WLS Seminar #2 notes (continued) Posted 10-15-2009 at 02:01 AM by everleigh

(Continued from last post....)

Dr. Balette went over specific details (something that also made me more comfortable with him.. he wasn't vague at all.) He reported the total cost would be $12750 and it included the fills and follow ups for a yr. He said that since I would be a self pay that the requirements would be less as far as approvals, waiting, etc etc. He said he would likely put me on a 2 week low fat diet with some specific stuff to eat prior to surgery.

'Two weeks?' Yes you heard right. They would likely be able to do my surgery within a month if I was able to. Hallelujah!!!

Dr. Balette did say that there is a promise to be on mandatory birth control for 12 full months post op because he does not want patients becoming pregnant. I'm in my early 30s & want more kids. It made me more anxious to get going.

Before the end of the seminar a woman who looked to be about 300 lbs raised her hand and in an irritated voice asked if he did revisions because she had a band that didn't work by another dr. He skinny (jerky btw) husband sitting next to her that looked like he was dragged out of a bar that morning also snapped in with 'we aren't wasting no more money and our insurance is GONNA pay for it!'

Dr Balette calmly and politely told her, 'of course, he does do revisions & would be happy to look over her paperwork with her and see what they could do.'

Poor guy. What a way to get punched in the gut right after advertising the product. It didn't deter me though.

I asked a few more q's & left shaking his hand & telling him I hoped to see him again real soon.

I mentioned in another post but dh's job is getting wiped out. We have savings to live on but he's been home over a month & he doesn't want to accrue more debt until he is with another firm. He is ambitious and will get another job and I haven't worked in about 3 yrs steady.

I feel like an a-hole but I'll go ahead & admit it.. (continued next post.... 'i'm thinking like a selfish a-hole right now..')