Hi, I'm Lyndsie. And I wanted to give a brief in-site to my experience thus far. I live in Central Illinois and was working religiously with another bariatric surgeon, Dr. Sajida Ahad. I started working her with her about two years ago, and since that time, it has literally been the most awful time I've ever been with a physician. My journey started by attending a free seminar, where she went though the expectations and procedures in brief detail. After leaving that night, I knew that this was something that I was going to commit myself to. I went through the physical examination, mental examinations, and EGD, EKG, blood test, and any other requirement she deemed necessary. Then I was told AFTER I'd been though all of this and paid my out of pocket expenses (what insurance didn't pay) that I would have to lose 40-50 pounds on my own, just to show my determination. Now as I'm sure most of us here have struggled with our weight almost half or more of our lives. And it seems no matter what or how well we made changes, they're not permanent and the weight came back on! I was seeing Dr. Ahad's nurse and dietician monthly just to feel like I was making no progress and that I was nothing but a burden and waste of time to them, literally! And Friday morning, I received a certified letter in the mail, stating that I've been discharged from her her program for "NON COMPLIANCE". I've tried time and time again to lose weight, and believe me I didn't pay all the time and money just to be "discharged" from her program. And now for the real kicker!! I work for a hospital and due to our insurance, Dr. Ahad is the only bariatric surgeon, my insurance covers. So this is where I've found myself. I'm looking for all other options to help in this journey! If you have any suggestions or information please feel free to share!
Heres to wishing everyone a happy, healthy and safe journey to a better life! Cheers!
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