Hello! I am living just north of Vancouver and have made the decision to get surgery. Actually, I think I've decided to do the sleeve and if my insurance goes like the rep on the phone said it would, I should be good to go. I can go through the surgeon my doctor recommended but I'm wondering if there is something else out there. Let me explain.

This spring I had a hysterectomy. My doctor recommended a surgeon at the local hopsital but I saw a commercial for another smaller facility that also took my insurance. Very personal care where I was their priority and just about everything I wanted was catered to.  In fact, I think I was their only surgery that day. I had no idea this was even a choice until I made the call. They even sent me a get well gift to my home the next day.  Now I'm feeling a little spoiled.   I'm wondering if there are smaller facilites for WLS as well. I'm willing to travel up to Seattle if neccesary. And if not, I';ll stick with the hospital down here and be happy. lol But I thought it couldn't hurt to ask.

Dr. Downey at NW hospital is very good. I don't know anything about Dr. Marosan. Good luck!

What I am hearing about the sleeve is that its almost as good as the RNY... without the dumping syndrome!

I think I would have choosen the sleeve if I had had that option... but I DO love my RNY!!!

You may need to be more carefull about what you eat since there is not much of  malabsorption component to the sleeve... you will have to be more carefull about what you eat.

Keep us updated.

Helen

This is my very first post, I've been going thrue the pathway since May. I have an appt. on Aug. 11th to get my surgery date and I am so confused. I keep flopping like a fish on what I want. I've read a ton of good review's on sleeve's but I'm still worried. I need to lose 85 pounds and I'm not shure if I'll be able to do it with a sleeve. I'm only 33 and don't have any medical issues other than weight right now. I do have a ton of health issues in my family history thow. I was able to lose 63 pounds with the help of a trainer but never broke 200 and gained almost 25 pounds of that back since nov. I just don't want to go thrue this surgery for nothing.

Hi Pamela,
   Please join us at the Thru Thick N' Thin WLS Support Group Meeting on Monday, July 26, 2010 from 5:30pm until 7:30pm . We are open to all surgery types, and even non-surgical weight loss persons that desire support.  I'm sure you will find it helpful and interesting. We are meeting at Fire Station 6-1, 114th & A St. in Parkland. From Hwy 512 take the Pacific Ave (Hwy 7) exit south. Take a left on 112th Street, travel approx. 2 blocks to A Street, and turn right. Travel 2 blocks south to 114th St., and the FS is on the right. Come in the back door, or ask for the meeting room.
Looking forward to meeting you!
Susan