treiser
6/23/07
Jun 22, 2007
)! I have learned from what I can see that my Dr., Dr. Harris prefers the open RNY over laproscopic and doesn't like the band (thank goodness for me, I was pressured into the band by a previous Dr., but my insurance denied the claim). I am a little concerned about the open vs lap RNY however, from what I have read and I'm sure I will learn more at my class on Monday, but he prefers the open so that he can check out other areas of your internal organs to make sure everything looks good and the surgery is easier to perform this way. I no longer have my gallbladder so that will not be an issue, but it has been posted on someone else's blog that he actually has found lung cancer during an open surgery. As a nurse I actually am thinking the open might be a good deal, I have had three c-sections and my gallbladder was removed laproscopically and I know that I have a LOT of scar tissue in my abdominal area. I have thought the lap RNY would have a faster recovery time, but from what I read there isn't much difference in the length of hospital stay or the time required to be off from work. I guess once again (I keep reminding myself), I will just relax and let the process happen!!
6/22/07
Jun 22, 2007
6/21/07
Jun 21, 2007
I am concerned about insurance more and more each day! My insurance does not have as strict of guidelines as my last insurance that turned me down, however they only pay for 50% if you are approved. I have figured the cost to be around $20,000, so $10,000 of that will come out of my pocket. I don't mind about the money (I would rather them pay the whole thing), but if the Dr. and hospital will work with me that would be great. But then I think, what if they don't? where will I come up with the money? I really feel that this is something I have to do!! I just keeping thinking about how next year things can be different for me, I will be able to do more and feel better! I want to be able to go places and not worry about what others think, be active and not worry that I'm not going to be able to breath. I feel like my weight holds me back in so many things, in my career and social life - everywhere really! I guess like I keep telling myself, I need to calm down and let the process happen ( easier said than done!)
6/20/07
Jun 20, 2007
6/18/07 and 6/19/07
Jun 19, 2007
6/18/07 - I am currently trying to be approved for weight loss surgery, I had tried in '04 to have the surgery, but my insurance would not pay for it. I now have a different job and different insurance and I am hoping to qualify. I have been overweight really my entire life with brief (and I mean brief) moments of weight loss. I have lost 100 plus pounds on Weight Watchers and then again on Phen-fen, only to re-gain. I have tried every diet in the book and I really feel that I am at the end, I just can't start another diet!
