I need help

I need help finding a doc that takes medicare and will preform surgery on a person with a BMI of 81.5----- My name is Angie, I'm a 32 yr old woman with a BMI of 81.5 and my health problems are as follows: high blood pressure sleep apena diabetis degenaritive arthritis high colestrol nuropathy in my feet depression Today I was turned down for the 2nd time by a surgeon who I thought would preform surgery on me. When I called his office the first thing I asked was if they did patients over 450 lbs because the hospitals around my home do not. The answer was yes they do patients up to 800 lbs. So my hopes were high and I was very excitied to get this done. I got a phone call about an hour ago saying that the doctor will not preform surgery on me do to my BMI and underlying health problems. So once again my hopes are smashed. I have all the preop testing done and am well aware of the risks and complications that could occur with this surgery. That is a chance I am willing to take. It's either surgery or die for me. I weight 534 lbs and am 5'8" tall. I am really starting to lose my hope for having this surgery. I know this is the tool I need to lose my weight and stay reasonably healthy. I have been over weight since I was 2 so I've never known what it's like to be skinny and DO NOT have the desire to be skinny. I just want to be healthy and walk and live my life again. Thanks for any and all advice---and yes I have been searching and searching and searching....

You might call Louis Gorospe's office.  He is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  He does handle patients noone else will handle and he is an outstanding surgeon.  My surgery was almost 2 1/2 years ago and I think he is great.  Just remember, this is not an easy solution and you can eat around the surgery if you do not follow the rules for the rest of your life.  There is just no easy fix for obesity.  I was able to go from a 26-28 to a size 12 and am now having to work to keep my weight at this level.  I have found I have to eat my protein and not graze or I will gain weight, and despite people thinking this is a permanent solution, trust me you can graze all day and eat a large number of calories and gain weight.  So, remember it will take work on your part as well as the hand of a wonderful surgeon.   God bless and best wishes in finding a surgeon to help you.

Angie,  Contact Dr. Kevin Fisher in Tulsa, Ok.  Dr. Fisher  does take medicare. He performed surgery on a friend of mine who BMI was higher than yours. My friend has now lost over 400 pounds, has had both of his knees replaced and is learning to walk again. I know several people who have used Dr. Fisher and they all swear by him. Good Luck, Janna