Guest guest Posted August 15, 2001 Report Share Posted August 15, 2001 In a message dated 8/15/01 5:57:23 AM Eastern Daylight Time, duodenalswitch writes: << I also feel that since my insurance company does the research it would never approve a procedure that would end up harming me. >> Wow - In my opinion that is a very nieve statement. I have a letter from Dr. Hess that he sends to insurance companies that want RNY instead of DS. He hasn't given me permission to share it on this list, so out of respect for him, I haven't. However, I am sure anyone could write to him and ask him for a copy of it. I don't think he has email, so you have to write snail mail. You can find his address at the Hess Brochure. After researching this on line and reading lots on my own, I knew DS was the only way for me to go. After reading Dr. Hess' letter, I am even more convinced. With RNY you can re-GAIN. With RNY, you can't drink water with meals. In my opinion, RNY is just another way for " the world " to make sure all of us " fat slobs " (the world's opinion) have to continue to " suffer " if we want to lose weight. From research here, I have learned DS is a more complicated procedure and it costs more. Maybe THATs why the insurance company is willing to pay for it? I SERIOUSLY doubt that it is because the insurance company knows what is best for the patient and that RNY is " safer " . Dr. Hess certainly doesn' t think so. And as for being " too new " and not having enough research - please read the archives on this list. That just isn't true - it is a cop-out. These are all MY opinions, folks, if you don't agree, thats ok. Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2001 Report Share Posted August 15, 2001 > In my opinion, RNY is just another way for > " the world " to make sure all of us " fat slobs " > (the world's opinion) have to continue to > " suffer " if we want to lose weight. AMEN SISTER! Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2001 Report Share Posted August 26, 2001 In a message dated 8/26/01 4:54:29 PM Eastern Daylight Time, duodenalswitch writes: << Before I new about the DS I would have had the RNY, but after learning about the DS I would not have the DS even if they paid me to get it. >> I think you meant you would not have the RNY after learning about the DS, right? Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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