So because of a prior abdominal surgery, my surgeon does not want to do the sleeve (or any other surgery for that matter) because of the fear of complications. While I am grateful for his restraint, I am so disappointed and hopeless about what to do about the weight. I had finally accepted that this was the answer, as I am carrying about 150 extra pounds that I have not been able to get off on my own. After being told that this was really the only way to get the weight off, I am just lost.

Tautry' date=' he was going to be my next stop if surgeon #3 didn't feel right... I like his credentials and many years of experience for sure I'm sure he stays plenty busy without advertising too...[/quote']

Let's keep in touch! tautry@wavspeed.com

Good luck!

Gotcha in my address book tautry !

Prior to being sleeved in July, I had 2 c-sections, surgery to repair a triple hernia, and a total hysterectomy...and I had no complications. I wish you good luck.

I have a surgery date-October 8th!

Fantastic ... so glad you didn't give up... You are worth it!

You definnetly need to seek additional opinions. In 2009 I went to a seminar at Bartiatrics Clinic, I was turned down because I had stage 1, encapsulated,ovarian cancerous tumor; no chem or radiation and considered medically cured.. They (the Clinic) would not clear me for at least 5 years (if even then) Disappointment, My Gyn Dr. and the Cancer specialist both thought the clinic turned me down caused it would not look good on their record in the rare event something happen, they encouraged me to keep trying. Unfortunetly in 2011, I contracted a virus(similar to mersa) got put in the hospital for 17 days and then a rehab. facility. Had to postphone the WLS for a bit longer, finally in early 2012 I attended a different seminar(thru Pennsylvania Hospital) There I met and spoke to Dr. David Wernsing, he felt that I could be a good candidate and that the cancer should not be a problem. I was immediatly comfortable with Dr. Wernsing, even before he said he approved. He suggest the Vertical Sleeve due to having had several lower addominal surgeries there may be an issue of scar tissue which could make the situation more difficult. I did some research on the VSS and liked the idea, espically the rare chance of dumping syndrome. I am glad I did not give up.

Please take the time to do more research and seek additional opinions,you will glad you did. My sleeve day is Sept. 18. Yours will be soon. Best of luck. (sorry I am not a good speller, where is my spell check)

So the saga continues...I got a call from the insurance coordinator today saying that I need to go to my PCP to get a separate letter than the doctor at the other center wrote providing medical clearance. My PCP is saying that he doesn't see me enough to give medical clearance. His office did my physical a year ago (my insurance only pays for a physical every two years), but other than carrying about 150 extra pounds, I am relatively healthy or see a specialist. I am SO frustrated-I had fought for insurance clearance and got it from the other surgeon's office. I was finally allowing myself to hope a little that it was going to go through this time and I was going to be able to start my new life. I have an appointment on the 19th to see the PCP and hopefully walk away with the letter. I have everything set to go for October 9-my mom is coming out to help me, I have time off from work, and I was finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. I am usually optimistic but in this case I am having a hard time being optimistic.

So the saga continues...I got a call from the insurance coordinator today saying that I need to go to my PCP to get a separate letter than the doctor at the other center wrote providing medical clearance. My PCP is saying that he doesn't see me enough to give medical clearance. His office did my physical a year ago (my insurance only pays for a physical every two years), but other than carrying about 150 extra pounds, I am relatively healthy or see a specialist. I am SO frustrated-I had fought for insurance clearance and got it from the other surgeon's office. I was finally allowing myself to hope a little that it was going to go through this time and I was going to be able to start my new life. I have an appointment on the 19th to see the PCP and hopefully walk away with the letter. I have everything set to go for October 9-my mom is coming out to help me, I have time off from work, and I was finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. I am usually optimistic but in this case I am having a hard time being optimistic.

You're doing the right things. I'm pulling for you to get your surgery on Oct. 9th. Please keep us informed.