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I can't help but ask what you have been doing since your doctor retired in 2009. Are you saying that you haven't had any follow-up in 5 years??? What you should have done was, as your doctor prepared to retire, ask him if he was turning his practice over to another doctor or if he could recommend a doctor for you. Sounds like that train has left the station.Next you might ask your personal physician if he/she can recommend a bariatric surgeon for you. That way you will have continuity of care between your family doctor and your new surgeon. If that doesn't work, check with nearby hospitals to see if they have bariatric surgery programs and if they will be willing to see you.Finally, you can go on the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery website and search for a doctor near you who is willing to follow patients of other surgeons.
It is a common misperception that a gastric bypass can not be reversed. In fact, many people will choose a different operation because they have been told that a gastric bypass is "permanent" or "irreversible". Having done it 5 times myself, I can assure you that it is...
The ideal weight to undergo gastric bypass surgery depends on your BMI and overall health. Typically, candidates have a BMI of 40 or higher or a BMI of 35–39.9 with obesity-related health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or sleep apnea. At 340 lbs, you likely qualify for the p...
Unfortunately, insurance does not cover a tummy tuck. Occasionally with documentation of recurrent infection they will pay for a panniculectomy (simply removing loose skin).#tt#tummytuck