Guest guest Posted September 16, 2000 Report Share Posted September 16, 2000 I totally agree with you. I have been working myself up for surgery for a year. I was approved for an open RNY but I have changed my mind and would like to go with Dr. Rutledge's procedure. I think the biggest thing that gets me is dealing with the pain I have kept inside my whole life. Everyone who has an obesity problem knows what it is like to suffer emotionally. I usually just push it to the side and keep going. Now, having to write a patient letter and explain to family and friends why I want this surgery, I am having to face the pain instead of ignore it. I really believe this is the beginning of the healing process. The one thing I strongly believe is that it will be over soon. I definitely have to agree, though.... I, too, would be extremely disappointed if it failed. I realize the percentage of failure is low, so I am praying that it works. It is definitely a challenge to get everything together for approval. I am almost there (waiting on medical records). I sure do hope to be on the other side soon. Terri K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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