...and here we go again...

Jun 23, 2014

So, for a long time I have considered having a revision. I have researched a lot. I considered getting the DS surgery but in the end I have decided on the gastric bypass. I have seen three different surgeons. The first one said that I had to wait 6 months between having my band removed and having the bypass. I was pretty unhappy about that. What if I gain a lot of weight in those 6 months? What if there is a problem with my insurance and I can't get the second surgery? What if something happens under anesthesia twice!? I was willing to go through with it but was disappointed. Then I heard about another surgeon that actually does the revision in ONE SURGERY! I went there for a consult. Had everything planned out and was ready to change to this doctor...and then I got the call that they are not taking my insurance! I was pretty upset but REFUSED to give up! So I found out that there are actually only TWO surgeons in my area that take my new insurance. I have now met with one and...here we go again. I am now scheduled for a battery of tests. I should feel hopeful but instead I feel skeptical. I feel like something will happen or something will go wrong and i wont be able to get my revision. I now have full on diabetes, my triglycerides are out of control and I take a TON of medication for these conditions as well as my high blood pressure.  I want this revision. But what if one of my health problems prevents it? What if the insurance company denies it? So many what ifs...Thats why I am not getting my hopes up too high. This surgeon does the revision in one surgery and said I may be able to get it done before I go back to school in September. Fingers Crossed!

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