Wanting some advice

I have been contemplating WLS for a few years now but I keep coming back to the crossroad of which one to have. I'm not to keen on the idea of my stomach being cut open. I have had laprascopic surgery before to have a tubal ligation and it was not to bad. I'm terrified, I have researched it to death. I keep thinking about how am I going to care for my children after I get it done, what if something goes wrong, the usual but then I think at 387 pounds I could have a massive heart attack or stroke....What doctor to choose which ones are covered by my insurance???. I feel like I am losing my mind thinking about these things. I want to have WLS, I need it b/c nothing else works. It is all overwhelming but I feel like I am runing out of time sitting around pondering these things. Any advice??????

Sabrina- Probably the place to start is finding out if your insurance will cover WLS, then decide on what type of wls you want, then find the best qualified surgeon you can.

Sabrina, WLS is always a tough decision and involves some pretty major lifestyle changes. The good news is that most BC/BS plans cover the surgery but they do vary on their dietary requirements. Most require a 6 month physician supervised plan but some have no dietary requirement at all - just check with your particular carrier or you can call our office and ask Diane about your plan, she can usually tell you what is required. Once you make the decision to have the surgery, take your time to learn about the different types of surgery - the good and the bad. Different surgeons have different preferences and for different reasons. Do your research and go in with plenty of questions. The consultations are pretty informative and do not obligate you to anything. Also find a support group meeting and talk to the patients that have had surgery. Hope this all helps. Good Luck, Dr. Stickler