Hey!

I got into this cool study on the metabolic changes of weightloss surgery. They are in desperate need of sleevers so if you are going to have the surgery (you need to start pre-op) So if you are getting the sleeve and live near enough to Johns Hopkins to go 22 times in 2 years, you get paid per visit, for a total of $2500.

Here is the ad from their website:

A study is being performed to evaluate changes in blood glucose and heart function before and after weight loss following bariatric surgery. Men and women, ages 21 to 65, are needed to participate.The study involves 22 outpatient visits over the course of two years. Participants will be eligible for compensation up to $2,500.

For more information, please call 410-550-9278.

Principal Investigator: Dariush Elahi, Ph.D.

Protocol Number: NA_00004876

03.02.2009

I'm in New Orleans and I think Hopkins has partnered with my hospital because we were offered an opportunity to participate in a research study but with no money. Also Insurance is covering the sleeve. I'm living proof. United HEalthcare is paying for my sleeve 100%.

Hello everyone. I am to be sleeved on Feb 1 2011 pending in surance approval. I was a little disappointed that my surgeon changed his mind from gastric bypass to VSG. But since reading all the sucess stories here, I feel that it may be a better choice. I have at least 110 lbs to lose and I hope this is the only procedure I have to have. Please let me know if I can accomplish this wieght loss ith this surgery.

Beat of Luck to all.....Judy

Hello everyone. I am to be sleeved on Feb 1 2011 pending in surance approval. I was a little disappointed that my surgeon changed his mind from gastric bypass to VSG. But since reading all the sucess stories here, I feel that it may be a better choice. I have at least 110 lbs to lose and I hope this is the only procedure I have to have. Please let me know if I can accomplish this wieght loss ith this surgery.

Beat of Luck to all.....Judy

Many people on here have lost that much and more. I believe you have dodged a bullet by being recommended the VSG over the RNY. Search here for more information, there is lots of posts talking about why this is so.

I decided against participating in this study. The time committment was not something I could work with - 9.5 hour days under observation plus travel time - I'd have to take leave and hire sitters, and I don't let anyone drive my kids but me, let alone transferring the car seats and all that!! The extra radiation and muscle biopsies kinda bugged me, too - it is an extremely comprehensive study. (Altho I understand you may be able to opt out of the muscle biopsies...)

THANK YOU - everyone who does choose to participate - the results will be extremely interesting and beneficial to all!!

Sheri

I'm with you. I live within 15 minutes of Hopkinsm but my time is certainly more valuable than that which they are offering. $2500 for 22 9 hr days? That's $12/hr not including travel and mileage. That is equivalent to about a $20k/yr full time job.

Is Johns Hopkins still conducting this surgery? I am pre-op and live and work outside of Baltimore.

Is Johns Hopkins still conducting this surgery? I am pre-op and live and work outside of Baltimore.

I'm sure they are still doing the surgery, but don't know about the study.

I am in Towson, and did a lot of research before making a decision about where to have surgery. After a lot of thought I chose the GBMC Comprehensive Obsisity Management Program (COMP) over Hopkins Bayview.

I am now two eeks out of surgery and couldn't be happier.

This is not showing up on their research site anymore, however I am going to call them tomorrow.

I'm sure they are still doing the surgery' date=' but don't know about the study.

I am in Towson, and did a lot of research before making a decision about where to have surgery. After a lot of thought I chose the GBMC Comprehensive Obsisity Management Program (COMP) over Hopkins Bayview.

I am now two eeks out of surgery and couldn't be happier.[/quote']

Hi red cobra! I also have chosen gbmc over Hopkins though I live in Joppa - about equal distance from me. Gbmc is definitely better. Who was your doctor - Liao or Moeinolmolki ?