Re: Re: In need of your support

[Guest guest]

Hi Everyone....

Yesterday, my husband and I traveled to NYC from Albany for my long-awaited

consult with Dr. Gagner. Unfortunately, I did NOT come away with a date for

surgery. I had brought with me a copy of bloodwork done in February, and Dr.

Gagner was very concerned about my low protein and albumin levels. He was

unable to approve my having any wls until we explore the reason for these

values, and (hopefully) rule out any kidney or liver problems. He was very

nice, and could see my disappointment, and he did agree to see me again in

the future after I have some tests done. Needless to say, I was absolutely

BLOWN AWAY. We were not expecting anything at all of this nature, and we took

the train back to Albany in a state of shock, each of us thinking the worst.

Dr. Gagner suggested that I contact my primary physician immediately, so

that's just what I did. I went to see her today, and she ordered all the

additional tests. She is confident that everything will turn out OK and that

I will be able to have my surgery. She is " absolutely certain " that I do NOT

have any serious problems because all my other labs are fine. She thinks that

the low results are probably the result of a glitch at the lab. I'll be

having the new tests next week. I am trying to be optimistic and praying that

everything will turn out OK.

Has anyone out there had a similar experience? If so, I'd like to know about

it. Please keep me in your prayers; I want this so much.

Alice in Upstate New York

Age 52

Mother of 5

5'1 " 272 lbs. BMI: 51

[Guest guest]

Hi Everyone....

Yesterday, my husband and I traveled to NYC from Albany for my long-awaited

consult with Dr. Gagner. Unfortunately, I did NOT come away with a date for

surgery. I had brought with me a copy of bloodwork done in February, and Dr.

Gagner was very concerned about my low protein and albumin levels. He was

unable to approve my having any wls until we explore the reason for these

values, and (hopefully) rule out any kidney or liver problems. He was very

nice, and could see my disappointment, and he did agree to see me again in

the future after I have some tests done. Needless to say, I was absolutely

BLOWN AWAY. We were not expecting anything at all of this nature, and we took

the train back to Albany in a state of shock, each of us thinking the worst.

Dr. Gagner suggested that I contact my primary physician immediately, so

that's just what I did. I went to see her today, and she ordered all the

additional tests. She is confident that everything will turn out OK and that

I will be able to have my surgery. She is " absolutely certain " that I do NOT

have any serious problems because all my other labs are fine. She thinks that

the low results are probably the result of a glitch at the lab. I'll be

having the new tests next week. I am trying to be optimistic and praying that

everything will turn out OK.

Has anyone out there had a similar experience? If so, I'd like to know about

it. Please keep me in your prayers; I want this so much.

Alice in Upstate New York

Age 52

Mother of 5

5'1 " 272 lbs. BMI: 51

[Guest guest]

Hi Everyone....

Yesterday, my husband and I traveled to NYC from Albany for my long-awaited

consult with Dr. Gagner. Unfortunately, I did NOT come away with a date for

surgery. I had brought with me a copy of bloodwork done in February, and Dr.

Gagner was very concerned about my low protein and albumin levels. He was

unable to approve my having any wls until we explore the reason for these

values, and (hopefully) rule out any kidney or liver problems. He was very

nice, and could see my disappointment, and he did agree to see me again in

the future after I have some tests done. Needless to say, I was absolutely

BLOWN AWAY. We were not expecting anything at all of this nature, and we took

the train back to Albany in a state of shock, each of us thinking the worst.

Dr. Gagner suggested that I contact my primary physician immediately, so

that's just what I did. I went to see her today, and she ordered all the

additional tests. She is confident that everything will turn out OK and that

I will be able to have my surgery. She is " absolutely certain " that I do NOT

have any serious problems because all my other labs are fine. She thinks that

the low results are probably the result of a glitch at the lab. I'll be

having the new tests next week. I am trying to be optimistic and praying that

everything will turn out OK.

Has anyone out there had a similar experience? If so, I'd like to know about

it. Please keep me in your prayers; I want this so much.

Alice in Upstate New York

Age 52

Mother of 5

5'1 " 272 lbs. BMI: 51

[Guest guest]

Alice,

You must feel very frustrated with the delay, but

don't give up, it's almost in your grasp! Best of luck

with your tests. Angel

--- esmonda1@... wrote:

> Hi Everyone....

> Yesterday, my husband and I traveled to NYC from

> Albany for my long-awaited

> consult with Dr. Gagner. Unfortunately, I did NOT

> come away with a date for

> surgery. I had brought with me a copy of bloodwork

> done in February, and Dr.

> Gagner was very concerned about my low protein and

> albumin levels. He was

> unable to approve my having any wls until we explore

> the reason for these

> values, and (hopefully) rule out any kidney or liver

> problems. He was very

> nice, and could see my disappointment, and he did

> agree to see me again in

> the future after I have some tests done. Needless to

> say, I was absolutely

> BLOWN AWAY. We were not expecting anything at all of

> this nature, and we took

> the train back to Albany in a state of shock, each

> of us thinking the worst.

> Dr. Gagner suggested that I contact my primary

> physician immediately, so

> that's just what I did. I went to see her today, and

> she ordered all the

> additional tests. She is confident that everything

> will turn out OK and that

> I will be able to have my surgery. She is

> " absolutely certain " that I do NOT

> have any serious problems because all my other labs

> are fine. She thinks that

> the low results are probably the result of a glitch

> at the lab. I'll be

> having the new tests next week. I am trying to be

> optimistic and praying that

> everything will turn out OK.

> Has anyone out there had a similar experience? If

> so, I'd like to know about

> it. Please keep me in your prayers; I want this so

> much.

> Alice in Upstate New York

> Age 52

> Mother of 5

> 5'1 " 272 lbs. BMI: 51

>

>

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