Nancy L.
Jersey city, NJ, USA
Post Op - BMI: 35.0
Surgery Type: Fobi Pouch Gastric Bypass
Member ID: R1081347481
Surgeon: Ajay Goyal, MD, FACS

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Well today is December 3. My appt for the WLS seminar is in 6 days. I've been debating about this for almost 1 year. But I finally decided to take the plunge. Why? well 2 weeks ago I had to have a D&C because of my weight I produce too much estrogen. Well emotionally I was a train wreck. I cried for days because I've always wanted children and even though I cant have them it just felt like someone had taken all my hopes and thrown them to the floor and riverdanced all over them. But that's not what made me do it. I decided to be nosey and check my chart. As soon as I opened it up I saw soemthing that crushed me. Extreme Obesity was written on my chart and underlined. I felt so hurt and betrayed by my Dr. I felt even worse when they came to roll me into the emergency room. It was a puny asian guy about 1/2 my height and weight. I pleaded to walk in but they wouldnt hear of it! All I remember as I drifted off to sleep was crying and asking God to protect my husband if I should never wake up. The days after that I was quiet or shady as my husband put it because I saw myself in the mirror again and I looked like a giant dollop of pudding. I was smiling at the time and all the smiles went away. I just felt awful. Anyway, here I am counting down the days. Last night made me even more determined to have surgery if God allows. My husband and I went to the mall and we're big dog lovers. well we went to visit our friends at the pet store and as I walked in I saw this beautiful woman. My heart just went to the floor and I thought to myself one day I'll get to be her size and beauty. But my husband made some comment nice and loud right next to her that he married me...yada yada yada. I loved him so much at that moment. Ladies I ask for prayers. Lots of them as I am terrified, but as they say, the means will justify the ends.

2004




December 10, 2004 - I went to my very first seminar for WLS with Dr. Ajay Goyal. Hubba hubba...what a sweet spirit this man has. He was so straight forward and funny! I'm so happy and I wasnt afraid. Before when I spoke outloud that i was going to have the surgery I would almost cry, but all my fear has been taken away. Thank you Jesus!!

My appointment is Tuesday. I have to get 4 letters (nutritionist, PCP, psychologist and of course Dr. Ajay Goyal). But I'm also throwing in another letter from my GYNO because I have to have a D&C 2 times a year because of my weight that causes me to make excess estrogen and believe me ladies for a person who has gone thru menopause I do not like to bleed! ha ha ha. anyway ladies, I'm hoping that Tuesday hurry up and come!

December 14, 2004
I had my first consult with Dr. Goyal yesterday. Ladies his office staff is great. Dawne has been so kind and they are big on confidentiality. They even have the scale all the way at the back of the office so whomever you bring never knows your true weight unless you disclose it. The Dr didnt beat around the bush he was very blunt and honest. a total plus. I brought my husband with me. Some lady in the weighting room (im sure it was a plant from satan to unnerve me) told my husband that she hears alot of people are dying from this. my husband who is afraid was even more nervous. He actually begun crying in the Dr office. But I trust Dr. Goyal. My surgery will take longer because of my scar tissue and I told him to tell me if he woldnt do it but he is going to operate. He wouldnt promise me lap becuase he might have to open, but again the honesty in him kicked in. again a total plus. My husband was a mess yesterday but finally I think its sinking in. I'm 34 years old and 47% of me is pure fat. I'm going to die one way or the other. I'd rather die trying to make a change in my life. I dont want to be in a wheel chair. I'm too young. I have no self control whatsoever. but I am trusting in Jesus to pull me through. I mean no man knows the hour/day they will be called home.

my husband is even giving me the money for the nutritionist! praise God. I'm so happy! I'm trying to squeeze the money for the psychologist for this week as well. keep your fingers crossed ladies.

Personal Note: I feel bad because I havent told my best friend in the whole world willi. But i'm keeping this private for now. I'm a little weary of sharing with others in case my insurnace turns me down. I dont want to feel like a fool. But I do love her alot and need her to stand by me.

December 20, 2004 - Well tonite is my nutritionist appointment. I'm pretty embarassed about what she will tell me. I know I should be eating better but I am not. I can feel my stomach stretching from all the food im throwing into it. And you know what? Last night I realized as I drank 12 oz of soda that the doctor was right. Soda is nothing but liquid fat/calories. Why do I keep doing this? I have no self control whatsoever. I need to change my lifestyle before I dont have a life to change.

Also over the weekend I found out that my mom had a slight stroke a month ago. My paternal grandfather had a full out heart attack and suffers from high blood pressure. My grandmother suffers from diabetes. Great! The chances of me getting them must be higher now!I'm going to tell my doctor tonite for the folder, but I'm not sure if this enyhances the chances that I'll be turned down for the surgery. Who knows, insurance companies have their own agendas. Well ladies, I'll write more tomorrow. BTW,my husband who was opposed to this surgery for 1 year is paying the $125 for the nutritionist tonite. He is trying his best to be supportive, even though I know he is terrified (cried at the Dr office) of me having this surgery. I havent told anyone because I guess I dont want to feel like a fool if it doesnt work out the way I have it. Plus I really dont want anyone discouraging me. It's my personal decision and well those that love you dont always understand. but what they forget is that I could die of a heart attack at any time. Tomorrow isnt promised. So live today like it was your last day. God bless and see you tomorrow.

December 22, 2004 - Well I forgot to update yesterday. But that's ok, dont want to bore anyone reading this. Anyway I went to the nutritionist. Very sweet woman. Very petite and thing. But another sweet spirit. Never felt like she was looking down at me or made me feel like I'm an idiot. Very kind and very helpful. Wish she'd be part of my insurance and I'd see her on a regular basis.

Well tonight is my Pscyh appt. I'm pretty excited. I have so much inside to tell. I know im an emotional eater. I eat at the drop of the hat. It shouldnt be this way, but that's what I do. Anyway, I called Cynthia yest to make sure that my letter was mailed cause my PCP never received it. She put my fears to rest and is leaving me another letter today so that I could deliver it to my doctor tomorrow. I want to get the ball rolling already. Not a big deal. I just dont want to wait. I cant go up 1 flight of stairs now without feeling like my chest is caving in on me. I'm coughing like mad and I'm pretty embarassed about the whole situation. Can't wait to kick this cold and this weight. I hate being so big. I hate it, but not enough to stop eating. Isnt that the most ridiculous thing you ever heard?

Well I still havent told my Best Friend. I wanted to tell my mom last nite but I dont want to hear their fears. I have my own. I pray that my family and best friend can understand why I'm doing this. I want to enjoy being around them for a long time. I want to dance at my best friends wedding and at her children's wedding. But if I continue I wont even see my grandchild's high school grad. Please keep praying for me.

December 23, 2004 - well I had my psych appt yesterday. she was so sweet. another sweet spirit. she reminded me of genovive from trading spaces. She never made me feel bad or anything. I was determined to be as forthcoming as possible. I went in there and very non-chalantly spilled out my deepest darkest secrets. Dont ask me why. I just know that I went in there and blabbed my whole life story. It felt good being able to talk to an impartial third party.

I mean dont get me wrong I talk my BF ear off all the time. and she is so wonderful. She listens to me and is so supportive. I wish everyone had a Best Friend like I do. She's the best. I've moved about 12 times in the last 8 years and you can bet that every single time she was right there with me. When I would go apartment hunting in the pouring rain with no umbrella she quietly trudged along with me. always supporting me. always being who she is....a little replica of Jesus grace and mercy. praise God for her. She's going to be mad when I finally tell her because she'll feel excluded. I'm not trying to exclude her. This is just a personal journey that is private right now. When all is said and done I will bring her into it and tell her my plans. I just dont want to hear her fears for my life. She's in the medical field and she'll worry about me. I have my own fears to worry about. But I want to do this becuase I'm 34 and I cant even go with her to Great Adventures because I dont fit into the rides. I cant do anything fun with her. I'm so embarassed to be seen in public. She's a real people person and she never looks down on me. but i feel embarassed for her. u know what i mean?

Anyway, so back to my news. So I did my psych appt and then I had to ask the staff to call me a cab. Ladies we began talking and they made me want to quit my job and work with them. They were so nice and down to earth. They gave me advice on a certain issue and well let's just say that I cant wait to get my hands on some money to bless them. They were so sweet and kind and down to earth. yes i know i already said this, but it's worth repeating! I would never regret this decision. Dr. Goyal has surrounded himself with little replicas of Jesus and His love. :)

I was suppose to do my blood work today but my old buddy was there and she made pancakes. who can resist? lol Well Happy HOlidays to all! May Jesus shine His light upon you and your family and heart! See ya Monday!

December 28, 2004
Howdy! Well I had my exams today. I also called my primary and they never received the letter. So I'm having my sis drive me tomorrow to pick up another copy. I would like to have everything done before the new year. Man I tell you that I hate having this guilt. I want to tell those that I love but its a private personal journey. I'll tell everyone when I'm ready. I just pray that they dont get all mad and that they realize that I have to do this for my health. I cant take the pain anymore. The pain is constant now. I hate it!

In any case, it's a few days before the new year. Let's see what God has in store for me next year! Oh today I met another patient of Dr. Goyal. She was the outpatient registration nurse. And of course again they sung his praises. Why they even went to prove my point again. Remember I said that Dr. Goyal made a commitment to us and that we werent money to him? Well this woman had a change in insurance and as a result she didnt go to him for a few weeks. Dr. Goyal told her that he didnt care about her insurance, that she would have taken care of her regardless. See what I mean? What a nice person he is. praise God that Jesus brought us to Him.

See ya!


2005



January 6, 2005
Well the new year came and so did my 2nd visit to the doctor. but so did 4 new pounds from last year. I felt so low. the dr was very serious and spoke to me very honestly. of course i feel even lower. He has confidence that I'll lose the extra weight, I'm confident that i'll gain more. He wont operate if I continue to gain weight. I've never had self control, which is why I'm in this predicament in the first place. :( My Next appt is around February 8. I'm so scared that I wont have lost the weight. I cant control my big mouth.

Well other than that I am at work and wishing I were home. Wish I had something good to write about.

January 10, 2005
It's my sisters birthday today. Happy Birthday Jo-Jo! Alot has happened in 4 days.

Well I had to go to my GYN. I was bleeding again. I shouldnt be bleeding since I have no ovaries and no tubes and I just got a D&C in November. Well the doctor tells me that eventually my uterus will have to come out because I cant continue to have all these operations. I'm too young. He put me on some type of hormone and I'll go for a second opinion and then the uterus will come out. I cant tell you how much this hurt to hear. Deep inside I harbored the hope that I'd win the lotto (dont laugh) and I'd be able to afford the artificial insemination. I took my husband with me to the appt because I knew he'd give me strength. I started to cry and he was my rock! He made me feel better. Even though it still hurts I dont cry or mourn for the child I could never have. God allowed this for a reason. :)

Anyway, the next day, Friday, January 7 my WLS surgeon calls me and tells me I'm positive for H-Pylori. Great! :(
It's a bacteria that eats the linining of your stomach and let's you get ulcers and if untreated somewhere along the line it might lead to Cancer. So that must mean that my stomach acids are off the chart. He's treating me now so that I wont suffer when the time comes for the operation.

Same day I read on here that WLS has been excluded from my insurance. Words cant even describe what I feel. I'm still hopeful that God would make a way for me. Please Jesus help me. I need your help in this area. Also I had a dream not to long ago that someone came up to me and told me that they smlled blood and in the dream I said oh so my surgery was approved, that's why they smelled blood and that other thing. Dont ask what the other thing was about because for the life of me I cant figure it out. And yest I read that someone on here died from complications. Great. Now I'm really freaking out.

Well I'm here still. Researching and reading other people's journals and life stories. Taking hope from where I can. Hoping against hope that my surgery will be approved.

My best frined called and she's getting married towards the end of the year. I'm so happy for her. I hope i'll be alive to dance at he wedding. Obesity can kill. Tomorow isnt promised. Well please continue to pray for me and pray for my wonderful husband. I love him so much and would never want to die and leave him alone.

January 12, 2005
I cant tell you how happy I feel today. I just felt my grandchild kick! I can't wait for my little fat gum drop to come out! I told my daughter, you see he knows my voice! :)

anyway, I been praying alot for my husband. alot of bad people wish him ill. So please pray for him. I know my husband is a good man and I will stand by him.

Well yesterday I called my insurance and they said that they will cover the surgery for morbidly obese people with a bmi of 35. I was so happy cause my bmi is 48. The first time I was happy that I was morbidly obese. lolol

I've met alot of nice women on here. Kathy and Sharon and Judy. I've talked to them once or twice and they have been so encouraging. I just pray that I can lose those 4 pounds before the 8th of February. I even went so far as to buy 2 enemas and 1 citrine thingy which will help move and clean all my bowels.

Well my little sister is coming from PR. She's on her way to the airport as I update this. May the Lord guide her plane in the palm of His hands. :) Good night!!!


January 24, 2005
Hi everyone. I'm here hanging out with my snoring husband. He's asleep again and I'm bored. It's times like this that make me want to hurry up and speed up my surgery. I'm so lonely. I was suppose to lose 4 pounds and I think I gained 10! I feel so hurt. i dont want to hear the doctor yell at me. I'm just sick of it. I hate my life. I'm so scared. Pray for me.




Well its March 2, 2005
Never thought I'd see the day when I wasnt updating my profile or even on the messageboard lurking. :) Well alot has happened. First I got a tentative date! Yay! Second I decided to do the lap band surgery. yay! I'm truly afraid of doing the other one. Plus I cant afford to take 6 weeks off. My boss just became Senior Vice President and well you know it might be too easy to have someone take my job. Besides, this will give me a chance to tone while I lose. I just pray that I could get motivated enough to go to the gym.

Anyway, I spoke to wilma, aka my best friend, and I told her to let's do it together. So her appt is for March 21 for her PCP to begin the 6 month regimen her insurnace is asking for. I havent told her about my surgery for alot of reasons, but I'll tell her soon enough. I just hate confrontation. I feel bad for excluding her, but this is my own personal journey. I hope she understands.

Well this will be all for now. Im happy I'm back on here lurking again. lol btw, my pc was down and God fixed it. Isnt God good? :)




May 10, 2005
Well it's been 3 weeks since my surgery. It was my best decision that I ever did. It's a long battle because I have always loved food. I woke up thinking about food everyday. Sometimes I went to bed thinking about what I was going to eat the next day. How sad right? That was my life.

Funny thing is that I'm still plotting what I can eat next. I cant wait to be able to have normal foods. I'm not doing the pureed thing because it just disgusts me to think about it. So I can eat things like Rice, bread, and stuff. I've gotten away with small amounts of chicken and potato. However, I have come to the grim determination that more than 1 Egg will KILL ME. Now to the average person this may not mean a thing, but to me who used to eat 1 dozen eggs a week its like torture! So here I am lamenting over eggs and dying for the day when I can mozy on over to the local pizzeria and eat my 1st slice of pizza. I have been craving this since I got out of surgery. lol Also my next craving is chicken wings and white rice from the local chinese restaurant. I'm dying to eat that! My mom told me some horror story about a lady she knew that ate chinese food and got some horrible bacteria and died. So she has put the fear of God in me and I'm afraid to ask my doctor because I know he's going to say something along the lines of "why would you eat that? isnt the whole point of having this surgery to lose weight? do you know how awful that oil is to your system, blah, blah, blah. and he'd be right, but it doesnt stop the fact that i'm craving it. oh and jelly beans! i need jelly beans! lol

Well here's a tip for those that used to drink loads of liquids while eating and immediately after eating. I am usually thirsty and therefore I pop a quick Sugar Free Ice Pop in my mouth. It feels so good and satisfies that thirsty feeling.

It's been a while since I updated my website. Pure laziness I guess. But I'll do my best to update now. I have lost 16.4 pounds and am very excited. im not good with water. yesterday i drank 40 ounces the most since my operation. water hurts. not all the time, but sometime. i think its the way i drink it.i chug it down. i try sipping it but the animal in me comes out and i end up drinking too fast. lol

Is anyone actually reading this? You know I'm not sure if I'm helping someone by updating my profile or if no one is actually reading it. So I'll put it to the test. If you are reading this profile shoot me an email and I'll continue updating it.

That's all folks! See ya next time!



May 16, 2005
Good morning everyone! It's 10 a.m. and I've decided to update my profile a bit. never mind the fact that my boss is on his way back here. he's going to be nosey and check this out. but at this point im disgusted. I've heard it said that he's trying to get rid of a few people and that includes me. Well whatever I dont really care because I'm ready for a change. I just pray that they offer me a package deal. I've talked it over with my husband and we've decided that if they offer me a deal that we are going to save the money and I'll get another job and by Feb/March of next year (if it's God's will) we will head on out to Alpharetta, GA. My brother moved to Stone Mountain a few months ago and well I need a change. My husband and I want a chance to start over. So there's a few things we need to pay and I'm going to do it the first chance I get. The checks havent cleared, so I cant do anything yet. lolol He doesnt know I'm going to pay 1/2 of what is owed. But what the heck, I want to leave a clean slate behind.

Anyway, i've met a girl named mimi. she's so sweet. i have encoaurged her to go to my Dr. and start to fight for her life. Insurances are a pain in the tush, but always remember mimi that it's what God says that matters and that when God is for you, who can be against you? Also, whatever door God opens no devil or demon or insurance company can close! One thing my nutritionist said to me was "isnt 5 dollars a day worth it if it means loosing weight"...girl it certainly is. So no matter what it costs, go for it girl! Research charity care! Do whatever it takes! talk to the insurance company about covering hospital costs if you pay for the surgery! I wish you the best girl! You and that beautiful daughter! oh and your hubby too!

Well ladies, guess what? my best friend is getting married September 24 and I'm the maid of honor! that means im going to be run ragged all over the place and that I'll have to buy a dress i'm only going to wear once! lol oh well, at least I'll get to dance at her wedding! :)

Ok, this is the end. Go on and go lurk in the message board! :)




JUne 14, 2005

Well here I am again. I've been on this message board 5 days a week and have been so lazy to update my profile. And just to warn you this update wont be long either. lol

Well i've lost a total of 37 pounds in 2 months. im happy but at the same time i wish it were more. but let it not be said that im looking a gift horse in the mouth. lolol

ive been thinking alot lately about my plastic surgery that i will require. i have no money for them. BUT that's life. One day God will provide, if it's HIS will. My will keeps getting me into trouble. I'm also terrified of the pain of a tummy tuck (TT)and the thigh lift. that's my biggest fear. i hate pain! anyway today i found out that there's a difference between a panilectumy and a tummy tuck! omG. what a dope i have been. im watching the boards for the answer to that question faithfully!

anyway, im at work and well i wish i worked closer to home. u know this 1 1/2 hour commute is just plain annoying. i dont want to do it anymore. i want and desperately need to work, but i could certainly do without the commute!

well on a high note i had a small piece of bannana today. woo hoo. no burning sensation! but i have noticed im eating more fried foods. that's not good and im revertin back to drinking soda! that's def not good. so much cheap calories for nohting.

well i must get back to work. please keep praying for me.





JUne 28, 2005

Well I've been doing alot of thinking and I realize that I am not happy in NY anymore. I want a house with a real back yard and a front yard. I want to be able to drive to work and spend less than 30 minutes doing it! I hate this 1 hour and 15 min commute which has been known to turn into over 2 hours! I want to live in florida. I want to own my own home!

I've also realized that my husband needs a job to feel better about himself as a man and person. I know he has issues, but that's beside the point. If you are reading this and you have a job for him, please email us right away.

Another thing I've realized is that I want to learn to crochet. Does anyone out there have a free video they are willing to give me? I'm desperate!

OH and the next time I go out and buy something really expensive in a non-refund store.........SLAP THE CRAP OUT OF ME!

I need to hear from Jesus right now really bad. I'm praying and im waiting. If you have an encouraging word, please email me.

I've lost 41 pounds and my belly is still sticking out. i so want it to lay down flat so that i could go down a shirt size. I'm tired of being this size. I hate it.

Sorry this is so short and kinda blunt, but I thought I should update. Talk to you guys later. :)

Nancy



July 5, 2005
Well I have some measurements to list here. I was absolutely shocked that the numbers last night, but since it will soon be my past I wont feel bad writing them down. Here goes nothing as they say.

Love Handle - 61 1/2
Waist - 51.5
Neck - 15
Arm 17
Calf - 19
Knee - 17
Hips - 55
Thigh - 28
Chest - 56
Ankle - 9
Wrist - 6 1/2

Can you believe it? That spare tire around my middle is 10 inches bigger than my waist! amazing! No wonder I'm still the same shirt size.

On the other hand I havent been a 51 waist since 1998! So that's like a total plus!! Another 20 inches to go or 120 pounds! lol

My best friend in the whole world broke off her engagement and called off the wedding after her ex-fiance put iton hold. He only did that because he was calling other women and not telling them he was involved. He got caught and then tried to shift the blame onto my b.f. Thank God that she sought Godly counsel and she's actually heeding it. Please keep her in your prayers. God knows her name, so I wont make it public. Thanks!

Well I'm hoping to go to the mall tonite to get an electric staple gun. I want to reupholster my kitchen chairs and this is the only way to do it. I went to walmart and the gun I got from them sucked big time. I'm really in the mood to try it. I been watching alot of HGTV. Hope I dont staple my everything wrong!

Talk to you guys later!

Nancy





July 11, 2005
Well I want to write that KKreis, a nurse here at OH has got to be one of the nicest people. I wrote to her about my friend having an absess on his arm a few days ago. She responded quickly and today I come in and check my email and its a follow-up question from her, asking if my friend was alright. that made me feel so good. I just had to write it here. thank you Jesus for people like her. Im sure she's just a peace of pie! :)

Anyway, Im down 50 pounds. Im so happy. It has been a struggle because im a jelly bean addict. lol Im also eating out of boredom again. Im worried im going to ruin my surgery. Please pray for me.

Oh and I just had to tell someone. I been watching alot of HGTV and I reupholstered my kitchen chairs this weekend! they look fabulous. I took about 2 hours with big breaks in between. like 1/2 hour or so. lol they look great. My next project is to make some valances with beads for the kitchen to match the chairs. i've got the material, but all i need now is 6 more feet of beads. i got them in walmart, but i have no car and am dependent on my sister to take me once a month or every other month. so pray for me.

Well this is all for now. Talk to you guys later.




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August 8, 2005
Sorry its been so long since I posted. Been going thru a few things. Trying to sell stuff on ebay to get money to send to husband for basic supplies. Here's an updated picture of me.



August 24, 2005
Ok here's the most embarassing thing. I had to post on the message board asking for help. I dont want money, I just want Zinc Citrate and Liquid Protein. I have no money to buy them. Im afraid because the dr told me to take it, but unlike him I cant charge anyone $20,000 for my surgical services. They wouldnt live thru my surgeries because I am not a surgeon. So that means I am not rich. Im broke. Today I was thinking that I need to buy bread and syrup so that we can eat french toast on the weekend. It's filling and we can also make grilled cheese sandwiches!

I have no money and my food is running out. God please help me. I'm praying my husband find a job. 4 people living on 1 salary is alot. God is good and I know He will make a way for us. I pray that God touch someone's heart and they would mail me the pills. I dont want money just the supplements. God please help me.

I've also hit a plateu. nothing for 2 weeks. thankfully nothing gained. lol well let me get back to work.

If anyone reads this and you are interested in buying a paintball gun please let me know. Also some plus sized clothing too. This wil help us tremendously.




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    Surgeon Info:
    Surgeon: Ajay Goyal, MD, FACS
    My First impression of Dr Goyal was how absolutely cute he was. I even told my husband. But then I thought, what a sweet spirit he has. The man is devoted to his work/art. He is very straight forward and you will not be disappointed in his patience and aftercare. Why he even goes to the support groups! Amazing! Totally devoted! You will not be sorry you picked him! His office staff is wonderful. Cynthia and Dawn are just angels sent from above. They are very big on confidentiality, so you wont see your information floating about and they wont even discuss anything over the phone if they are not in a private setting. So Ladies/Gentlemen please feel secure that no one else will even know you went to them. Why they even have a cover page on top of the sign in sheet! See what I mean about privacy! He emphasized after care more than my husband. I mean the man said that he is making a lifetime commitment to me. I actually believe him more than I believe my husband when he says he'll never leave me! ha ha ha. Seriously though, he did promise us that this is not just a surgery for him, it's a lifetime commitment. (just like my marriage to my wonderful hubby) He seems to have a good aftercare program. He has monthly support group meetings. He gives you his pager/cell number. What more can the man do? I mean short of moving in with each and every single one of us. He is totally devoted to his work/art. and he goes over the risks continuously. Surgical competence is great. However, it's that bedside manner than can mean the difference. I want to be confident that whomever operates on me, for whatever reason that I could trust him. Any surgery is risky and if you dont feel safe with your doctor then you better keep looking elsewhere. Personally Dr. Goyal has a very sweet spirit, but dont let that fool you, the man is sure of his competencies as a doctor and will never operate on you because of money reasons. I never felt like I was just an addition to his new house or a ski trip to the french alps. He sat down and laid out all the cards on the table. Not once BUT TWICE. And he has them on his website. I'm very confident in my selection. He honestly cares for me and my well being. I cant emphasize how devoted the man is and how confident I am that I have made the best decision of my life. God bless and good luck.
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    UnitedHealth Care, EPO