I went to visit with Dr. Gandsas at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore,  I was very impressed by him and this staff.  I did not feel like a number but like someone who was going to make a life changing decision and they were all ready to empower we with knowledge.  I also have a co-worker who had her surgery with him 4 years ago and she said nothing but positive things about him and the entire Sinai team.

Now all I am waiting on is to get all the preop testing done and for the previous hospital to forward medical file.

Keep me in your thoughts and prayers to get everything done.

Well, I have made a decision along with John Hopkins that they are not  the best place to meet my needs to getting healthy.  Its a long story that I will keep to myself at this time.  So I am exploring different programs and will post once I have made a decision.  Wish me luck and blessings!!!

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

I cannot believe it but I got my letter today and I am approved for RNY surgery.  I have to wait until friday to hear from the doc office of next steps.  YIPPPY is right!!! :-)

I am still waiting waiting for the insurance to approve me.  I hate waiting!!!! I am so ready to kick start my life and I am waiting for lots.  I have been say dreaming about lots and lots.  So here is a working list of what I am looking forward to after my surgery:

1.  Getting a regular menstrual cycle (TMI...LOL)
2.  Shopping at regular stories
3.   Crossing my legs
4.  finalizing my divorce so I am move on with living again.
5.  Clubbing
6.  Getting noticed by people
7.  Becoming a water aerobics instructor
8.  Under 200 lbs
9.  Not need a seat belt extender on a plane ride
10. Wear pant suites every day
11.  Going to 6 Flags and riding every roller coaster
12.  Going to the beach and wear a tankini
13.  traveling

Hiya -
Well, I finally had my appointment with Dr. Schweitzer at JH to discuss the DS surgery.  I went into the appointment fully prepared for his "business like" demeanor that everyone talks about .  I am not a touchy feely person so I was okay with a direct doctor. 
Unfortunately, I did not get a direct doctor, I got a doctor who was treating me like I am a dumb ass and wasting his time.  I was a little disappointed that he did not look at me, and did not appreciate the fact that I came in with  questions and well informed.

But he did he help me make my decision.  I have decided to move forward with the RNY.   Dr. S. could not provide me with any statistics about DS with the elderly.  But he could with the RNY.  Its a risk I am not prepared to take.  I work in a retirement community and the aging process is difficult so I am not prepared for that extreme malabsorption as I age.  Its a personal decision and I respect those who have done DS but at this time its not for me.