Please read the research I have found. In weight loss surgery many surgeons now believe Compassion and medicine are joined together to relieve. I am sick and tired of hearing, " It's all in Your Head! " When will you believe me, after I am dead? Sometimes I want to shake you, can't you see my pain? Why do you disbelieve me? When all I do is gain? Morbid Obesity is an illness, and the co-morbities are real! It takes away a normal life, like a thief it does steal! OK Doctor, now you may have the floor. Can you help me, or will you show me out the door? It is your choice to make, come what may, To stay in the darkness, or come out in the light of day. There is a reason to change the way a doctor treats Cause this surgery can help the Morbidly Obese. by Viau 3/29/2001 BPD/DS Written for those out there not fortunate enough to have a doctor like mine. Thank You Dr Lorinser for being so understanding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2001 Report Share Posted May 14, 2001 http://www.angelfire.com/on/wannabemagic/Doctor.html " Doctor, Doctor, Can you spare me some time? " I know Doctor, you have been to all the medical schools. I am sure by now you have learned all the rules. I know this took you many years to learn. But, this illness to me is of great concern. I really hate to sit and have you hear me whine. I do not wish to take up too much of your time. I am weary of these complaints and pain. Just give me some time to try and explain. I know something is wrong, my mind tells me so. I've tried every diet and the pounds just won't go. I know it's not normal for me to feel this way. I just can't go on like this day after day. No matter how hard I try, I just can't seem to lose the weight. All I see everywhere is prejudice and hate. There is something more I would like to mention My thunder thighs get way too much attention. I am not dirty nor am I a slob, not one bit lazy Rude nasty comments that should have made me crazy. I have been to other Doctors and this is what they said " I don't have any answers, I think it's all in your Head! Just eat smaller portions, diet and exercise There is no other way, on this you can rely!! " I am so tired of this " , I shout, Easy for you to say that, why do you doubt? Do you not know how hard I have tried Then get on the scales, weigh myself and cried! " Research in Obesity has not come up with a cure, There is another solution, on that I am sure, Weight loss surgery is advancing by leaps and bounds, Please read the research I have found. In weight loss surgery many surgeons now believe Compassion and medicine are joined together to relieve. I am sick and tired of hearing, " It's all in Your Head! " When will you believe me, after I am dead? Sometimes I want to shake you, can't you see my pain? Why do you disbelieve me? When all I do is gain? Morbid Obesity is an illness, and the co-morbities are real! It takes away a normal life, like a thief it does steal! OK Doctor, now you may have the floor. Can you help me, or will you show me out the door? It is your choice to make, come what may, To stay in the darkness, or come out in the light of day. There is a reason to change the way a doctor treats Cause this surgery can help the Morbidly Obese. by Viau 3/29/2001 BPD/DS Written for those out there not fortunate enough to have a doctor like mine. Thank You Dr Lorinser for being so understanding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2001 Report Share Posted May 14, 2001 http://www.angelfire.com/on/wannabemagic/Doctor.html " Doctor, Doctor, Can you spare me some time? " I know Doctor, you have been to all the medical schools. I am sure by now you have learned all the rules. I know this took you many years to learn. But, this illness to me is of great concern. I really hate to sit and have you hear me whine. I do not wish to take up too much of your time. I am weary of these complaints and pain. Just give me some time to try and explain. I know something is wrong, my mind tells me so. I've tried every diet and the pounds just won't go. I know it's not normal for me to feel this way. I just can't go on like this day after day. No matter how hard I try, I just can't seem to lose the weight. All I see everywhere is prejudice and hate. There is something more I would like to mention My thunder thighs get way too much attention. I am not dirty nor am I a slob, not one bit lazy Rude nasty comments that should have made me crazy. I have been to other Doctors and this is what they said " I don't have any answers, I think it's all in your Head! Just eat smaller portions, diet and exercise There is no other way, on this you can rely!! " I am so tired of this " , I shout, Easy for you to say that, why do you doubt? Do you not know how hard I have tried Then get on the scales, weigh myself and cried! " Research in Obesity has not come up with a cure, There is another solution, on that I am sure, Weight loss surgery is advancing by leaps and bounds, Please read the research I have found. In weight loss surgery many surgeons now believe Compassion and medicine are joined together to relieve. I am sick and tired of hearing, " It's all in Your Head! " When will you believe me, after I am dead? Sometimes I want to shake you, can't you see my pain? Why do you disbelieve me? When all I do is gain? Morbid Obesity is an illness, and the co-morbities are real! It takes away a normal life, like a thief it does steal! OK Doctor, now you may have the floor. Can you help me, or will you show me out the door? It is your choice to make, come what may, To stay in the darkness, or come out in the light of day. There is a reason to change the way a doctor treats Cause this surgery can help the Morbidly Obese. by Viau 3/29/2001 BPD/DS Written for those out there not fortunate enough to have a doctor like mine. Thank You Dr Lorinser for being so understanding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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