I went to the seminar tonight. Since my last seminar was just over two years ago, I needed to attend another one before I could schedule my consultation. My sister came with me. I could tell she didn't want to, and I told her to just drop me off, but at the last second she manned up and came in with me. She probably knew my mom would give her hell for not going with me.
There wasn't much new in this seminar, although I learned a little more about the sleeve. Apparently it cuts out the part of your stomach that is prone to cancer. But I'm still all about the band. The surgeon said that because of my age, at some point before I die of old age, some type of repair work will have to be done on the band. I did not like this information. He also talked about the problems lap band has. Like slippage from coughing, or throwing up from the flu. I did not know that coughing was going to be an issue.
Anyway, I didn't really like this surgeon. He seemed impatient with the questions and I knew I wouldn't be comfortable with him. He also kind of implied people who choose lapband have lack of commitment because its reversible.
I tried making my consultation with Dr. G right then, but he's only in the office on Mondays when my mom works, and I really wanted her to come with me. I wonder if that will be weird, having my mother in the consultation, but I need someone there to remember what is said, or ask the questions I'm not thinking of. I will call tomorrow to make the appointment. I guess I will just go by myself.
Wow. Am I really going to do this? I made a consultation appointment two years ago and cancelled.
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