Haven’t been ignoring my blog (well, yes I have) just easier to read everybody else and make comments on THEIR life.
I just finished reading “Amazing Adventures of DietGirl”. Excellent, excellent book. Loved the witty writing, the always present progress–even when weight loss stalled for her, she was busy learning something or sticking with exercise and allowing her body to catch up with her new weight.
I am so envious of her relationship with her sister. My sisters have been strangers to me for 20 years. No repair is possible, believe me I’ve tried and at this point I live by “…. and God grant me the wisdom to know the difference”
As it takes two to argue, it also takes two to forgive & forget.
But, back to DietGirl, she gives me hope (guarded, but hope). I haven’t looked at any type of program for weight loss for 20 years. I am jaded as to the money grubbing, fat-sucking leaches out there and trust NO ONE. I think the worst are the so-called bariatric physicians. Most of them are just losers who couldn’t handle Internal Medicine as a career and now prey on easy emotional targets.
So what did I do yesterday? I called the local weight loss clinic to schedule an appointment. I’m going to start by attending the free seminar on surgical options. I know for 100% certain that bypass is out for me. Not a chance. I’ll die fat first. But the lapband I’ll look closer. Actually what I really want is to get a feel for the clinic and see how they treat obesity. If I see one single sign that says “nothing tastes as good as being thin feels” or see one mug with a pink pig on it, I’ll walk out the door and scratch that from my list.
oh the patronizing, slimy bias. If a CLINIC that deals with the real issues can’t even understand, then what hope is there?
Do I sound skeptical and scared shitless? Yes, I am. I guess my former experiences have all been so negative and ultimately painfull that I can’t see anything good coming out of this. One thing I will do though, I will let them know how I feel as I walk out the door. I will make them understand that under this cheery facade is a real woman with deep emotions and more commitment to a cause than anyone else I’ve ever known and that I can see through bullshit very clearly.
Maybe I’ll have good news to report. I’ll let you know. Tomorrow night 6:00.
March 12, 2009 at 1:16 pm |
Since you work in the medical field, you’ll also be more attuned to more subtle things that the rest of us might miss. I think it’s always good to learn more and maybe alert the rest of us.
It occurred to me that although you didn’t get/don’t have the relationship with your sisters that you read about in Diet Girl, you probably have made sure your children have a different and better relationship.
I’m an only child and I always wished for sisters or brothers (preferably an older brother who would have watched out for me). I know I’m guilty of wanting to be in cliques and cherishing my friends. They are my family in many ways (although this may change when I’m old and gray and decrepit, LOL).
Keep us posted!
March 12, 2009 at 5:28 pm |
No birth sisters here so I turned an adopted niece into one. Works great. You have to have a convoluted family for this to work out.
I loved, loved, loved the comment about the bariatric surgeons. Too true. Please (in spirit) investigate lapbanding for me also. I haven’t had the courage to pursue it. Getting the estrogen was about all my health care adverse psyche could tolerate.
I am going to get the Diet girl book. I have been meaning to for awhile but have chosen to spend money on other things.
How is the weather? Still three feet of snow on the flat? Birds have arrived so spring must be on its way. Take care.
March 14, 2009 at 3:44 am |
I always wanted a sister too. My mom lost two babies that were nearly full term – in the days when they thought it was better if you didn’t know too much. she never got to see them – we never even knew if they were girls or boys. I have always felt their loss.
My girls have more than made up for not having sisters.
March 17, 2009 at 9:37 am |