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SURGERY CONSULTATION
Sep 08, 2009
Sept. 4th was our consultation with the surgeon. It went well, we learned a lot, and are very much looking forward to this life changing event. After talking with Dr. Ben-Meir, we decided to go with the Lap-band as opposed to the Realize Band. He didn't really say which one he prefered, he just stated that some say there is less erosion risk with the Lap-band because of the way it wraps around your stomach once filled. The realize band when filled is shaped like a triangle so there are 3 stress points where as the Lap-band is more so evenly distributed. At least that is what I gathered from his infromation. Also, the port on the Lap-band is easier for them to find for the fills.I had my sleep study the week before and just got my results today. No sleep apnea, which I'm suprised. I did have a lot of trouble sleeping so it makes me wonder how the technician was even able to get an accurate study. According to my results it took me 179 minutes to fall asleep and I slept a total of 233 minutes. I sure don't remember getting that much sleep. I must have been in a super light sleep because I remember looking at the clock on my cellphone many times and the last time I looked it was after 4am and I had to get up at 6:30am. Oh well, sure hope I still get approved for surgery. I'm sure I will since my BMI is over 50.
Now, all I have left to do is get my Upper GI and my letter of recommendation from my Dr. and then we wait to hear from the insurance co. My case worker said it was possible to be looking at having surgery in late Oct. or Nov. I'm so stoked! I'm so tired of being this way.
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About Me
Oswego, NY
Location
55.8
BMI
Surgery
02/01/2010
Surgery Date
Aug 25, 2009
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