Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

new and questions in Easy Valley AZ



Recommended Posts

Hi, I am new and have been researching the lap band quite a bit..

My insurance excludes wls and I will have to finance...

I am thinking about Dr blackstone or dr nirmul at true results I have my seminar appt 2-2 at true results, any comments on either of these docs, I am surprised by the fact that you go home same day, I am a little freaked out by that, what if something goes wrong when I get home? I take several meds and am worried about not being able to swallow them anymore..I have sleep apnea, high blood pressure and fibromyalgia.

The whole food getting stuck thing freaks me out as well, and so does the thought of having a cathedar!

I guess I am a big chicken in general.

Any advice or comments about docs or ??

Thanks

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi wantolose155, The surgery only helps your issues. Often after weight loss many end up not having to take so many meds. Also there are pills in different forms and/or different ways to take them. And Dr Blackstone doesn't do the catheter - you wee before & afterward. She's really good, though. Have you been to the orientation meeting?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Havent been to her seminar yet, still scheduled for the dr nirmul one on 2-2 dr blackstone was more expensive they quoted me for self pay 20675(hospital) or 19100(outpatient) that is a few thousand more than dr nirmul @ true results..decisions decisions

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Just curious, have you thought about going out of the country for it?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I thought about it for a fraction of a sec, then decided no, if I want cheap I will go to dr kirschenbaum in coloradop everyone speaks so highly of him, however upon further research, I have determined flying back for the cost of fills or joining a "program" here in az for fills makes it about the same as ahving it here, I would rather be close to who ever does the surgery for fillos, emergencies, questions, whatever

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Yeah, I think about that, too (being close to the Dr). One day we might move away but I shouldn't have a problem getting fills. All I know is is that if I could have or knew about this 5-10 years ago I would have gotten it (or if the band was as good then as it is now). I wouldn't have waited. And I can't wait! 27 days to go and counting:lol:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I used Dr Kirshenbaum and will be going to Dr Berger for fills and followup. He is in Flagstaff, uses Fluoro for all fills. I just went with another Dr K patient for her first fill with Dr Berger and I was very impressed.

I think the combo of Dr K and Dr B will be a lot cheaper than going through Dr Blackstone. If $$ is an issue to you. It was to me. I have nothing but good things to say about Dr K. He is extremely skilled. But you are right, it is not cost effective to return to CO for aftercare.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×