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I don't know if it's the same with other Drs, but with Dr. Spivak, there were lots of bandsters to talk with, and one bandster who wasn't successful. Dr. Spivak spent alot of time presenting and answering questions in a group and also individually. He didn't ask me to do alot of pre-surgery testing and there was no psych component. I don't have to lose weight before the surgery but he does ask that you don't gain weight before it. He has an amazing reputation and lots of experience. So...as of tonight, I know for sure that he can do his part. Now I have to make sure in my head that I can do my part. I don't want to be in that 15% for whom it just doesn't work well. Hard to imagine doing well after failing on diets for life! I have lots to think about, including which way to pay for this thing..... But as soon as I have that settled and send him my recent blood test results, I'm good to go. I'm excited!

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Betsy, your excitement is contagious! I also met with Dr. Spivak, he seems like a terrific surgeon with tons of experience. I didn't go with him as he was much further from my home.

Seems like you are on your way. My advice: Keep coming here and visiting and asking questions as you go along. Support is important, especially at the beginning.

Shawn

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Thanks, Shawn. We need a rich benefactor who will foot the bill for all this stuff! Think we can do that too?

Reading this site allowed me to ask intelligent questions of Dr. Spivak and crew. Yep. I'll keep hanging around.

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We need a rich benefactor who will foot the bill for all this stuff! Think we can do that too?

Sure! Maybe play the lotto, your odds are about the same :) !!

It will be worth it in the long run. Take my word for it...

Shawn

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