Dr Pace Lapband

Hi All,

My husband was referred to Dr Pace 2 months ago.  We received a call from the Health Science center yesterday.  I know he is performing the gastric sleeve procedure and a few people I know have completed the surgery. 

However, our dr would not refer him for the sleeve stating it was too invasive.  I know through friends at MCP, the government is now funding the lapband procedure.

Does anyone know if Dr Pace is performing this surgery yet?

Thanks
Deanna

im not 100% but as to my knowledge he is only doing the vertical sleeve

I was told in June that right now they are only doing the sleeve at this time.  Patients have been referred for other surgery and ended up getting the sleeve.  You husband can discuss that at his appointment.  The lapband has a low success rate and can have serious complications.  Many people who get the band end up getting a revision to the sleeve.

Thanks all.  My husband got the call today from a nurse on the team.  They do the sleeve only.  He has to lose about 40 pounds before they will consider him for the sleeve...  Hope he puts his mind to it and gets it done! I have about 60 pounds to lose myself.  Considering the procedure too :)