"Dr. Patching was very patient at first appt in October. At 2nd appointment (01/04/01) he cancelled by 1/31 surgery date because I didn't change my eating and start exercising. I was crying, very upset. He only wanted me to lose 7 pounds and return in a month, but exercise at least 5 days a week. His request was for my benefit, to prepare me for surgery, but such is the nature of obesity I felt I couldn't do "one more diet" even for a short time, nor could I resort to diet pills, even "just one more time." So I refused and scheduled a consultation with a surgeon in SF. A miracle happened then. My surgeon called me on 01/08 and we talked and I was rescheduled and will be in even a week earlier (01/24). I am eating healthy and exercising even though my time is short! I am so happy, and love this man!!!
10/21/03 - By the way, I never went back and added that I DID end up losing weight prior to the surgery, about 21-23 pounds which of course was mainly water weight, but I was able to do that "last diet" afterall. After the surgery I completely understood why Dr. Patching required what he did of me... All I can do is say thank you to him, and I LOVE HIM!!! :)"
