I'm a newbie!

kat72 · August 24, 2005

Well, I guess I should have dropped by this spot to introduce myself when I first joined this site about a week or two ago, but I was not really paying attention. Well, I live in San Diego, Ca. and I am hoping to have surgery ASAP (before the hollidays). I've had visits with nutritionists, therapists, and I've attended a couple of support group meetings as well as an orientation. They don't really do much for me, because most of the people have had the RNY done, so the discussion is mainly about THAT surgery. But I have to attend at least 2 support group meetings before I can even be considered for weightloss surgery. I have been a bit hesitant about getting the band, because I fear that I will not be successful with this particular tool. However, since joining this site, I have been a bit more positive as well as encouraged, but still afraid. I go in to see the nutritionist as well as the dietician next week, and I will be seeing the psychologist again on 9-9-05, and I will go from there. The two choices I have been given as far as weightloss surgeons are through Scripps Green in La Jolla /Torrey Pines: Dr. Sunil Bhoyrul and Dr. Brunson. I wanted Dr. Alan Whittgrove at Scripps Memorial, but, unfortunately, they do not take my insurance. If anyone out there is familiar with either of these surgeons, PLEASE let me know. Thanx so much.