New hope! Plan B or Plan C
Dr. Jossart had a good reputation about five years ago for the Sleeve. (Only reason I'm saying this is I haven't been on the boards in a while to hear anything about him.) I got the feeling that was the majority of operations he did, but I'm not 100% sure. The LapSF website used to have a good chart comparing all of the major surgeries. I never got the feeling that he was anti-DS, just pro-Sleeve for most.
From what I remember, he was kind of strict regarding post-op diet. He hated fat. He hated carbs. He hated everything, pretty much. ;) Not sure if he is as anti-fat with the DS....but as I'm sure you know, you don't choose a surgeon for the dietary advice. Didn't get the idea that his bedside manner was the greatest... but that could just be my impression from reading other's experiences. Still, people seemed to like him regarding surgical skills, and I can't remember one person with a negative outcome or major complication.
Lap-Band June 14, 2001. Dr. Rumbaut, Monterrey, Mexico.
Lap-Band removed after 7 years and converted to Sleeve Gastrectomy on July 7, 2008 by Dr. Roslin. I've had three happy healthy Lap-Band babies.... and one VSG baby. 5 years out from revision to VSG. Gained 55 pounds in past 5 months, now considering DS. :(
on 6/13/13 12:55 pm