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Carolml

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    Family reactions

    By Carolml,

    I'd like to share about my family's reactions to my announcement that I have scheduled band surgery in Mexico.
    My sister, a nurse, said nothing after I told her of my upcoming date.
    My older daughter, a nursing student, and my younger daughter were immediately afraid for my life. And can't imagine why I would even consider risking my life by going to Tijuana, of all places.
    Nope, not much sharing in my joy from my family. Expressed and unexpressed fear.
    My dog, Millie, is supportive of me no matter what I do. A little rub on her tummy and an occasional treat and she's good to go.
    Hmmmmmm. I wonder if I could bring my dog as my companion for surgery.
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    Surgery Scheduled

    By Carolml,

    What a whirlwind. I have booked surgery with Dr. Kuri for 1/8/09, and am happy and excited and nervous and experiencing all kinds of emotions.
    I have read two books: Weight Loss Surgery with the Adjustable Gastric Band, by Robert Sewell & Linda Rohrbough
    and Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies.
    I have read lots of threads on assorted forums. All point to lap band surgery being right for me.
    I attended a seminar by Dr. Machado in Sacramento and was impressed by her. My PCP, however, was discouraging, suggesting that I should do the South Beach Diet. After 30 years of countless diets I just don't think I'd stick with it.
    So, not wanting to go through a long drawn out hassle trying to get insurance coverage, I made a decision to research self pay options. Dr. Machado offers a $15,000 self pay option at a surgery center. If hospitalization is needed, the cost would be considerably more.
    Dr. Kuri and Dr. Ortiz both offer reasonable packages. I selected Dr. Kuri at $7500 plus airfare. Money is definitely a concern for me in this unstable economy, plus I feel safer knowing that I would be in a hospital for the night after surgery, as well as the night before. And I like knowing that I can be close by at a hotel the following night in case I need additional help.
    No, I can't sue if something goes wrong. And I will need to do fills somewhere else, or travel back to Tijuana. But Dr. Kuri is very respected and experienced, and I feel good about my choice.
    So..... Today is 12/23/08. And I am giving myself a wonderful Christmas present, and a new, more healthy lifestyle will be my 2009 reality as a result.
    Eeeeeeeeeek!

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