SomethingClever

Thanks for posting this (and for the translation!) Too bad this study was only of 26 patients. I was very surprised that 15% of them converted to RNY due to reflux and weight loss failure. Of course, that's only 4 of them. Again, this is the problem with such a small sample size. Also these were done in Italy, and I have no idea of the surgical technique they might use there (esp. bougie size). I'm still anxiously awaiting new studies. I thought there was supposed to be a big one coming out this summer.

This year I was diagnosed and treated (with surgery) for Cushing's Disease. I don't yet know for certain if I am in remission, but I am hopeful. Cushing's, for those of you that don't know, causes among other things weight gain. My BMI is now 57 thanks in part to Cushing's. My question for anyone that knows -- would a surgeon even be willing to take me on as a patient? I am very slowly losing weight right now after my pituitary surgery, but my weight is so high that I really need to get as much help in getting the weight off as possible. A BMI of 57 is obviously very dangerous. Anyone know? I don't want to waste much time persuing WLS if it isn't even a possibility for me. Thanks in advance!