btrmein09
I have a surgery date :-)
Jan 20, 2009
I am so excited. I finally met with Dr White today and set my surgery date for Monday, March 2nd at 7:30 am. Dr White is wonderful. I was amazed at how much time he set aside to answer all my questions and fully explain the procedure. I have to get scheduled for my upper GI, blood work, EKG and gallbladder ultrasound. I am sure the next 40 days are going to fly by.
Surgeon Changed
Dec 17, 2008
Unfortunately, nothing went as planned from the moment I first met with Dr Duckett. I met with one hurdle after another and I decided that I couldn't trust anything that I was being told. It was excuse, after excuse, after excuse.... I was disappointed because I really wanted the band but afraid if they ever did get around to installing it that I would have problems getting fills. My surgery was approved the same day they sent the letter on October 21st and I am not willing to wait until the middle of February to have surgery. I have been mentally ready for this surgery for a long time and I am ready to get healthy now. After much soul searching, I have decided to switch surgeon's from Dr. Duckett to Dr Patrick White. Dr White only does RNY so I've decided that is what I need to do. I am in the process of getting everything switched over to his office. Will post more as I know more.
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Time for Medication
Dec 02, 2008
Well folks I went to the family practice doctor to get some anti-depressants last week. The not having a surgery date is killing me. My anxiety is at an all time time high and I'm not sleeping. The doctor decided that I needed to be on a mood enhancer. I took those for a week but have been sleeping even less. I started getting dizzy spells today so I called the doctor back. She put me on Zoloft so hopefully that will even me out pretty soon. In the mean time I am enjoying reading about everyone's success stories. So take care and pray for me that they get it scheduled soon. ~ Ally
Approved but on hold......
Nov 08, 2008
My insurance company approved my surgery on October 21, 2008. I am excited but have no surgery date :-( My insurance company wants me to have surgery at a hospital that does not have a bariatric program in place so there are issues with me seeing a lap-band nurse and dietitian. I have been seeing a psychologist, Dr Kauffmann, since my pre-surgery evaluation. She is awesome. It is easy to relate to her and it's a bonus because she has had the surgery. To date she has lost 200 pounds. It's a relief to go to therapy and vent my frustrations. I don't think the Dr or surgery coordinator understand how damaging it is on the mind to be approved for something but be up against a brick wall at the same time. Obviously, I have issues or I wouldn't be where I am. It seems to me that I am left blowing in the wind without a lot of options. I did place some phone calls to the insurance company and the hospital about dietary counseling services but it is hard when there are not a lot of dietitians with lap band knowledge or training. It also sucks that as the patient I am driving my medical care. The hospitals all say that they are patient focused however it is apparent that all they really care about is the bottom line.
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03/02/2009
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Nov 07, 2008
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