MinnesotaDreaming23

I have decided to go with another center. Thanks ladies for all the comments and sincere wishes. Judy

I like your Avtar, you look great. I can't wait until I amd loosing. Thanks for the comments.

Hugs oldoneyoungagain, Thanks. Sorry for the post it didn't read exactly the way I wanted it to but I see you got my drift. I attend the seminar with head surgeon. I was comfortable with what he was saying but when I came in for my appt with the team the were speaking tongues; crazy stuff. They contradict some things Dr Benn had said. They discouraged me in trying to make an appt with him. They did a great job of making me feel that this isn't the place for me. I liked the surgeon, but not his staff. I told them that I had a hernia, but she is more interested in me going to a endocrinologist for Gerd than seeing a surgeon for this huge hernia that I have, I was going to have this taken care of before I decided to get WLS. The previous doctors said it needs to be taken care of. Since I decided to get the surgery why get both done at the same time. But the PA didn't care about that. I was told that it could wait until the time of surgery. "What kind of ppl are they?" I did call my insurance and they gave me a few other options, I will called them next week. Thanks for the quick and patient responses. Hugs...

Thanks Dorian, I will google both procedures. Also thanks for the reassurance about the RNY. I guess each forum has it preferrences. Thanks for all the support I truly feel accepted here. Thanks . I need some friends in the this forum, please let me know if I can you.

oldoneyoungagain, thanksyou for your input. This is what I'm talking about, 'real and straight talk' I need to hear the facts. I'm so surprised by the PA and NUT, there was sympathy, are real talk with me. They have been doing it so long that they forget the person sitting in front of them are and might be struggling to understand, keep up, or maybe confuse,and possibly upset. They were looking at me as to watch and observe my behavior. I don't know for sure but it was extremely strange and uncomfortable. It makes me want to switch centers. I was given 2 small pamphlets and told to go home and talk to my family. I asked to speak to a surgeonn and was told that that was reserved for later visits usually. I really don't want to go back there.

Hi Pam, I did not know that it cured Gerd (yea) and congrats on your happiness with the RNY, weight loss, and running. I do not have a lot of weight to lose but I need to do it for my health. I thought and was made to beleive that the bypass was for ppl with more weight to lose than me. I'm at 226. Have you heard of a situation like mine with Gerd before? and If so does this type of situation go well. Pam can I add you as a friend.

Hello RNY'ers, I am new to this forum but I have been the sleeve forum until a couple of days ago. I need to learn all I can about the RNY before my next visit with the team. The PA said because of my Gerd I am not a canidate for the sleeve. And that I should speak with a surgeon regarding this issue. I thought that that was my decision to make ultimatelybecause I will have to live with it. On the other hand I do not want discomfort, pain or sickness andto be filled with regrets either. Please chime in and and help me get to the level. Any thoughts or suggestions will be appreciated. There is wealth of information here and I would like to take advantage of your generousity. Thanks in advance.

Hi BroJoe, Are you disappointed by the news. I guess it is best that they found out now before you would have gone under. If you want to be healthy and get on with your life, you can't go wrong with the surgery. I have a similar story. Since I currently take meds for Gerd, the PA is telling me that I am not a canidate for the sleeve. I was crushed a few days ago. Now, I am trying to deal with it. I have so many questions about the RNY and the problems or issues I may have in dealing with it. I have heard things about it along with the things some people are saying on the other boards. I will barely qualify because of my BMI, I have co-morbilities issuses that make it possible. I am just dazed right now. Congrats on your surgery date. You will win in the end.