Drs. Pomp and Inabnet

May 22, 2001

Hi all,

Has anyone out there post-op used Dr. Pomp or Inabnet in NY? Like to share any impressions?

I'm still searching for a surgeon, and am concerned about the research indicating the two-stage surgery is better for people with high BMIs.

With thanks,

Robyn

May 23, 2001

Hi Robin- I used Dr. Herron and Dr. Pomp assisted. They are a wonderful team

and I was very happy with the surgery. I am completing my 6th month and I am

down 81 pounds. I started with a BMI of 57 and now it is 42. I had the

complete surfery at one time and I had it lap.. If you have any questions

feel free to write. Ellen(Pam

May 23, 2001

Dear Robyn,

I am one of the fortunate ones that Dr. Gagner recommended having the

surgery in two steps. I had the sleeve gastrectomy on Dec. 5 and on June 26

part two is going to be done. I have lost a little more than 80 pounds and

really feel that this was the right way for me. I now realize what it means

to be full... something I never ever knew. Please feel free to write and if

there is anything I can do, don't hesitate to ask.

Terry

May 23, 2001

Hi Robyn-

I am scheduled for an open DS with Dr. Pomp for June 20th. I met him

in April at my consultation. He is a very knowledgable and witty

man. I felt that I could ask him anything as I became very

comfortable with him.

We discussed my high BMI and he did offer me the choice of a full DS

done open or a 2 part laparoscopic procedure. These options were

bourne out of an extensive Mount Sinai study of DS patients with

BMI's over 60. They found that the mortality and complication rate

rose significantly in the lap surgeries done on these patients - but

not with the open procedures. (Lap surgeries take more time under

the anesthesia) It was determined that the relative simplicity and

shorter duration of the lap sleeve gastrectomy (the first of the two

parts)did not pose this threat. The patient then goes on to lose a

major amount of their weight (about 100lbs. in about 6-8 months) and

then returns for the lap " switch " - the more intricate part of the

surgery.

When he layed this all out for me, I didn't know what to do.

Ultimately though, the deciding factors were 1)The less times being

anesthetised, the better. 2)One surgery means one recovery period. I

chose the summer because of the drastically less hectic schedule

around my household. I originally wanted my surgery in February and

see now how rough it would have been with everybody's schedules.

Having to have part 2 done in about 6 months would have left me right

in the middle of the busiest, craziest part of the year. But this

was my unique personal choice...

So good luck with your decision - feel free to e-mail me with any

other questions that may crop up.

from Philly

BMI 63, age 39

Open DS w/ Dr. Pomp 6-20-01

Aetna USHC - HMO (doc thinks they will pay!)

May 23, 2001

Hi :

I would love to come and meet you while you are in the hospital, if you

agree of course. I have my consult with Dr. Gagner on June 20, but will be

staying in NY until my DS Revision on June 25(hopefully). I could come on

Sunday June 24 if you are still there. Let me know.

Patti in WI

Re: Drs. Pomp and Inabnet

> Hi Robyn-

>

> I am scheduled for an open DS with Dr. Pomp for June 20th. I met him

> in April at my consultation. He is a very knowledgable and witty

> man. I felt that I could ask him anything as I became very

> comfortable with him.

>

> We discussed my high BMI and he did offer me the choice of a full DS

> done open or a 2 part laparoscopic procedure. These options were

> bourne out of an extensive Mount Sinai study of DS patients with

> BMI's over 60. They found that the mortality and complication rate

> rose significantly in the lap surgeries done on these patients - but

> not with the open procedures. (Lap surgeries take more time under

> the anesthesia) It was determined that the relative simplicity and

> shorter duration of the lap sleeve gastrectomy (the first of the two

> parts)did not pose this threat. The patient then goes on to lose a

> major amount of their weight (about 100lbs. in about 6-8 months) and

> then returns for the lap " switch " - the more intricate part of the

> surgery.

>

> When he layed this all out for me, I didn't know what to do.

> Ultimately though, the deciding factors were 1)The less times being

> anesthetised, the better. 2)One surgery means one recovery period. I

> chose the summer because of the drastically less hectic schedule

> around my household. I originally wanted my surgery in February and

> see now how rough it would have been with everybody's schedules.

> Having to have part 2 done in about 6 months would have left me right

> in the middle of the busiest, craziest part of the year. But this

> was my unique personal choice...

>

> So good luck with your decision - feel free to e-mail me with any

> other questions that may crop up.

>

> from Philly

> BMI 63, age 39

> Open DS w/ Dr. Pomp 6-20-01

> Aetna USHC - HMO (doc thinks they will pay!)

>

> ----------------------------------------------------------------------

>

May 24, 2001

Hi ,

Thanks for the reply. Since I posted, I've heard from several surgeons via

email that in my case -- a revision of a VBG to DS -- they'd have to do me

open, and all recommend doing an all in one open procedure.

Now, to decide on the surgeon!

All the best with your surgery!