Guest guest Posted August 31, 2000 Report Share Posted August 31, 2000 I know the " loops " are frustrating to get through,but what you end up with is an educated,disciplined patient who is responsible for their health,knowledgable about what has/will happen to them. They know what the restrictions are,and understand the effect it will have on there life. I remember being frustrated also,but now that my friends have had other wls procedures and are very .............ignorant(for lack of a better word)about what was done,and the post-op expectations,etc. I'm glad Dr.R requires alot pre-op. As to whether or not I'd do this again.........a thousand absolutelies! This,FOR ME,is the best health care decision I've ever made. This isn't for everyone.This isn't a quick or easy fix. This IS a major,potentially life threatening intervention(like ANY WLS!)Only you can decide what's right for you. My friend just paid $3500 for lasik surgery so he doesn't have to wear glasses....I was able to reverse a lifetime of misery and health problems for around $10,000.Th! at puts it into perspective for me. I'm worth more than a new car or vacation.I'm not saying everyone has this $$ around.My hubby is a full time student,and I have twins at home. Money is very tight. I was approved out of network at 60%. My hospital is only paying $780 dollars on a $9200 bill! Yes,we're working out a payment plan w/ Durham, but I do understand why they aren't bothering with insurance. It was a waste of time! Knowing what I know now,I would pay full price for this....but that's my choice. I picture myself as an obese,elderly lady.Crippled with a lifetime of arthritis, cardiac disease and hypertension and someone saying " Is there anything you'd change about your life? " My response would be " To not be obese " . Well I had that chance.I made that change. I think I'm the bravest person I know! I got a chance to change my destiny, and for that I'm very happy! Good luck in what I see as the toughest decsion of your life! Osler MGB 2/21/00 272/197 BMI46/33 Gone are my hypertension,joint problems,high cholesterol,and sleep apnea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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