Guest guest Posted July 13, 2000 Report Share Posted July 13, 2000 Anyone on July 26th date and clinic on July25th??? Where is eveyone on this date staying??? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2000 Report Share Posted July 19, 2000 Hi Kendra, My doctor was all excited about the MGB at first, but then he got involved with a diet/exercise/lifestyle change doctor here in the area, and suddenly he changed his tune and started telling me the same thing your doctor said to you. My doctor will take care of me after the surgery, but he would rather that I would try (yet again!) to lose weight through diet and exercise. Just keep in mind that your doctor doesn't have to want you to have the MGB. He/she just has to agree to take care of you afterward by monitoring your health through blood tests and things like that. They really just have to say they will support you medically, and that you are healthy enough to survive the surgery, they don't have to be excited about the MGB. I hope you can find a supportive doctor. I have had a lot of obstacles throughout my journey toward the MGB, but in the end each one has worked out, and I felt so good about the MGB from the beginning that I believe that my Heavenly Father has been guiding and helping me to have this from the start. I know from experience that even when something is right for us, that doesn't always mean the obstacles are removed, it just means that if it is right, and we do the best we can, then God will help us get past the obstacles. Good luck to you! I'm sure there's a doctor out there who will help you! Let us know how it goes. Sara kadbsn@... wrote: > Hi everyone...went to see my endocinologist today fro a follow up and going > in my spirits were high because i found out today I was approved by my > insurance for the surgery...but when I came out I was very down...I dicussed > the MGB with her...she was all negative...saying that long-term success was > not there that my stomach would just stretch and I would regain all my weight > and why put yourself through major surgery and the risk of complications like > small bowel perforation...she suggested that I get a personal trainer(I > wanted to laugh-and ask her if she was going to pay for that) and to get on a > diet with the exercise...low and behold I explained to her, which she already > knows, I have been on every diet in the book with all failures...so here I am > thinking my approval from my insurance was a sign from the good Lord that it > was meant for me to have this...and now this happens. So I am on the hunt > for a doc who will support me in this long battle with my weight. I guess I > will just have to pray about it and hope the good Lord lets me know if this > is the right decision or not. Thanks for all the open ears and > understanding...Kendra > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2000 Report Share Posted July 19, 2000 Today is the surgery date for Joyce and several others that I am so very anxious to hear about!!!! If anyone out there has gone to see them, please post a report on how they are all doing asap!!!! Thanks very much. in Mo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2000 Report Share Posted July 19, 2000 Kendra - I had to try four different doctors before I found one who approved and would follow me afterwards - he is wonderful - fully approves and wants the best for me, and this is the best!!! I called the offices and inquired about the surgery and follow up - never made an appointment until I hit this guy - it was worth it!!! Keep trying!!! Joanne in Ohio kadbsn@... wrote: > Hi everyone...went to see my endocinologist today fro a follow up and going > in my spirits were high because i found out today I was approved by my > insurance for the surgery...but when I came out I was very down...I dicussed > the MGB with her...she was all negative...saying that long-term success was > not there that my stomach would just stretch and I would regain all my weight > and why put yourself through major surgery and the risk of complications like > small bowel perforation...she suggested that I get a personal trainer(I > wanted to laugh-and ask her if she was going to pay for that) and to get on a > diet with the exercise...low and behold I explained to her, which she already > knows, I have been on every diet in the book with all failures...so here I am > thinking my approval from my insurance was a sign from the good Lord that it > was meant for me to have this...and now this happens. So I am on the hunt > for a doc who will support me in this long battle with my weight. I guess I > will just have to pray about it and hope the good Lord lets me know if this > is the right decision or not. Thanks for all the open ears and > understanding...Kendra > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Wish you had something rad to add to your email? > We do at www.supersig.com. > http://click.egroups.com/1/6810/3/_/453517/_/963982724/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List at Onelist.com > Please visit our web site at http://clos.net > Get the Patient Manual at http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm > > To Unsubscribe Send and Email to: MiniGastricBypass-unsubscribe (AT) egroups (DOT) com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2000 Report Share Posted July 19, 2000 Marjory, I'd still look for another doctor. Joanne in Ohio sumlinsr@... wrote: > > > Hi everyone...went to see my endocinologist today fro a follow up > and going > > in my spirits were high because i found out today I was approved by > my > > Insurance for the surgery...but when I came out I was very down...I > discussed > > The MGB with her...she was all-negative...> > > Karla, My internist had the same reaction even told me horror stories > of what she had seen blah blah blah. I went away upset because Dr. R > wants you to have at least a three-month relationship with your PCP. > {At least that's what I remember reading} I continued my > researched > and when Dr. R's paper to the ASBS was posted to his site I copied it > along with facts about his success with diabetes. I then took my > husband along with me for moral support, and went to see her letting > her staff know that I needed a longer conference time with her. She > always tries to hurry you out. I just told her in a polite way that I > had researched the MGB thoroughly and decided to have the procedure I > showed her doc paper and other facts and gave her the letter from Dr. > Rutledge to your Physician and asked her if she would please write a > letter for me. She said yes, I have since received her letter and it > is a good one. Don't be discouraged be confident and persistent. When > I first told her that sometimes I just feel like the weight is > crushing me, all 100 pounds of her looked me in the eye and said I > know how you feel that's how I feel now. You see she was 5 months > pregnant with a cute little stomach sticking out. I wanted to slap > her in the face hard. They don't have a clue, but it is our life and > she should respect your opinion. Give it a try Karla it can't hurt. > By the way my husband didn't say a word the whole time but just > his presence showed her he was supportive of the MGB surgery. > My heart is with you! > Marjory Sumlin > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Remember four years of good friends, bad clothes, explosive chemistry > experiments. > http://click.egroups.com/1/7077/3/_/453517/_/963991792/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List at Onelist.com > Please visit our web site at http://clos.net > Get the Patient Manual at http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm > > To Unsubscribe Send and Email to: MiniGastricBypass-unsubscribe (AT) egroups (DOT) com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2000 Report Share Posted July 26, 2000 Hi Debbie, Sorry for the problem with chris's blood draw. I am also going to be sending my packet in friday. I don't have a date yet but hopefully pretty soon. I hope your approval comes in time for you to have the surgery while your in Durham. I enjoy reading your posts and we are all rooting for Chris! Marjory > Well, and I went to the doctor yesterday--actually made a day of it. > Thursday I go for my physical and the dreaded pap test. My doc's letter will > be ready by then so I will be mailing off my packet probably Friday. Things > are moving along, slowly (or so it seems) but surely. > > Regards, > Debbie in IL > Daughter MGB 8/9 Cigna (3rd appeal)--BMI 45 > Counting on Cigna for Debbie (BMI 40) First request denied 7/21 :0( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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