Re: Carl, Please don’t doubt my wife.

[Guest guest]

I don't doubt her if that counts for anything!!

Holly

[Guest guest]

> I don't doubt her if that counts for anything!!

> Holly

Thanks !! It counts for alot !!

[Guest guest]

Dear Carl, I enjoyed her research and didn't doubt her at all because

if I had

her resources I would do the same thing. We are all after the same

goal, to have the safest most effective surgery. Just the fact that

we can have this open discussion means a lot to me. Do you realize

how hard it is to get the facts about other surgeons and their

patients? I personally called a surgeon who does the lap RNY {of

course you can't have direct dialogue with the surgeon}. I wanted a

few names of people in my area I could talk to who had the surgery,

but I didn't get any, just the runaround. I guess I believe that the

more access to patients the more confidence the surgeon has of his

procedure. I am finishing my packet and can't believe that yesterday

I said the patient letter would be a piece of cake! If it were an

oral report it would be a piece of cake because I know all the

information and could tell it to someone, but I haven't had to write

a paper since collage and it is not as easy as I thought. Your wife

and have a way with the written word that is great. Keep the

information flowing! Thank You Marjory

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 7/17/2000 1:06:54 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

dmalony@... writes:

<< She is new

here, and she is mind bogglingly sensitive, prays for you all, and

loves this site. >>

Hi Laurie's husband, Dale right? I thought your wife's post was great. I

can't even begin to imagine all of the time and research that she put into

it. I thought it was very informative, we as a group want to know and have

all the knowledge that we can, that is how we can make an informed decision

by having all the facts and data that we can accumulate. I 100% believe that

this is life saving surgery, but it is still major surgery with all the

risks, so Laurie I thank you for your time and trouble and if I did not

welcome you to the group I'm sorry, I've been feeling a little sorry for

myself for a few weeks because of Insurance approval problems and have not

been posting often. Sooooooooooo Welcome!!!!!!!!!

Cathy in Lenoir, NC

Pre-op

BMI 42

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 7/16/00 10:07:01 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

dmalony@... writes:

<<

I'm glad I didn't read the stuff below until after I posted,

or it might have kept me from praising the group. Laurie didn't

tell

me people were questioning her authenticity. I'll write it off

though, since it appears you all have been burned before. She is new

here, and she is mind bogglingly sensitive, prays for you all, and

loves this site.

FYI, she has access to doctors because her father has been

teaching anatomy at the OSU Med School for 30+ years, an was such a

popular teacher that they give awards to other teachers named after

him. Ask an OSU med school grad what they think of Dr.

. He also has been doing research on spinal cord regeneration

as a neuroscientist through most of his career. Thus the contacts,

thus the mentality to research. As much as she's very different

from

him, she's much like him too.

>>

Hi Dale,

Please keep in mind that one person does not a group make!! Just like one

" bad doctor " does not make all " MGB skeptical doctors " bad. This list is

made up of hundreds of people, all with their own views, ideas, and

perceptions. None of us can control what another of us will say or feel, and

I'm glad that is the case. When I was a fat kid growing up, there were

people (mostly boys) who called me all kinds of vile things, but ya' know

what? I never believed them for one minute, and I developed a tough shell

that has helped me through many more serious crises in my life.

I wish all the best for Laurie and hope she gets WLS if that is what she

wants. I, for one, am right here in the MGB line, because I am convinced

that it is the best route for me. You are to be commended for being a caring

and concerned husband who looks at things from all angles. This is her LIFE,

afterall, and you obviously love her very much.

Regards,

Debbie in IL

Daughter MGB 8/9 Cigna (3rd appeal)--BMI 45

Counting on Cigna for Debbie (BMI 40) ins letter sent 7/14