finding a hospital

I have been getting all my stuff together for surgery. I keep being told I have to lose weight before surgery. I started at 519 and i am down to 470. I am being told musion medical will not do surgery on anyone over 450 is there any other hospitals in michigan that will help me. I am getting frustrated. I go to the gym every day Just looking at options

Thanks Navykoel

 Good morning!

WOW! Congratulations on the great weight loss so far! You're doing awesome! Have you spoken to a surgeon at Musion yet? If not, I recommend you go to a seminar (most hospitals have one) or at least call for an appointment. They might be willing to work with you based on your commitment to the program so far. Plus... you don't want to take anyone's word for it about what their policies are on weight limits - find out from them directly.

Also, have you contacted your insurance company yet to find out which surgeries they cover and what the criteria is for approval? I have a post on my blog with the steps you need to take as you being the WLS process - it might give you some direction: http://pamtremble.blogspot.com/2010/05/are-you-thinking-about-having-weight.html

Thanks I have been to all the meetings and have been approved by my insurance. I have been meeting with Doctor Slickers with the grand traverse Beriatric center. He said I have everything I need to have surgery but that I need to be 450. Just very frustrated I have figured that I am going to stick with him and the diet because if I switch to some other place it will take atleast 2 months or more and I am sure I can lose the weight by then. Just can't wait to get some help losing weight.
Thanks Brent

Good job on the current loss, the habits you are developing will serve you well.  No matter which surgery you have, you will be keeping up the exercise and good eating habits the rest of your life, or face regain. (Cold truth from 4.5 years out).

The grim truth is that the surgical equipment is made at a particular size and that limits it's use.  Surgical tables, hospital beds, all those things have limits.  This is the physical restriction.  Also, anesthesiologists have restrictions for your safety.  This is major surgery and puts a grave risk on your whole body. 

I know that when I made up my mind, I wanted it NOW.  This in between time will let you get more informed and more ready for the wild ride.

Best wishes on your journey!

thanks for the encouragement I know you are right I just get frustrated. That is part of the reason i joined this chat group to help me get past this tough spot so thanks very mush for the kind words.

have a great weekend

Have you talked to Grand Health Partners in Grand Rapids? They have several surgeons and work out of 2 offices. They have a great practice. Good luck!