Change can come so fast....

Dec 21, 2009

Things can change in the blink of an eye. I didn't write any posts in Nov because there was absolutely no changes on the surgery end of things. I did manage to do the Atkins successfully for 5 weeks and lose like 23 lbs and a month later I still have that off so that is good news. So i guess the newest news about Dr. Savoie is not good, at least for us DSers... Very discouraging for sure. However I do have a bit of encouraging news, I have been on Dr. Beausoleils list for the RNY since August of 2007.  As soon as I found out the DS wouldn't happen for at least another year and maybe not ever in NB, I started thinking of my options. I could either see about switching to the lapband and hope they would keep my place in line from my original consult with Dr. Savoie of Oct, 23, 08.  I don't feel that the lapband is for me and that I need something more agressive as I have a higher BMI. I have a sister who has been successful with the RNY surgery and is a little over 2 years out.  So I figured I would call Dr. B's office and see where I am on the list and Miracle of miracles I was due to be called and she gave me an appt over the phone for January 11th so to say I am excited is a slight understatement....i am looking forward to meeting the surgeon and praying that I fit his criteria for the RNY surgery which was my first choice before I heard about the DS.  Let me just say if Dr. Savoie called me tomorrow and I had the choice between the two surgeries, after about 4 years of research I would choose the DS in a heartbeat but with that option out of the picture for now, I would be very pleased and positive that I would do very well with the RNY also. I am a very postive person and like to make the most of what life dishes out so I think this tool will help me fine.  Let me just be clear, I to have gained and lost hundreds of pounds, but just couldn't seem to keep it off and have a current BMI of like 55 or more. Anyway I will keep you posted and we will see what Dr. B has to say, if you are reading this, pray for me!!

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