Got my initial consult Appt with Dr Savoie
I met with Dr. Savoie yesterday. What a kind young man! Based on my BMI and health history, he said I qualify for either type of surgery that he performs...The lap band, or the Duodenal Switch.
Although they are the 2 surgeries he does, the Duodenal Switch can be done in 2 parts...first the Sleeve( removing 80-85% of the stomach), and second the re routing of the intestine.
At this time...he feels it would be best to do the sleeve, and if after 1 year, my weight loss is not desirable....then he would do part 2..re routing the intestine.
At this time...he said max 6 months and I would have my surgery, as he needs to ensure his staff is properly trained and experienced. I do believe lap-banders will be getting their surgery quicker, because it is less invasive, therefore requiring less after care.
Dr Savoie also told me that he has performed 2 surgery/day, 5 days/week for the last year...so he is very familiar and qualified in both types.
I am sooooooooo excited to be moving forward with this!
Although they are the 2 surgeries he does, the Duodenal Switch can be done in 2 parts...first the Sleeve( removing 80-85% of the stomach), and second the re routing of the intestine.
At this time...he feels it would be best to do the sleeve, and if after 1 year, my weight loss is not desirable....then he would do part 2..re routing the intestine.
At this time...he said max 6 months and I would have my surgery, as he needs to ensure his staff is properly trained and experienced. I do believe lap-banders will be getting their surgery quicker, because it is less invasive, therefore requiring less after care.
Dr Savoie also told me that he has performed 2 surgery/day, 5 days/week for the last year...so he is very familiar and qualified in both types.
I am sooooooooo excited to be moving forward with this!
Oh crap!!! I told someone he did the vertical sleeve!!! Nougat I'm sorry!!!!!!!!! :(
That's good to hear amary!!!!!!! I selected the band because I wanna try that first and then if unsuccessful he would do the other surgery!
Sorry to hear you have to wait six months- however be grateful that it isin't the five year wait you thought it would be with Dr. B
Good to hear from you!!!!!!!!!!!
That's good to hear amary!!!!!!! I selected the band because I wanna try that first and then if unsuccessful he would do the other surgery!
Sorry to hear you have to wait six months- however be grateful that it isin't the five year wait you thought it would be with Dr. B
Good to hear from you!!!!!!!!!!!
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