Thanks Janet. Dr Elariny is my surgeon too. Although I've had difficulty locating him during COVID-19. I'm still really sick and in and out of the hospital. I have done research on Gastroenterologist here in MoCo and other surrounding cities but most don't want to deal with the complexity of the surgery or have no idea what Biliopancreatic Duodenal Switch means. I'm at my Wits end. I wish I still lived in Virginia because my insurance doesn't cover out of state except emergency room visits. Is there anything else you might suggest? I have a hematologists, neurologist and pain management doctor. However none have any additional insight. Everyone consistently says eat more but how can you when you nauseous all the time and vomiting when you eat any little thing. I do get hungry but it never has a good ending.

I told my boss the truth and my fellow employees that it was gallbladder.

I've also heard people use gallbladder surgery as a reason. I don't think legally they can ask you anything about why - just it's a medical procedure and you'll be out xxx and have xx limitations when you come back. You should be able to talk to someone in HR confidentially if you're concerned.

Hi everyone,

I was just approved for the surgery. I am so elated! I have been working for my employer for about a year now. They did not know about my previous gastric sleeve which was done many years ago and self paid. Any advice on what to tell them about upcoming surgery. I am really private but I know I have to tell them something.

Thanks!

Chris

I'm in the pre op stage going through all the hoops with social worker, dietitian, PT and nurse practitioner along with taking a mindful eating class, food logging and exercise. I need to have all of them sign off on me before I get to see the surgeon.

Anyhow - the surgeons in the center I use, do the duodenal jejunal bypass with sleeve gastrectomy, and that's been proposed as well as a traditional DS. I've had a lap band for 15 years with no success.

I've read lots of articles, but haven't talked to anyone who's had the DJBS surgery.

Does anyone know the big difference between the two and benefits first hand to either one? I'd like to be prepared as possible for when I meet with the surgeon.

TIA