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I. Michael Leitman
"I have my first appointment with Dr. Cerabona tomorrow at 3:30pm. I am SO nervous, but even more excited. I feel that this struggle I have had for most of my life may finally come to an end. My husband is as excited for me as I am. He wants me to be around a long time. I will return here on Thursday to update. 5/10/01 - Well, I had originally planned on meeting with Dr. Cerabona. I made my first appt. They called the day before to change it to a date THREE weeks later. Then they called again to change it. The day I was supposed to go, I was shutting down my PC at work to leave, and the office called AGAIN!!! Another emergency and they would have to cancel my appt. AND she said THEY would have to call ME back to schedule again. That was 4 weeks ago and they still have not called back. At this point, I wonder "WHY does this doctor hav so many emergencies?" Cant bring myself to trust him now. So, I have an appt with Dr. Leitman TOMORROW!! 5/18/01 - Met with Dr. Leitman last Friday...he is wonderful. Very kind and patient, as is Joan, his assistant. He answered every question I had, although he answered most before I could ask! I came out with a date!!! July 26th will be the first day of the rest of my life! I cant explain how excited I am. I am VERY nervous again. Keep your fingers crossed for me! Hopefully I will come home with a date for surgery! I have been worried about my job because of the time I will miss post-op. There have been a lot of layoffs lately and am afraid they wont hold my position. I spoke with my husband last night about this. He told me, "dont worry about that. You can always find another job. THIS is your life." He is just wonderful and SO supportive!! He also told me that if my insurance does not cover this, he will get a second job to pay for it. Wish me luck!!"
About Me
New Windsor, NY
Location
41.5
BMI
RNY
Surgery
07/26/2001
Surgery Date
Jan 16, 2001
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