Waiting & wondering................

[robinb 0]

I started my wt loss journey in May of 2010. I have arthritis in my knees so was able to get a lap band precert'd thru

Tricare, went to surg 12-30-10, woke up in recovery with the Dr. telling me he couldn't do it due to my liver being

HUGE (more than twice the normal size) and finding a hiatal hernia, "big enough to drive a mack truck thru"!! He said the RNY was my only option.

Now I have been penciled in for surgery 08-30-11, BUT he now believes the VSG is my only option due to the liver

and the hernia!!!!!! The surgeons office strongly believe they can get Tricare-Prime to authorize the VSG due to the

other issues. I'm doubting them.

It is kinda funny because when I went to the seminar I really wanted the VSG but knew I couldn't have it so chose the lapband. I am now glad I didn't get it, my sister got one a yr ago & now is having it removed due to stomach prolapse & going to Mexico to have the VSG. (no insurance)

I decided to join the forum for my sister & I in hopes of "Good Karma" in her surg going well & my surgeon, Dr. Goede of UNMC in Omaha, Ne., getting mine approved!

[Geeewhy 30]

Did you do the low-carb / high-protein diet prior to your attempted surgery? Just curious why your liver was so big...

[MeMeMEEE 206]

Welcome Robin! Best of luck! keep us posted! Make sure to add yourself in the 2011 thread for August surgeries! I know there are a few others on 8/30 as well!

[SmokyMtnGal2011 10]

Wow want a rollercoaster ride you have had...please let us know how you progress. Best wishes to your upcoming surgery!!!!!