Re: WOO-HOO!!!

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Hi ,

Dr Herron was/is my Dr. I had lap DS, but he converted to open. I am not

completely sure of all the reasons, except he said he needed to see better.

Why I don't know yet. I could have had adhesions from a previous gall

bladder surgery. WHen I went for my 3 week check-up I was still too sick to

care. But I go for my 3 month check-up on Jan 3. And I will be asking more

questions. What time is your appointment with him on the 3rd? I have a

3:45PM appointment. Dr Herron is a very FINE looking man, and he is very

nice too. My family liked him also. After surgery he went and talked to all

6 of them who were waiting. I know Dr Gagner is the doctor of choice for

many on here, but Dr Herron trained under him and continues to work with him.

Sometimes Dr G assists with Dr Herron and I was hoping for that, but Dr Pomp

assisted, along with Dr Quinn. So I felt I was in very capable hands.

Sheri

Lap/Open DS 9/28/01

Dr Herron/Mt Sinai/NYC

-40#s (for 3 weeks in a row ) sigh

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In a message dated 12/11/01 5:05:12 PM, duodenalswitch writes:

<< Ahhhh, Theresa...my " bud " ...you always come through

for me!! Thanks, pal! I really appreciate your

consistent concern and intelligent responses! (guess

we Noo Yawkas gots ta stay togedder, right?

:::smiling:::>>>>

Hi, . Actually, I'm really a corn-fed Midwestern girl from Chicago.. I

always thought that was the reason I was so 'nice'! ROFL I've been here for

6 years now, so I guess I AM a New Yorker now???? LOL

<<<<<Dr. Herron's Medical Assistant, Irene, faxed me the

Instruction Sheet for pre-consult stuff that I need to

do. I need to get an Upper endoscopy, nutritional and

psychological counseling and some blood tests. She

said that they " prefer " me to use their psychologist

(at $250 a pop!!!). Do you know if that's just a

business arrangement, or is there a sound reason for

that? >>>>>

WEll, the guy they use is used to doing psych evaluations for WLS. I think

that's the reason they prefer him. I think many psychs may not have that

particular experience. I've read some horror stories of pages of testing,

evaluations, etc. from psychs (not necessarily in NYC) and all the BS people

have to go through to get evaluated and 'approved' for the surgery. Dr.

Drooker is ok -- the eval is quick and he told me there was only one case, I

think where he absolutely didn't recommend someone for surgery.

I was lucky -- Dr. Drooker took Oxford Freedom (my insurance), so I paid like

65 bucks. Whew!!! If you have a psych and feel comfortable with that

person, maybe you could just use them. I'm sure there are others on the list

who have done this. Hopefully someone else with this input can speak up

and/or e-mail you privately?

I wonder what the cost would be for a different psych --- I guess you could

comparison shop or ask for referrals. Problem is, many psychs don't take

insurance and/or many insurances don't even cover mental care visits. You

may be paying as much for another psych and that person may NOT understand

what the evaluation is for. They may put you through a long list of

questions or such that really isn't necessary....

<<<<< My own business partner (I work out of his

office when I do career consultations), has a young

woman on staff who counsels folks considering WLS, so

he (my partner), is a psychologist fully versed in

WLS. I can't imagine they would not accept a report

written by him...whaddya think?>>>>>

I'm sure they'd accept it. I mean, if he's certified and writes a report

they really can't say anything about that. I think the main reason they want

Drooker is because he is familiar with evals for WLS. If you know someone

who is, then you'll be ok, I'd think.

<<<<<<Anyway, thanks again for the post, and here's wishing

you, your family, and particularly your mom, health

and happiness forevah!!! :::grinning::: (hope Mom's

doing well!)>>>>>>

Thanks -- I wish for that as well. I especially hope that my marriage will

heal and grow... it's been stagnant for over 2 years now and it's still touch

and go....

I haven't spoken to my mom in two days. EVerytime I call she's sleeping or

knocked out on pain meds. I think she is really discouraged b/c of the pain

she's experienced in her leg, etc. (they diagnosed that she had a break in

her ankle, still haven't gotten an update about her wrist or knee). I hope

she isn't giving up... she'll need a heck of a lot of willpower and energy to

try to get through physical therapy. My aunt is supposed to fly up

there today so it's a big relief that someone will be there with her to help

her through this 24/7.

all the best and thanks for everyone's continued thoughts and prayers,

lap ds with gallbladder removal

January 25, 2001

Dr. Gagner/Mt. Sinai/NYC

10 months post-op and still feelin' fabu

preop: 307 lbs/bmi 45

now: 198 lbs/bmi 28/size sweet 16 but squeezin' into a 14! LOL

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Hi, Sheri!! Thanks for responding to my post! My

appt. is at 10:00a.m....don't imagine I'll still be

there for your appt., but I would imagine that we

could possibly meet at his office another time!

:::smiling:::

Don't be dismayed by having only lost 40#'s, and

maintained that for three weeks...not that I'm any

kind of expert here, but I've read enough posts to

know that it will come off eventually...sometimes just

a listtle slower than we'd like, but then, hey....who

are we anyhow??? LOL Keep your chin up...I'll keep my

fingers crossed for ya!

--- SheriGr@... wrote:

> Hi ,

> Dr Herron was/is my Dr. I had lap DS, but he

> converted to open. I am not

> completely sure of all the reasons, except he said

> he needed to see better.

> Why I don't know yet. I could have had adhesions

> from a previous gall

> bladder surgery. WHen I went for my 3 week check-up

> I was still too sick to

> care. But I go for my 3 month check-up on Jan 3.

> And I will be asking more

> questions. What time is your appointment with him

> on the 3rd? I have a

> 3:45PM appointment. Dr Herron is a very FINE

> looking man, and he is very

> nice too. My family liked him also. After surgery

> he went and talked to all

> 6 of them who were waiting. I know Dr Gagner is

> the doctor of choice for

> many on here, but Dr Herron trained under him and

> continues to work with him.

> Sometimes Dr G assists with Dr Herron and I was

> hoping for that, but Dr Pomp

> assisted, along with Dr Quinn. So I felt I was in

> very capable hands.

>

> Sheri

> Lap/Open DS 9/28/01

> Dr Herron/Mt Sinai/NYC

> -40#s (for 3 weeks in a row ) sigh

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Dr. Heron was my surgeon i year ago. He has been wonderful. I had a lap/DS

and no complications. He responds to me within 24 hours with any questions I

have. He has a wonderful bedside manner and I can't say enough wonderful

things about him. If you have any questions feel free to write. Ellen(Pam

[Guest guest]

Thanks Beauby!! I really appreciate all the

support/info I can get. BOY, this is scary stuff!!!

Also, I dont feel as if I have enough info, even

though I've got a folder full!!! My D/H says with any

more info, HE would be able to perform the surgery!

LOL...but seriously, now that my consult is a mere few

weeks away, I'm beginning to shake in mah booties!!!

So, dear pal...any insights/info/support will be most

welcome! :::smling:::

--- Beauby1022050943@... wrote:

> Dr. Heron was my surgeon i year ago. He has been

> wonderful. I had a lap/DS

> and no complications. He responds to me within 24

> hours with any questions I

> have. He has a wonderful bedside manner and I can't

> say enough wonderful

> things about him. If you have any questions feel

> free to write. Ellen(Pam

>

>

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