Elisa C.
"The Call" Part II
Jul 08, 2010
Well, I did it! I made "the call". I called the office of the Surgeon that I have been looking into, and spoke with a very helpful and lovely sounding woman. I told her who I was and that I was "interested". She gave me some information and directed my call to the "New Patient Coordinator" - who was out of the office...
So, I left my information and a short message.. We'll see what happens next!
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So, I left my information and a short message.. We'll see what happens next!
"The Call.."
Jul 08, 2010
I think that today will be the day to make "the call"... I've set a goal for myself that I would do it THIS WEEK - and that leaves me today and tomorrow. Making "the call" means I will be stepping out of my self imposed comfort zone.. It is quiet easy for me to "just be doing research" to actually following up on that research. I have found an extremely capable and competent Surgeon who seems to be well loved by patients in this area. Now it is time for my chubby fingers to do the walking.
Wish me luck!!
~Lisa
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Wish me luck!!
~Lisa
Time For Thinking and Research...
Jul 07, 2010
Hello... I'm new to this, and just recently begun research into Bariatric Surgery. I've had issues with weight all my life, and it seems that these issues all started catching up with me in the last 5 years. I have finally come to the realization that if I don't look this squarely in the face and do something about it, I WILL end up as my Mother ended up... She passed away at the age of 56 due to complications of diabetes and stroke.
It all seems so overwhelming. While at my daily prayer, I also "talk" to my Mom daily and ask for encouragement and guidance. So far, I've gone to the family Doc, had many tests done (the results are what has prompted me to this research), and have begun the discussions of Bariatric Surgery. I am at the point of consulting a Bariatric Surgeon. I feel confident that I have found one in my area - I just need to make "the call". That's a little scary in itself because it seems as though "the call" will take me from "just looking into it" to "yes, this is a reality"..
Well, that is where I am for now.. Wish me luck, keep my in your prayers please, and thank you for taking the time to read this..
Elisa
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It all seems so overwhelming. While at my daily prayer, I also "talk" to my Mom daily and ask for encouragement and guidance. So far, I've gone to the family Doc, had many tests done (the results are what has prompted me to this research), and have begun the discussions of Bariatric Surgery. I am at the point of consulting a Bariatric Surgeon. I feel confident that I have found one in my area - I just need to make "the call". That's a little scary in itself because it seems as though "the call" will take me from "just looking into it" to "yes, this is a reality"..
Well, that is where I am for now.. Wish me luck, keep my in your prayers please, and thank you for taking the time to read this..
Elisa
