Guest guest Posted November 27, 2001 Report Share Posted November 27, 2001 In a message dated 11/27/01 5:13:31 PM Eastern Standard Time, lcl1@... writes: << I am kinda nervous about the surgery since the nutritionist I saw today told me in essesence I am fat because I am lazy, with no will-power, and looking for the easy way out. >> , Did you see one of the nutrionists at Mt Sinai? Did she say these things to you? I am agast!!! Sheri lap/open DS 9/28/01 Dr Herron/Mt Sinai/NYC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2001 Report Share Posted November 27, 2001 , Don't feel bad when I saw the nutrionist at Mt. Sinai she wasn't overly friendly. I wouldn't take it personally. I was a little upset after I left there myself, but then I concluded she doesn't know anything about me so she can think whatever she wants. It's easy for her to judge us because she has never been in our shoes. JC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2001 Report Share Posted November 27, 2001 Huh? Which nutritionist? I don't know much about Quinn's surgical abilities but I think she has a great attitude, is thorough, and will kick some insurance ass if she has to. Best, > Hello Eveyone. I have been reading the many postings, and thank you > for the invaluable information on DS surgery. I now know what to > bring to the hospital, to purchase *long* tongs , as well as many > other details I would have learned about the hard way! I had my > consult with Dr. Quinn, Mt. Sinai, on 11/16/01. Not the warmest lady > in the world, but she inspired confidence as a surgeon. Hopefully I > can schedule the surgery for late December on my semester break from > school. > > I am completing my postop testing later this week. I am kinda > nervous about the surgery since the nutritionist I saw today told me > in essesence I am fat because I am lazy, with no will-power, and > looking for the easy way out. She told me to purchase a subway > sandwich, cut it up, and have nothing else except water. As if that > wasn't bad enough, she asked me to return to her office tomorrow to > pick up the consult letter. NO THANK YOU. I will see someone else. > > Because I live alone, I am little nervous about my first 10 days out > of the hospital. I may have someone who can drop food off every > couple of days, but beyond that, I am on my own. > > > BMI 38.8 > 256lbs, 5'8 > BPD/DS > Mt. Sinai, NY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2001 Report Share Posted November 27, 2001 , You are NOT fat because you are lazy with no will power. You are a human being with a disease called obesity. I grew up with a mother who never let me say just one word, " stupid " and it bridles me to say it, but this nutritionist was a stupid cow! You are actively pursuing your health. Please, don't let anyone or anything stand between you and that goal. You have suffered all the hurt this disease brings, for a lifetime, and hopefully soon, that will be all behind you. I had a minor complication in surgery last week, and candidly, I don't think I could handle not having my hubby here to help me. See if there is anyway you can get assistance for at least the first week post op! Best to you and gentle hugs, Theresa Dr. Jossart 11-19-01 a > Hello Eveyone. I have been reading the many postings, and thank you > for the invaluable information on DS surgery. I now know what to > bring to the hospital, to purchase *long* tongs , as well as many > other details I would have learned about the hard way! I had my > consult with Dr. Quinn, Mt. Sinai, on 11/16/01. Not the warmest lady > in the world, but she inspired confidence as a surgeon. Hopefully I > can schedule the surgery for late December on my semester break from > school. > > I am completing my postop testing later this week. I am kinda > nervous about the surgery since the nutritionist I saw today told me > in essesence I am fat because I am lazy, with no will-power, and > looking for the easy way out. She told me to purchase a subway > sandwich, cut it up, and have nothing else except water. As if that > wasn't bad enough, she asked me to return to her office tomorrow to > pick up the consult letter. NO THANK YOU. I will see someone else. > > Because I live alone, I am little nervous about my first 10 days out > of the hospital. I may have someone who can drop food off every > couple of days, but beyond that, I am on my own. > > > BMI 38.8 > 256lbs, 5'8 > BPD/DS > Mt. Sinai, NY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2001 Report Share Posted November 27, 2001 JC said: " . . . I concluded she doesn't know anything about me . . . " Or much of anything else! This sounds like a nutritionist without a clue. Best- Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 28, 2001 Report Share Posted November 28, 2001 JC, You wrote: " It's easy for her to judge us because she has never been in our shoes. " How true. It amazes me how insensitive some people can be. No one has a perfect life, or is without flaws. I am sorry you felt badly after seeing the nutritionist. Keep your chin up! Pre-op Mt. Sinai, Dr. Quinn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 28, 2001 Report Share Posted November 28, 2001 Hi Theresa, You wrote: " ...but this nutritionist was a stupid cow! " I couldn't agree with you more! " You are actively pursuing your health. " I never thought about it that way before, but you are right. This surgery is a really big step, and I hate to have people think it is trivial, easy, or an act of cowardice. " I had a minor complication in surgery last week, and candidly, I don't think I could handle not having my hubby here to help me. " I am sorry to hear about the complication. Is everything alright now? Glad hubby was there to lend a helping hand. Maybe I can get a friend to stay for the first week. What are these drains I keep hearing about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 28, 2001 Report Share Posted November 28, 2001 , Don't let what she said get you down. I did not have a good first visit with the nutrionist that I saw. She said I was not fat enough for this surgery. I told her my BMI she did not believe me. She weighed me. Than told me if I would just do what she said I would lose the way duh! Her words not mine. She kept saying duh! Like I was an idiot. If I could lose the weight by dieting I would have already. I am 39 years old. The first time I went on a diet was when I was 14. I weigh 238 lbs. every year I gain more weight. Why should I wait until I reach 300 lbs. or more. She finally saw I was serious about this and sent the report to my insurance. I am not going to see her again. If I need to see a nutrionist I will find one who is willing to work with me and not act as if I am an idiot because I am overweight. Good Luck! --- lcl1@... wrote: > Hello Eveyone. I have been reading the many > postings, and thank you > for the invaluable information on DS surgery. I now > know what to > bring to the hospital, to purchase *long* tongs , > as well as many > other details I would have learned about the hard > way! I had my > consult with Dr. Quinn, Mt. Sinai, on 11/16/01. Not > the warmest lady > in the world, but she inspired confidence as a > surgeon. Hopefully I > can schedule the surgery for late December on my > semester break from > school. > > I am completing my postop testing later this week. > I am kinda > nervous about the surgery since the nutritionist I > saw today told me > in essesence I am fat because I am lazy, with no > will-power, and > looking for the easy way out. She told me to > purchase a subway > sandwich, cut it up, and have nothing else except > water. As if that > wasn't bad enough, she asked me to return to her > office tomorrow to > pick up the consult letter. NO THANK YOU. I will > see someone else. > > Because I live alone, I am little nervous about my > first 10 days out > of the hospital. I may have someone who can drop > food off every > couple of days, but beyond that, I am on my own. > > > BMI 38.8 > 256lbs, 5'8 > BPD/DS > Mt. Sinai, NY > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 28, 2001 Report Share Posted November 28, 2001 , I have not been to see a nutritionist yet. I will be having surgery in January. My insurance required me to see her for a consult before approving me. I only had to see her twice. She wants me to see her after I have surgery. If my Dr. wants me to see a nutritionist after surgery I will look for one than. But if I don't need to than I probably won't. I have been on so many diets I feel that I know what I need to eat to be healthy. I will follow the advice of my Drs. Good Luck on your approval. M. --- lcl1@... wrote: > , > > > > " She said I was not fat enough for this surgery. I > told her my BMI she did not believe me. She weighed > me. Than told me if I would just do what she said I > would lose the way duh! Her words not mine. She > kept > saying duh! Like I was an idiot. " > > I think we all know who the idiot is in this > scenario, duh! It is > great that you did not let her discourage you, or > convince you her > diet could be your magic pill. Surgery is the > answer for many of us. > Why is that so hard for people to believe? > > I can see a long winded fit of indignation coming > on, so I will cool > it for now. Thanks for the encouragement. Did you > find another > nutritionist yet? > > > pre-op > Mt. Sinai > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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