Re: Who has had BPD/DS weighing 400lbs?

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this group of doctors also looks at the medical history in

determining the surgery..at least dr inabnet did. I was not

concerned whether I had open or lap, only that I was approved by him

to be his patient..he recommended the 2 part because of my bmi as

well has recent congestive heart failure episode & a stroke within

the last 6 months(no remaining deficits)..also serious sleep apnea---

the length of time under anesthesia is significantly reduced the

first part, by going 2 stages--1st part the surgery is 1 1/2-to 2 hrs

versus 5-6hrs, according to the doctor. the bonus, for me, in the 2

part is being able to have the lap--but it wasnt a deciding factor.

I want this surgery, it is my last chance at a " normal " weight life &

I respect my doctor for wanting to do it in the least risky manner.

We will still lose lots of weight fast, then we will have the 2nd

part & be just like all of our other switch brothers & sisters. We

just have to hold on a little longer. But, I have even heard of some

doctors requiring weight loss before the surgery (lots of weight)--

now at least we do get some help with the restritive stomach, getting

the initial 100lbs off.

, do you have your date yet? I am waiting on my time--was

supposed to be 12, but now they wont know for a few more days. same

with insurance--should have the final say in a few days--still shoudl

be no problem, just waiting for the doctors office to get paperwork

to the insurance company for the pre-cert.

talk to you soon..take good care

ogretta

pre-op

may 11, 2001

dr inabnet

> To jpcirone-

>

> Hi! Sounds like you've seen someone in the Mt. Sinai group (correct

me if

> I'm wrong). I will be having my surgery done by Dr. Pomp at Mt.

Sinai.

>

> Their reasoning for doing the DS open on us " super morbidly

obese " (BMI >60)

> persons is very sound. When they analysed all of their vast

surgical data,

> they noticed a dramatic rise in the complication/mortality rate

with lap DS

> done on individuals with a BMI greater than 60. The prefered

method for

> patients of this size is now open surgery. However, for those with

their

> heart set on a lap surgery, they do offer the two step approach.

>

> You might want to check out this web site:

> www.geocities.com/FashionAvenue/Stage/1853/wls400plus/index.htm

> I came across it early in my research and since I was flirting with

the 400

> pound mark, I thought I'd check it out. It is a general WLS site -

not DS

> specific - but it will give an idea of what surgery might be like

for you.

>

> Good luck with everything!

>

> from Philly

> BMI 63, age 39

> Open DS w/ Dr. Pomp, 9am on Wed., June 20, 2001

> Aetna USHC, HMO - Doc thinks they will pay!