Todd McCarty, MD (in memoriam)

Thank you for the question!

Many of our patients have had the same struggles as you! You could most definitely be a candidate for a sleeve or other bariatric procedures. There are a few factors that would determine whether your insurance would cover the procedure including your BMI, presence of comorbidities, and other requirements.  So if you have bariatric coverage/requirements, that would be the first step to check. If not, there are other procedures, such as the mini sleeve, that could be considered as a cash option.  Find an experienced surgeon and schedule a consultation and your questions can be better tailored to your particular case.

Thank you for the question! 

You would be a candidate for a revision. There are different options available from gastric bypass to even a mini-sleeve, it's just finding what fits your lifestyle and medical history. Revisions make up a big part of our practice because it's important to find the right surgeon that understands your needs and expectations. Most surgeons now have phone consultations so don't just go to the first person, make sure to do your research on your provider! 

Thank you for your question!

From the information that you provided, your BMI is 33.4. Insurance requires a BMI of 35 with a comorbidity, such as high blood pressure, sleep apnea, diabetes. Or a BMI of 40 without having to have secondary health issues. You do have some options, like the mini-sleeve, should you wish not to go through insurance. Ultimately it would be your surgeon's final call. 

Hello, thank you for your question! 

Usually the lifting restrictions after surgery are 4-6 weeks due the multiple incision sites and the possibility of hernias. I would say that the strain that your work entails, you want to have as much time to heal as possible and that might be difficult. There are other procedures that require less incisions and therefore do not have a lifting restriction or require as much down time, such as the mini sleeve. I would see if it is possible to find a treatment plan that better fits your lifestyle. 

Hello, thank you for your question! 

A revision to your previous surgery is possible. I would suggest speaking with an experienced Bariatric surgeon that can address your specific case in order to give you the best options for you.