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  • Username: SouthernLynn
  • Location: Denham Springs, LA, USA
  • Member Since: 5/17/2008
  • BMI: 33.3
  • Surgery date scheduled
  • Surgery Type: VSG (07/22/08)
  • Surgeon: Thomas Borland M.D.
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Goals

To reach a healthy weight!

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Surgeon Testimonial

Thomas Borland M.D.
July 22, 2008 Surgery date for the sleeve procedure. He and his staff are really nice and helpful. I was very comfortable with him and he answered all my questions.

My doctor was the best. He came to my house every afternoon and sat and asked me all kinds of questions. Very caring....just great.
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  • Comment by Blue_skys on 7/21/08 4:26 am
    Just wanting you to know that you have support on your big day. Be sure to get losts of sips and walks. Get plenty of rest and do not over do. Keep the heating pad close by. Skye
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Hello,  I am 52 years old and as most of you have been over weight all my life. 
SouthernLynn's Blog



Movin' Right Along
on August 11, 2008 7:27 pm
I am 3 weeks out and kinda getting the hang of things.  I have lost 18 pounds and I can tell several inches. 

My surgery went great.  No problems at all.  The doctor (Thomas Borland) did a great job.  I was not sick and didn't have any gas problems.

I am learning what and how much to eat!  I am very happy I had this done and I know when I am 4 or 6 months out I am actually gonna like myself again!
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Update!!!
on July 1, 2008 7:04 pm
I have changed doctors.  I will have surgery on Tuesday, July 22.  Doctor is Thomas Borland in New Iberia.  His cost is much less and I really like what he has to say and feel very comfortable with him.

So....that is where I am....anyone used Dr. Borland or heard anything about him?
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The Start
on June 15, 2008 12:58 pm
I went and met with Dr. Hargroder and his office staff and have set a surgery date of July 3 in Layfette because of the Bliss insurance.  I have an appointment on June 26th with Dr. Klienpeter (Hausmann's office) to discuss the information/procedure with him.  If Klienpeter's office had the Bliss insurance I would probably go with them.  I am also considering Dr. Borlan in New Iberia because of his cost but worry about no insurance.  I will not be going through my insurance cause they don't pay for the sleeve or lap band.
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My Story

Been checking out all these "talented" doctors and just don't know what to do.  I have 1 friend who has had the "sleeve" and one the "lap band"....both say they are great.  

I have always had a weight problem and my concern with the LB is that if it gets adjusted, then there is a good chance I will eat more.....but then it will always be in me unless I pay to have it removed!!!  

My husband is so scared for me to do the sleeve because he said he knows I will eat later and stretch it out and then all that $$$ paid out and I still didn't learn how to eat.  He said with the LB that I would stretch it out too but to get it removed would mean more $$$.  So, as you can see I don't think I have a lot of support.  Of course he said he will support what ever I do, but if ANYTHING should happen I would NEVER hear the end of it!!!

But....one doctor is $5,000 cheaper than the other but his is an out patient....the other doctor is $5,000 more but you stay over night and he and the hospital guarantee medical coverage for 30 days (I will be paying out of pocket).  My husband said that it would be nice to save the $5,000 but then if we didn't pay the extra and something happend then we would be bankrupt with the hospital charges.  

So, that is where I am.....trying to decide what to do with little to no support!  So HELP!!!!!

 


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