Re: Re: Opposition/welcome!

[Guest guest]

Hi Claudine, sounds like you're well on your way to getting switched. Dr.

Dennis in Marrietta does it - laproscopically. I had a consult with

him last week and really liked him. Several folks on the list are being

switched by him on October 10 and 11th. You can go to his web site

www.mini-surg.com and print a patient info sheet, fill it our and fax it to

him. Welcome to the list - sending happy thoughts and warm wishes.... W

[Guest guest]

Claudine,

Many of us live a great distance from our surgeon, but have talked to them

via email and/or phone. You may want to give it a shot as you begin your

journey!!!

Rabecca

Dr B, Spain

6/2001

Re: Re: Opposition/welcome!

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> Teri wrote:

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> > Welcome to the group, there is alot of knowledge to be shared here.

> > Have you decided on a surgery yet? The type of surgery is a major

> > decision, you are smart to find out everything there is to know about

> > all the available surgeries. Good luck and don't be a stranger!

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> Thank you Teri!

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> I have been fervously researching everything I can on WSL for the past 2

> weeks and have joined a couple of online support groups. I thought that

> RNY was what I wanted until I read about BPD/DS. That sounds like the

> one I prefer.

> I have talked to my PCP yesterday, who was interested in learning more,

> and very supportive, and today I talked to my therapist/counselor, who

> is even more supportive! I am very pleased with both these wonderful

> professionals.

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> I guess my next step is to contact a surgeon who performs the BPD/DS

> (closest one is Atlanta), and start talking to them. I'm not sure how I

> will go about doing this, since face-to-face consultation is just a

> little difficult due to distance and my job.

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> So any suggestions as to the best way to go about consulting a surgeon

> would be greatly appreciated.

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> I have insurance (BCBSfederal), but with my weight and co-morbidities, I

> would hope that they have no problem approving the surgury.

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> Ideally I would like to get this done mid-january, since things will

> have slowed down then and I'll have sick leave and annual leave saved up

> to use while I'm out.

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> So now that I've gone on and on....I'll hush up and listen.

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> Thanks for being a concerned and out-spoken group. This is wonderful!

>

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> Claudine Raymo

> Jovilea Boxers and Bostons

> Seneca Oaks Farm

> jovilea@...

> http://www.geocities.com/jovilea_boxers/

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