"<b><font color=red>2/1/02</b></font> (This review is about another doctor at BTC which I am no longer going to use as my physician....please read below for comments on Dr. Kane) My impression of Dr. Lane was that he was very professional. He took the time to answer the many questions I had. I was very prepared prior to my consultation so I had many things to ask. He was happy to answer my questions.
The staff at BTC was very nice. I did wait about an hour past my appointment time before I was called though.
Dr. Lane was very honest when I asked him questions about the risks of surgery. Of course, everyone is different....but he went through the risks, then detailed what he and BTC does to help you prevent risks so that you have a sucessful operation.
I haven't had surgery yet....actually, I am still deciding. Dr. Lane said that BTC is about 6 months away from being able to do the surgery Laproscopically. At this point...i don't know if I'm going to search for a physician that will do it laproscopically. If anyone can recommend someone in MI...please email me!
<p><p><b><font color=red>2/21/02</font></b>--Well, today I spoke to someone I met through obesity.com on the phone. What a great help she was to me....thank you!
Also, I've decided that I do not want to have an open RNY through BTC because I was told I'm a perfect candidate for the Lap surgery (which BTS doesn't do yet) I would much rather not have as much pain, or have that big scar if I can have it done Laproscopically. Plus, you are moving around a lot faster...which is important for not getting a blood clot (so I'm told).
I'm looking forward to getting an appointment. I'll update more after I see my new doctor.
<p><p><b><font color=red>3/24/02</font></b>--Well....I went to a required seminar yesterday and got that out of the way. I didn't really learn anything that I didn't already know, but had to pay for plane ticket and hotel to fly out of state for this required seminar anyway. It's a technicality...but an expensive one.<p><p> Got to see Dr. Kane. He does the procedure Laproscopically, and I believe he is the doctor I want to go with. He is very thorough....I can tell by the explanation of the process he follows. He's been doing this for years, and so has his father, so I feel very comfortable with him. <p><p>Now, I need to send in my completed paperwork. My situation is unusual though....I've already gotten an approval letter from my insurance company....so I'm ahead of the game. Just need to hear from Dr. Kane's office to find out what kind of presurgery labs I need. :) I'll update more later.
<p><p><b><font color=red>2/18/03</font></b>--Yes, it's been a long while since I've updated my page. I had my surgery (Lap RNY) on 6/18/02. I'm doing well, although I haven't been able to exercise very much due to an injury. As of today, I have now lost 100lbs, and feel like a totally different person. My clothes are fitting me so much better, and I'm starting to get a lot of compliments on my weight loss. I'm so grateful for this surgery.
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