Dazed-n-Confused
Went to my first seminar in September 2007. Saw Dr. Dan Oct. 3, 2007 and he decided the Lap Band was the best choice for my needs. I spent the next year learning everything I could about the Lap Band and deciding if this was the right thing for me to do. Went back for 2nd appointment with Dr. Dan in April 2009 and he says now the RNY ByPass is best for me. Bummer. So much to think about. I didn't know what to ask about it. Brand new procedure. After some Internet searches, I find out how horrible this surgery is! Wow! The Gastric Sleeve looks like the best alternative for me but Summa says my insurance won't cover it. They are extremely reluctant to even submit a request! Double bummer.
Well I have my surgery date scheduled. July 12, 2009. NOT looking forward to it. Dr. Dan said I had to prove that I could diet and eat right and lose weight in order to have the surgery at Summa. So as of April 20h, when I paid my $1,600 I had dropped 3 pounds down to 233 lbs. Today, May 8th, I am down to 221 lbs. 12 lbs. in 3 weeks! Yahoo! Not sure exactly how much weight he wants me to lose but my own personal goal is 200 or less by surgery date. That will leave me only 45 to 50 lbs. to lose to get down to my goal weight!
Also, he said I have to go on Opti Fast for 2 weeks prior to surgery. Yuk! Another form of punishment! That will be disgusting and expensive. Another $200 or something I was told.
But I am a huge fat ass and I deserve everything I am getting! lol
