Buddah

I was glad to know what needs to be done. It does freak me out a little. The Duodenal Switch seems scary because of the extent of the malabsorption as well and the time it will take in surgery to correct all the problems, increases my risk. I have faith in my surgeons ability. He is in a center of Excellence and these are the only type of procedures they do. They have a outstanding success rate.

The Visit was good. My surgeon was concerned with my G.E.R.D. so he did a small endoscopy with local numbing. Let me tell you that was very uncomfortable. It made me gag and then vomit up the concoction they made me drink for the H Pylori Test. He stated that I had a severe hernia and that I would need to have my esophageal valve reconstructed. Because of this he wanted to do a Duodenal Switch. I still have 6 months of weight management that I have to do before the surgery. But I would say that It was a good visit.

Well I am in the parking lot of Bmi of utah just about ready to go in for my first visit. Wish me luck.

Hey there "SUPERMAN!!" You go get this done and destroy the weight like Superman. I still have 6 plus months to wait. My first Apt is Aug 6th with My surgeon. Keep that High spirit and give us all an update. Keep in mind why you are doing this and use it. While I take my journey I look forward to watching yours. Much love!

I have my first Appt with my Surgeon on Aug 6th. I am at least 6 months out because my insurance requires 6 month weight management be done before approval. Long trek but it will be over in no time.

I am sorry that you are having all these problems. I hope that you hear back soon. I am still early in the process and I am sure things can change. Best wishes to you.

I turned in my paperwork for BMI of Utah and they consulted with my insurance and called me to set up an apt the very next day. the Apt is 4 weeks away because they are really busy during the summer. I have had friends go through them and not have an issue with scheduling their surgery date. Sorry that you are waiting.

Thank you very much.

So I have my first consultation visit with my surgeon on Aug 6th. They said it would be two - three hours. What is covered in this first meet with your surgeon?

@HalloweenBaby24 Just got the call for my first Appt. Aug 6th for first visit. Here is to everything moving along.

Thanks for the kind words. I just filled out and emailed in my paper work to schedule my first visit. So I have a long while still. I am working to prepare myself physically and mentally to make it is as smooth as It can be. Much love to all those who have come before and to all those who are in the process.

Grats. I just got started and I am in fear of the long road ahead. Lots of hoops to jump through. The Journey has got to begin somewhere.