Got some good news!

OK, about a month ago I asked you all what was your experiences with the Mass Hospitals particularly Brighams. Well, after your feedback I called down there and discussed my problems with the NH Hospital that I was connected with and spoke to Eileen Dr. Loutz's assistant and asked me to come to an orientation that night. I went and she scheduled me to meet with him on September 28th. She said that I needed to try and get my insurance to let me go down there or I would need to pay out of pocket. I met with my PCP and then called Anthem... I was discouraged by both my PCP and the Rep from Anthem, but received a call on Friday saying that they would approve my referral out of NH!!!! I cant begin to say how excited I am to be able to get this process moving again...With the NH program I was working through, they are not motivated... I kept getting the run around and that they are too busy for the number of people who want the surgery! I am definitely doing the happy dance!!!

Hi Sharon I am having my open RNY at Brighams and Women's on 9/27/06 with Dr. Robinson. I too went somewhere else first. If you would like further info from me, please email me at [email protected] Ro

That's great! I had my by-pass wth Dr. Lautz last August! I am sure you will be happy with the program! I usually go to the support group meetings too. They are a great way to get information! 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month!

How long after you met with Dr. Lautz did it take to get your surgery performed. I have all the tests done...and I have been told I am healthy, I have lost nearly 50lbs to prepare for the surgery... now I just need the surgeon!!

Hi Sharon, I had my initial consult in April. I made the decision to do the by-pass (instead of lap band) the first week of May. I had my surgery August 23rd. It went by really fast! Eileen and Dr. Lautz are great!

Great news! I had my lapband done at Brigham and Women's with Dr. Vernon - they have a great program and great support staff. All of Dr. Lautz's patients that I've met love him to death. Kim

HI Sharon, My husband and I both had R N Y with Dr. Lautz last winter - mine was Nov 7 and hubby's was Dec 19. We've each lost over 100 lbs so far ! You're in good - make that great hands with Dr. Lautz and Eileen is a treasure ! Got questions ? Ask away . Joyce & John Stewart

Thanks for the reply Joyce. I too cant wait for this ride to be over... more than 9-months waiting.. but I think I can see an end in sight!! Congrats on the weight. You must feel so good!!!