joycebelive
Surgeon's Consult
Oct 02, 2009
Today I had my first consult with Dr. Fernandez. When I got there I had to do the usual vitals and meds information. His nurse, Elizabeth, came in and asked me some questions about why I would prefer RNY to the Lap-Band and I told her I was concerned about having a foreign object in my body for the rest of my life. She then looked at my chart and seemed stunned that my insurance would not cover the procedure. I explained that my PCP had sent in a letter of pre-determination and that I was hoping to be able to fight the insurance company if needed.After waiting for a long time and feeling scared, nauseous and weepy, Dr.Fuzz finally came in. It was not a long meeting. He said that at my age it would probably be advisable for me to consider the Lap-Band and explained to me why he would never recommend the mini gastric bypass.
My husband and I both left feeling that the previous option of mini gastric bypass was no longer an option and considering the possibilities of the Lap-Band.
