Question:
At 550lbs, I was told I was too heavy for the operating table to support me.

I live and would need a surgeon in the Northern NJ area. Please if anyone knows of one, let me know! Thank you!    — MRHINESMITH1 (posted on January 10, 2008)

January 10, 2008
Hi there I had my surgery on 9/17/07 and I have had no complications. I lost 55 pounds and feel GREAT. My Dr is David Ward in Morristown. Here is the information 973-267-6400 YOU WILL BE PLEASED. Good Luck
   — dawnraad

January 10, 2008
I also used Dr. Ward as did friends at work and everyone of us is healthy and happy with Dr. Ward. I would definetly give him a call and see what he says.
   — DsneGrl

January 10, 2008
Your Doctor is just afraid of your weight and the complications you might have. Find a more experenced doctor, or look at NYC as they take on a lot of persons heaver that you.
   — William (Bill) wmil

January 10, 2008
Hi- I second that- you should go to NYC for sure- its worth the inconvenience. Have you researched the DS? There is a DS forum here on OH and you can also check out DuodenalSwitch.com
   — SameButDifferent

January 10, 2008
I had my lap band surgery at NYU in Manhattan with Dr. Christine Ren. I had a fabulous experience with her and would recommend her highly. I am pretty sure they have done surgery on people with higher weights that yours. Good luck and feel free to contact me about Dr. Ren anytime.
   — Stacey D.

January 11, 2008
Try an internet search for "bariatric center of excellence" in your area. Hospitals covet this rating because it approves them the accept Medicare & Medicaid patient seeking WLS. One of the "musts" to be certified is appropriate equipment for XL patients such as toilets, beds, and surgical equipment. Best of luck to you!
   — tazthewiz23

January 11, 2008
there are people who weigh much more than 550 lb. who are put on operating tables that are adequate to support them. Please -- GIVE ME A BREAK!! I believe the surgeon who told you this probably does not feel "up to the task". I do not live anywhere near New Jersey so I have nobody to refer you to. Keep looking though. You need a surgeon who has a POSITIVE attitude and is not looking for lame excuses to get rid of you.
   — [Deactivated Member]

January 11, 2008
hi there throw your question onto the jersey board and see what docs people there have used -- we are in south jersey and used Matt Kirkland over at Penn Hosp in Philly 00 215-829-3697 -- there are many fine docs in north jersey too -- good luck finding a new surgeon --you are NOT too heavy for the operating table -- would he have said the same thing if you were just having a gallbladder out??? makes me wonder -- Roberta
   — RCassety

January 18, 2008
I don't know where in Jersey he is, but Dr. David Greenbaum does the surgery and he does the DS, which you should check out for your high BMI. Check out duodenalswitch.com and the DS forum here on OH. Good luck.
   — KRWaters

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