How Many Inchstones To The Milestone

September 6, 2001

Howdy, all. I'm new. Had my first discussion with my PCP on

Tuesday. She's agreed to refer me. Today, I talked to my HMO,

TriCare Prime (I'm retired military).

News there is pretty good. Seems that ALL " gastric bypass " surgery

is under one code. That means that the specific type of surgery is

not an issue. BPD/DS or RNY...makes no never mind. THAT is good

news.

My partner, , is 8 weeks post op with an RNY. She's doing great

and is creeping up on the 40 pound mark AND going under 200 mark.

There WILL be celebration when she makes both of those inchstones.

As for me, I knew I couldn't do the RNY early on. Just didn't appeal

to me. Just found out about the DS recently, and it's changed my

whole outlook about WLS. I can live with the limitations or

restrictions that a DS imposes on your life and lifestyle. Not so

with the RNY.

Still seeking a surgeon. From Tallahassee, I can go in a couple of

directions. I don't think there's anyone doing DS procedures near

me. Mississippi seems to be the closest...Dr. Booth's office.

Next step...find out if Dr. Booth will accept Tricare. God, I hope

so!

Be talkin' to you..................Webridr

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