Well my journey begins

May 14, 2009

5-14-2009

I am a 44 year old, who has been "large"  to different degrees my entire life. Currently, I am 6"3" 301lbs BMI 37, type 2 diabetic struggleing, and sleep apnea. One year ago I was 235lbs, what happened? Too many bad excuses, but the huge event was one day after my 43rd birthday, I had a guy jump in front of my work truck. I honestly don't know the out come, just found not at fault by police and company. No-one will tell me about the guy I hit, so I assume the worst. I have been in counseling for a year, been on meds for that for a year, and lost control of my diabetes. Then to top it off in November I had a bus take me out and total my van, when it rains it pours. Enough of the whining.

I decide about 6 weeks ago I had to do something, originally I was thinking Lap Band. I attended a seminar by Dr Averbach. I was impressed with Dr Averbach and Cathy who worked in his office and had Gastric bypass herself. I setup an appt, and Dr Averbach was going to be my surgeon. I had an appt already with my Endo, so I talked it over with him. He suggested Lap Band might not be my best option. So I find OH and start doing research. Then I learn about DS, and how it is even better for diabetes than RNY. OK something new to look into. I call Dr Averbachs office, he doesn't do DS. Bummer.  I start looking for DS surgeons, and only find two in MD. Because I have two young daughters,, I really kind of need to stay local. I make an appt with my PCP to discuss it with her, she is all for it, even better, she is familiar with Dr Vanguri, and recommends him.

I still have an appt with Dr Averbach, and setting up an appt with Dr Vanguri. Not completely set on surgeon or procedure, I want to talk with both. Stay tuned.

Thanks

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5-18-09:

Attended a support group meeting of Dr Vanguri's on 5-17-09, left feeling pretty good about the Staff and Dr Vanguri.
I had sent my info packet back Friday, and today I got a call from his office, and have an appt set for 6-2-09 for first visit. I have heard two great reviews from differnt medical types, whom I respect. So 5-29-09 talking to Dr Averbach, and 6-2-09 talking to Dr Vanguri.

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6-02-09

Went to Dr Averbach on the 29th of May, his opinion was I didn't need a DS, but was all for me going to talk to Dr Vanguri. Saw Dr Vanguri today, he also said DS was way to overboard for me,  and might actually be dangerous as my BMI "is not that bad".  I had two glowing referals for Vanguri, but my endo was dead set against useing Vanguri. Since he is a key player, I decided RNY with Dr Averbach.

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7-08-09

Dr Averbachs office sent in all my paperwork to my insureance, Aetna

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About Me
Reisterstown, MD
Location
37.1
BMI
RNY
Surgery
08/10/2009
Surgery Date
May 09, 2009
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