I was not aware of any such list as no Dr. I have been to has anything like this for fear of having a HIPPA violation issue come up.

But thank you for letting me know that they do in fact exist. I can see where it would be a great help to those in similar situations.

I am not familiar with OP surgeon as I am in a different part of the state and have a different Dr. It is nice to learn some of the differences with other surgeons.

Hello again everyone and thanks for your kind responses. Actually Dr Engstrand basically helped me come to the conclusion that the Sleeve is best way to go. I do not want the complications of the lap band, and my PCP concurs. She said she has received emergency calls from those who had lap band surgery issues.

I did attend my first support group at Elmbrook hospital, had my psychological eval, plus saw the psychologist which is required for 6 months. Doing a food diary and counting carbs, which the Endocrinologist recomends 60 carbs a day. THAT is a challenge but is helping. She is the one who told me I meet the criteria for bariatric surgery.

So..since I met with Dr Engstrand Nov 1st I am on my way. Oh yeah, he did my colonscopy too. That was a good way to start losing weight, LOL.

Hope to talk to some of you here again. I am on Obesity help forum for Gastric Sleeve a lot too.

Happy Thanksgiving folks..let me know how that holiday goes for all of you ok?

Jan

The office will not be able to give names of anyone who had the sleeve done as it would violate HIPPA and they would/could get into serious trouble for doing that.

But going to support group and asking questions there is an excellent idea.

Hi Julie,
I'm at about the same place in this journey as you. I just had my last NUT visit last week. Now waiting to hear from Dr. Chua's office about my consult and for the insurance company to approve.

I'd love to think I could get my VSG done before the end of the year (all my deductables for insurance are already paid), but I'm accepting that I probably won't get in until Jan or Feb.

I'm hoping to have the VSG, however I'll see what Dr. Chua suggests for me.

Best wishes!
Anne

I am getting banded Jan 28, through UW Hospital.  The have a support group through the UW Bariatric.  It meets once a month. 

I would also be interested in learning more about your story, as I am just getting ready for the new life.