OK, so it wasn't all that dramatic. And I almost didn't do it because I hate confrontation (though the Hubs might beg to differ). But I thought of all of you, truly, and that made me brave enough to say something. I did it in a nice way, because he really is a nice man and I think he might just be clueless.
So I said, "Listen I was really freaked out when I called you because I couldn't eat solids. When you said, 'well I'm not going to open you up just so you can eat' all I could think was, this isn't what I signed up for."
He stopped for a minute and said, "I hope I wasn't too curt on the phone." I just kind of smiled, like, welllll actually... and then he went on to agree that of course a liquid diet isn't at all what the band is intended for. He just meant that if I was OK having soups and liquids for a few weeks, it'd give me a jumpstart on weight loss and would naturally loosen up as I lost weight.
He was very happy with my weight loss and I'm going back in a month to check in again.
In other news, I am thrilled that Sandra Bullock adopted a baby boy. Good for her.
You are awesome! Good job standing up for yourself!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update! I'm glad he 'recanted' and apologized for being curt. Its good to know!
ReplyDeleteAnd me too with Ms. Bullock.
Way to go!
ReplyDeleteGood for you! Surgeons aren't known for having the best bedside manner, and I think it can help when we let them know, in a respectful manner, of course.
ReplyDeleteGo you!
I'm so glad you made your feelings known! I bet from now on, your dealings will be much better for you. Way to be a brave girl! :)
ReplyDeleteditto! Good for you for speaking up!
ReplyDeleteWell done for saying something to him, he obviously knew that he was curt on the phone or would never have remembered.
ReplyDeleteAm thrilled for Sandra B on her adoption but am more thrilled that she's started divorce proceedings against that horrible man!
I am glad you spoke up!!
ReplyDeletegood for you!
ReplyDeleteYou rock!!! Way to go in sticking up for yourself!! And, I've been scooping people all day with this Sandra Bullock news.. apparently, my closest friends do not read people.com and/or live under a rock!!
ReplyDeleteGood for you
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine my cute little Kristin going all bad ass on someone but I'd pay money to watch it. You go girl. You deserve the best and he can just suck it for making you feel bad. Go on with your bad self....smooches sweets.
ReplyDeletenot fair Kristin.. I read the title of your post .. pulled up a chair, put my legs up and said to self "oh yeah this is gonna be a good controversial read" My girl Kristin is giving a piece of her mind to that doc.. .. you are too damn nice!!! But I understand, and I am glad he understands how his comment made you feel. Open communication.. key to life!!
ReplyDeleteI hate confrontation too, so I know how hard that was for you. Great job.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad this went well. Kudos for sticking to yer guns!
ReplyDeleteSo proud of you girlfriend. Sounds like you're satisfied with the outcome and that's what counts.
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