BMI TOO LOW???

[New&Improved 1,780]

JUST GOT OFF THE PHONE TO A LOCAL SURGEONS OFFICE;

THE RECEPTIONIST TELLS ME THE SURGEON PREFERS ONLY TO DO VSG AS FIRST CHOICE FOR VIRGIN BARIATRIC PATIENTS

MY BMI IS NOT HIGH ENOUGH NEED TO PUT ON WEIGHT... WTF never been told before I'm not heavy enough....

My BMI is 43 but oh we've seen 50-60 bmi like seriously she was so rude said the surgeons first choice is VSG.... And that's basically it..

Really turned me off with her tone and attitude, I was looking there because they are better prices but forget it I'll pay extra for better SURGEONS and so I rang my 2nd choice and the reception was much nicer said the surgeon will listen to your decision and will talk about pros and cons but it will be your decision mostly as long as nothing serious comes up of course.

I rather pay a little extra for a surgeon and hospital that is much more known and has more reviews I just thought I'd give the smaller place a chance but no thanks...

QUALITY OVER QUANTITY!

Still months out but getting closer everyday..

I don't want to get the bloody VSG and then have complications and have to be revised to RNY later on like most people, I only want one operation thank you!

[elcee 3,342]

A BMI of 43 not high enough, WTF!

If the surgeon prefers to only do sleeves maybe it's because he/she isn't skilled enough to do RNY. RNY is a more complex operation.

I would be going with the more experienced surgeon even if they did cost more.You can't put a price on your life.

[New&Improved 1,780]

9 minutes ago, elcee said:

A BMI of 43 not high enough, WTF!

If the surgeon prefers to only do sleeves maybe it's because he/she isn't skilled enough to do RNY. RNY is a more complex operation.

I would be going with the more experienced surgeon even if they did cost more.You can't put a price on your life.

Yeah completely agree I was just trying to give the "little guy" a chance but no way am I taking any unnecessary risks with my life and my surgery!!

[GradyCat 3,697]

Good thing you're shopping around.

[New&Improved 1,780]

Yes I do that even in everyday life look around seek better deals never ever take the first option unfortunately many people make the mistake of buying without looking around!

[ZGal 84]

My doctor actually was happy to hear I wanted the bypass and not the sleeve, and my BMI is 37. Every doctor is different. Mine, in particular, said the exact thing you did: he’s seen people needing a revision or going to the bypass down the road. And not that folks aren’t successful with the sleeve, because people can gain with bypass too. However, for my dr, it is less frequently seen. I’m sorry you had that experience! You need to be comfortable and welcomed by your dr and the office staff. It is probably better you find someone else, for your own piece of mind. I can’t imahine letting someone operate on me that I wasn’t totally grooving with

[New&Improved 1,780]

9 hours ago, ZGal said:

My doctor actually was happy to hear I wanted the bypass and not the sleeve, and my BMI is 37. Every doctor is different. Mine, in particular, said the exact thing you did: he’s seen people needing a revision or going to the bypass down the road. And not that folks aren’t successful with the sleeve, because people can gain with bypass too. However, for my dr, it is less frequently seen. I’m sorry you had that experience! You need to be comfortable and welcomed by your dr and the office staff. It is probably better you find someone else, for your own piece of mind. I can’t imahine letting someone operate on me that I wasn’t totally grooving with

Yeah I had 2 surgeons in mind so I gave the smaller practice first choice but they didn't give me much confidence so I spoke to the other one and they made me feel much more confident even if it costs a little more it's worthwhile!!