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Hi Melinda!
To know me is to know I am incredibly positive, happy, driven, successful and RELENTLESS. I hold a law degree and have been an executive at 4 Fortune 500 companies. I have an awesome husband and live in paradise.
Since my first post on the site today, I found not one but TWO doctors who specialize in revisions of all kinds. It is covered by my insurance AND I have learned it is more complicated and I am VERY OK with that. I weigh risk and reward...and take it seriously. It could indeed be a life and death decision...
My weight was off for six years before i tore my PCL....and then endured multiple knee surgeries. And, so long as I am putting a lot out there, I can tell you I was in therapy and my therapist said I really didn't need to be there. I'm blessed. Also, I'm at that menopausal age....so I got that goin' for me too!
Anyway, I appreciate honest, positive, informed input. Thank you all so much.
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Jack,
Thx for your input. I am learning a lot and being reminded of issues I have not thought about in years.
Because I have an MBA and a JD, I am used to discussing money, financial models, etc. with colleagues. That said, I don't think a heart surgeon would talk to a patient about how little he is getting paid for a bypass, stint, etc. Why are bariatric patients different? IMHO, I think the obese are still discriminated against by doctors and insurers....many of whom are also obese.
I know from complexity. I just know something is not right with the gastric bypass I had too. I haven't mentioned this before but a couple years ago, I was gulping (I know, it was stupid) Water and I felt a pop....In my head I wondered if the staple or surgical glue came undone. I didn't go to the doctor.
Further, before my knee injury and multiple knee surgeries, I was able to run 5 mile a day.....my current amt of activity because of all that has been greatly reduced. And I LOVE to work out!
I have no doubt that I will find a solution but genuinely appreciate the input. Thank you.