Is anyone interested in starting a local chapter for support and ideas?

in a word.. YES! I am pre surgery and am looking to (probably) get the MGB or mini gastric bypass, also known as the OAGB (one anamasteosis gastric bypass). don't know if i am spelling that quite right.

Anyway, I have been researching for more than 5 years and went to Mexico to investigate the band (didn't get it), and met some amazing surgeons down there.

I can't afford the $17,000 to $20,000 the operation cost here in the states, so I am researching Mexican and Indian surgeons with LOTS of experience in this operation.

Sadly, there are not a ton of patient forums on this operation, so I am out googling my heart out, and being in contact with doctors directly.

I am most interested in the OAGB that does the stitch that prevents that burning reflux that happens and is common in most WLS. I am also interested in robotic surgery. I found a doctor in Spain that does it (Dr. Carbajo) ... he does both the stitch and robotics, but costs $20,000 which, sigh, i can't afford. So, there's my story.

Would love to meet and hang out and support each other. I am in North Salt Lake.

Tristan

I certainly would be.

I am looking for a woorkout buddy in lehi, any takers?

I'm in Salt Lake City and in my 90-day pre op phase. No date yet. Does anybody still look at this group?

I'm game!

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Sure