Getting a little impatient...

Jul 20, 2009

   I know it has been a while since I have written, but I have been waiting for something exciting to happen....and still waiting.
Well I went for my initial visit with the surgeon, and I swear I fell into a lap-band infomercial! There was life size poster of a woman who had the lap-band procedure in that office,when I went to the room there were 8 items (either calendar,or poster) with the lap band logo.There was pre-made packet for me with,you guessed it all lap-band info.And to top it off, there was 2 vials, and needles (sealed obviously)on the table ready for someone's fill. The nurse came in and says to me..." so you are interested in the lap-band". I immediately stopped her and said,"when I filled out the paperwork at the seminar, I specified that I wanted the RNY."She asked me why I chose RNY I gave her my personal reasons.I also told her that when I first started this journey about 3yrs ago, it was the lap-band that caught my attention,but once I started doing my research, I decided that RNY was the best choice for me.I also told her That I know Dr.Fiallo was the best surgeon around,but If he did not want to do it, then I can easily go to another surgeon out in Boston that was highly recomended.I did not want to sound like a bitch, but I wanted to let her know how serious I was with my desicion.She also told me that since I chose RNY, I have to go to 4 support group meetings as oppose to 2 with lap- band. so my last meeting is october 1st.!!! When the doctor came in he checked me out asked me why I decided on RNY, and once again I gave him my personal reasons.He spoke about the long term effects, and the risks. He was very brief, but to the point.I think it went well.  They gave me a checklist that I must have completed before they can submit  to the insurance company. The only 4 things I have to do on my checklist, are the support meetings. So like I said before I am waitng... So stay tuned!!

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12/04/2009
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Mar 26, 2009
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