One last step.... talking to my doctor.

mnmommaof2
on 10/18/12 4:02 am
VSG on 11/23/12
Well folks... I've come to the end of my research.  I've decided to go with Dr. Aceves for the sleeve.  My last step is talking to my primary to see if she is willing to do post-op tests.  I'm more nervous about this than draining my bank account and going under the knife. I feel confidant that Aceves is a fantastic surgeon and I'm armed with his credentials, information and pictures of the hospital, a low complication rate, and an outline of my soon to be adventure.  I've already had the bariatric surgery talk and she gave me the referral to local surgeons...  It's just the Mexico talk we need to have. 

Anyone else have this talk?? How'd it go??
shanti4758
on 10/18/12 12:47 pm
 I went in all nervous last week, told my Dr and he said Oh great, I have had other patients go there and they are all doing really well. Surprised me:)
valleymom40
on 10/18/12 9:51 pm
 I was worried too, and that worked against me.  Now I am trying to go a different route with my internal medicine Dr. on Nov 15th.  I wish my GP Dr. was supportive but I guess not everyone is with the program.  I laugh that they don't want you obese but expect you to wait 10-15 years in Nova Scotia for the surgery wait list ....crazy!  Good luck and let me know how it works out! 
Jackie00
on 10/21/12 4:49 am
Well listen to your internist cause a lady that I travelled with had to go to another hospital down there for tests before they would give her.the go ahead for the sleeve surgery which was more money out of her pocket. So anything that might prevent you having the surgery should be taken care of first. I headed there after hearing the wait list here was ten years. I think if we do the math it is.closer to twenty years.
Sleeved 15-Sept-2011 HW 294 Pre op weight 285 SW 279 GW 145?
Pre op 6 lbs lost, M1 - 23 lbs M2 - 11 lbs M3 - 12 M4 - 6 M5 -10 M6 -10 M7 -7 M8 - 4 M9 - 4
M10- 4 M11 - 5 M12 - 0
   

   
mnmommaof2
on 10/19/12 2:11 am
VSG on 11/23/12
My appt is tuesday! 
Jackie00
on 10/21/12 4:51 am
I just basically asked if my dr would do my post op follow ups, he said certainly. He wasn't keen on me going to Mexico but I said I am going so just needed to know I had someone follow up my care.
Sleeved 15-Sept-2011 HW 294 Pre op weight 285 SW 279 GW 145?
Pre op 6 lbs lost, M1 - 23 lbs M2 - 11 lbs M3 - 12 M4 - 6 M5 -10 M6 -10 M7 -7 M8 - 4 M9 - 4
M10- 4 M11 - 5 M12 - 0
   

   
mnmommaof2
on 10/21/12 7:10 am
VSG on 11/23/12
That's how I'm hoping it will go. :)
Missdede
on 10/22/12 4:34 am - Canada
VSG on 10/10/12
 My doctor had no problem with me going to Mexico, had my first follow up with him on Friday.  He was amazed by my recovery to say the least and was very impressed with the information provided to him about my surgery.  Dr. Aceves is great!  Good luck

Deidra
mnmommaof2
on 10/23/12 7:12 am
VSG on 11/23/12
Primary apt went well!  She was not shocked when I mentioned Mexico.  She quizzed me a little on the procedure and aftercare.. determined I had done my homework, and asked me to e-mail her when I set a date!  I got two thumbs up!   Kinda excited.. 
ChristinaS9476
on 10/24/12 6:07 am - Alvaton, KY
RNY on 11/15/12
I'm right there with ya'.  I have yet to tell my GP and I'm worried they will refuse to treat us.  My mother and I are both going.  Hopefully it will all work out!

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