Met with surgeon

We finally met with Dr. Naziri last Friday morning.  We talked for a while and he seemed surprised to find out I had Hepatitus C, even though I put it on the first set of forms I filled out when beginning this process.  Anyway he is concerned that having the RNY will cause my liver to get worse.  His concern with the lap band is the same.  He is also concerned that I may have portal hypertension with means my veins around stomach, liver, spleen could be very large and could easily be punctured during the surgery.  He told me to give him some time to do some research, and come back in 3 weeks.  I am pretty much feeling that neither surgery will be an option for me. 

Hi Lizzie,

I'm sorry that you had a disappointing appointment, but I wouldn't give up hope yet. Let him do his research. I imagine he would have said an outright no if he thought there wasn't a possibility that he could do it safely.

I'll be thinking of you and look forward to hearing more.

Barb

P.S. You might want to post your issue on the main, RNY and LapBand boards to see if anyone else with your issues has had success. Good luck.

Thanks Barbara - I figure if it is meant to be then it will be.  I will let you know what he says when I go back.

Hey Lizzie...I agree with Barb.  You didn't get an outright no.  I agree the main board is a good place to start but would also google hepatitis C and gastric bypass or lapband. Take care and good luck, Pam

Did the google etc and the research shows the gastric can make my liver worse.  I think it is the portal hypertension that has him worried the most and we wont know for sure if I have that until he gets in there - but because liver and spleen are both enlarged it is a distinct possibility....will keep you all posted and thanks.

Well, I sure hope everything works out well for you.  If you need us, you have a big support network here! Take care, pam

Lizzie I know how devastating any bump in the road can be starting this journey but don't give up hope yet. I hope all will work out for you. Mare

Thanks Mare - I will not give up hope - I am a survivor!  all will be okay one way or the other

Lizzie,   I am so sorry to hear that your appt was disappointing. Keep your fingers crossed, and I will say a little prayer for you. Besides Dr Nazari is the greatest. He will find out what to do, and maybe he will find a way around that for you to still have one of the surgeries.  Danielle

Danielle - I definately trust and respect Dr. Nazari.  If he thinks it is not in my best interest then I can accept that.  When I started this I prayed that if I was meant to have this surgery for everything to go smoothly - maybe this is not what I am susposed to do at this point.  Thanks for your support.