I am tentatively scheduled in Sept for an open RNY, but have some problems

surrounding the issue. The last, intact, supple skin on my 350 lb frame is the flesh on my abdomen - I've always had my heart set on a Lap procedure. Now, I learn that the Fobi pouch has a greater loss result, and greater probablity of no regain. In my research, have found a Doc who comes very highly recommended who does the Fobi Lap, and I scheduled with him for July 31 (just a couple of weeks away). Now, after much effort, I find I can't muster the financing for the Fobi Lap (self pay, concrete written exclusion in employer's insurance policy). The cost of the open with the first Doc mentioned is $6900.00, the cost of the Fobi lap with the second Doc $13,000. I want to see 140 lbs again, which would be a 210 lb loss, but have heard most people lose about 100 lbs with standard RNY, then, I have that thing about the incision. To turn the heat up more, the Doc that does the open is getting booked well into the future; moreover, in January his cost goes to $8000.00 from the $6900.00 he charges now. What to do, go ahead with the Doc I can probably afford, and deal with the scar (which I can hardly abide) and lose less weight, or cancel both for now and try for later for the Fobi Lap, my first choice. Scared both chances may pass me by. I'm 50 years, old, need to get some show on the road. Please Help.

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