Connie

I am new to this forum and was wondering if anyone could give me any information on a couple of doctor's. The first doctor is James Bradley Ray (goes by Brad Ray) out of Bloomington IN. The second doctor(s) is out of Loyola University Chicago. You can actually choose from 2 doctor's there. one is Dr Vafa Shayani and the other is Dr. Sharfi Sarker. I am in the beginning stages and trying to find the right doctor. I actually have a consult set up with each, but would like input from people that have already used one or the other. Thanks for your help!!

sinderella, I am new to this whole process. I really am just waiting at this point to make sure IPA will cover it. I am debating between this two doctors since they will both take IPA. I have been reading thru posts and they offer alot of information - things I wasn't even aware of pertaining to the surgery. $12,500 seems to be pretty reasonable, but I don't know Dr Pleatman's history. Hopefully other's have used him and can give you some input regarding Dr Pleatman. Best of luck to you!

I have just recently started researching, I have not had the surgery yet. I was afraid to tell my mom, because I did not think she would be supportive. I really thought she would freak out. She ended up telling me that she thought I should do it. I have tried everything else and nothing has worked. I have arthritis so bad in one knee that I can hardly walk. I am glad that she is so supportive because any doubt I had was wiped away and now I know I am doing the right thing. I think it is a natural reaction for anyone who loves you to worry to some degree. Maybe she has only heard "bad" stories regarding WLS. I am sure she will be supportive of you in the long run - it is just a lot to take in. I wish you luck!