The Ball Is Rolling!

[kabeerah 0]

GOOOOOD MORNING LBT!!!

You will not believe how things have improved for me, all the thanks and praise be to God!

I had my consult with my new surgeon at the hospital of my dreams. Last year I went there when I was pregnant and intended on delivering there. I saved all the money, but something came up and I wanted to help my dh out so I told him to just use that money and I would have the baby at the government hospital. He was concerned, because the government hospital is old and dirty looking and we feared catching an infection. Everything worked out fine and in the end I was pleased that ewe chose them, because my baby was trapped inside due to the adhesion from my previous c secs around the uterus and the wall off the abdomen. The emergency tea that was dispensed were great and were able to save my life and the life of my son as time was ticking for both of us.

Now this new hospital is very modern and very clean with high standards. The rooms are much better (two to a room as opposded to four at the government hospital and showers in the bathroom in your room as opposed to comunnity showers on the ward). The surgeon is a blast. When I first walkjed in the room he gave me this once over look and smirked. He said, "you want the band?" I said, "yes". "what makes you think the band is for you?", I explained all my reasons. He said (quite frankly), "you have a lot of weight to lose, I think bypass is better for you". I told him how I felt about bypass in no uncertain terms and told him I had done my reseacrh and that I knew people who weighed more then m e (BMI 49) that have had great success with the band. I asked him what was the heaviest patient he ever bandesd. He said, "179kg BUT he was a MAN". I was not agree or offended, I actually laughed and said, "so what what difference does it make". He said, "men are different they take it more serious and follow the diet and exercise program better, women tend to be excited in the beginning but fall off this is why I suggest the bypass for you". That's when I started bragging about you guys. I told him that I believe I have better resources(the support boards) than most of his patients and that I was determined to do well with the band and realised that it was only a tool. He gave me his little smug look (it was actually really cute because I love brutally honest people as opposed to people worried about being pc) and said, "ok the choice is yours when you have made up your mind come back and we can get everything started." I told him my mind was made up and that I was ready to get eveything started now, because I had been waiting for over 3 months. I told him about the government hospital and he told me that they would not be prepared anytime soon as they had just completed their training and had not recieved their equipment or a supervising band surgeon (the surgeon who trained them floats around the Kingdom training).

He drew up all my papers and sent me to billing telling me to tell them that I wanted the complete package ($3750) other wise I would be charged for all the preop stuff. The man in billing was so nice to me it was a Godsend. He told me that I could apply to the Royal Commission for a discount, which I will do today. I have to write a letter. My doctor told me to tell them that he recommends this for me, he thinks I maybe able to get %25-%50 off, God Willing. The man in billing told me not to worry about the test and stamped them PAID IN FULL and sent me to the lab, ECG, and Chest x-ray. I got all of that done and have a surgery date schduled for for the end of the month! March 29th! I have an appointment to see the psychologist/psychiatrist? and the Endo dr. the evening before the surgury. If all goes well I can check in the hospital that night (required) and will have the surgury that morning and be released the following morning, God Willing.

I am si excited. Everything happens for a reason. A poster on my other post said that God pushed me to looking for alternative hospitals and I believe this concept is true. My dh was encouaging me to be patient and wait for the free surgury because his car is in the shop! He is contemplating buying a new one because he can't find the needed part, and was hoping he could start saving for that. I reminded him as the poster reminded me. I said, "don't you believe that this is 'Qadr Allah Wa Masha fa al' (The decree of God and this is what He has Willed)?" He said yes and accepted this. He was very pleased to find out that we may get a discount (so pleased that he did not complain about missing his tenis game so that he can go turn in my letter while I am at the other hospital having surgury on my toe). Speaking of my toe, when told that I was having surgury on it my new dr. asked to see it. He cleaned it and showed me how to properly cut my nail and stuff cotton under the nail to keep it from growing under the skin. He said that surgury wsn't nessiccary and that it should heal in no more than 10 days if I followed what he sdhowed me. I am still opting for the surgury. I had it before but it keeps the ingrown toenails at bay for a few years and gives me some relief. Otherwise I get them every few months or so. I digress.

Okay guys off to composing my letter for the discount. Any words of wisdom?

[PhotoNut 7]

No words of wisdom, Kabeera, but I will say that your's is the second story I've heard tonight about God paying the bill! God is so good!

I'm so excited for you! In the last post I saw from you, you were just going to start checking into things, and now look! You're all set up and on your way! I'm very happy for you.. very happy indeed!

[kabeerah 0]

Susan, it really is amazing isn't it. I strongly believe in the power of prayer, well the power of God who answrers our prayers because there is no power or might accept for Him.

[3loves 0]

The Lord is good indeed! Congratulations on your answered prayers! I wish you the best with your surgery and a speedy uneventful recovery! :clap2:

[kabeerah 0]

Yes He Is. Thank You.

[Ms. Vicki 0]

I credit God for making it so easy (and fast) for me to get banded. I went to the seminar on Feb 10, was approved by insurance on Feb 20 nad banded on Feb 27. I just got a bonus at work that totally covered my deductible. Ours is a truly awesome God!

I have had surgery to reduce the width of my toenails. I still have a few problems but not much. My daughter had to have both big toe nails removed totally when she was 11 because they kept getting infected. She is now 27 years old and gets a lot of attention when people look at her feet. She actually paints her skin, so from a distance it looks like she still has toenails! Hope you have success curing yours. Best wishes. Have a very blessed day!

[kabeerah 0]

hi ms.vicki. i know it sounds so clichew, but don't you feel blessed?

ABOUT YOUR DD'S TOENAIL, I ALWAYS ASSUMED THEY GREW BACK...WOW!

[Ms. Vicki 0]

Hey Kabeerah!

Happy St Patty's Day. My favorite saint since I have a phobia with those long sleezy "s" things..tee hee.

They did something to the bed of my DD's toenails when they were removed to prevent them from growing back. One tried to grow back and that little piece was removed again. She has a real conversation piece! It has become one of those "funny" family traits. She has a 5 month old DD herslf and we keep looking at HER toes....they are just like her mom's, poor child! Runs in the family. Anyway, I hope you are successful getting yours cleared up. I know how painful it can be. Hope you have a great weekend. I HAVE to babysit my 1st and only grandaughter this weekend (twist my arm...teehee). She is such a blessing to me. I absolutely melt when I'm with her. All is right with the world.....aahhhh. God bless.