Anyone know of surgeons who will do the DS on folks with Low BMIs?

Imissthe80s
on 7/8/11 6:53 am - Louisville, KY

DS on 02/27/12

Caprice-

I have not met the surgeon yet and won't until next month. He's on the DS Facts list and I have been in contact with a couple of his patients, so yes, a true DS surgeon.

Imissthe80s
on 7/8/11 11:52 am - Louisville, KY

DS on 02/27/12

I'm looking at Houston in Nashville right now and if it doesn't work out will continue with Plans B-Z.

smileyjamie72
on 7/8/11 6:32 am - Palmer, AK

DS on 12/29/11

Have you tried the lightweights board????
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/wls_lightweights/

There are people there who understand.

-Jamie

RNY 2/26/2002                           DS 12/29/2011
HW 317                                     SW 263 BMI 45.1
SW 298                                     CW 192 BMI 32.9~60% EWL
LW 151 in 2003
TT 4/9/2003

Normal BMI 24.8 is my GOAL!!!

GBP (RNY) 2/26/02 298 lbs, TT 4/9/03 151 lbs, DS 12/29/11
HW 317 SW 263 BMI 45.1/CW 192 BMI 32.9/GW 145 ~ Normal BMI 24.8
**Revision Journey started 3/2009 Approved 12/12/11**

Imissthe80s
on 7/8/11 6:36 am - Louisville, KY

DS on 02/27/12

Jamie-

Duh moment. I didn't think to post this over there also. I'll do that. Thanks!

trxxyy
on 7/8/11 7:51 am - Orange County, CA

DS on 04/11/11

I think I was a 36 or 37 bmi when I first saw Dr. Keshishian. I have chronic hypertension plus he indicated that I was suffering from insulin resistance. By the time my surgery rolled around four months later I was a 38 or 39.

So yes, there are surgeons who will perform the DS on lightweights. The only issue I had was with my insurance and it was a fight over lap vs open for my DS.

Good luck

(deactivated member)
on 7/8/11 8:34 am

DS on 04/11/11

On July 8, 2011 at 12:14 PM Pacific Time, Imissthe80s wrote:

My BMI is 41, sometimes 42 (with a few pounds added) I have this paranoia about not being able to get my DS because I don't have a larger BMI. Maybe it is because I've read somewhere that surgeons typically like to reserve the DS for those with larger BMIs. Yes, maybe I'm being ridiculous but I have this fear that surgeons might try to steer me towards an RNY instead, mainly because of my PCOS and metabolic sydrome and my low BMI. No, I have not met with a surgeon yet but do not wish to waste my time with a surgeon who will not do the DS on me. It's DS or bust.

Keshishian did my revision for maintanence. My BMI was 27 when I consulted with him.

adkmtngirl
on 7/8/11 8:43 am - Brant Lake, NY

DS on 11/18/10

My bmi was right around 40 the day I had surgery, no problems with my surgeon or my insurance company over my choice of surgery.

Kristina

teachmid
on 7/8/11 9:32 am - OKC, OK

Revision on 12/15/10

My BMI was 39 when Dr. Keshishian did my revision.

Is your surgeon from the DSFacts list or OH list?

-Gail-
SW 257 CW 169 GW 165

Imissthe80s
on 7/8/11 11:46 am - Louisville, KY

DS on 02/27/12

I am looking at Houston in Nashville. Dr. Spaw is also in Nashville but I don't know yet if either would agree to take on a light weight.

Crazeru
on 7/8/11 9:48 am

DS on 04/17/08

My BMI was 39. Kaiser's WL surgeon, said I wasn't big enough for WLS. 2 grievances later, and I had my DS with Dr Rabkin. I did have diabetes, hbp, high cholesterol... all are now normal.

Chris
HW/225 - 5'1" ~ SW/205/after surgery 215 ~ CW/145~ BMI-25.8~Normal BMI 132 ~DS Dr Rabkin 4/17/08
Plastics in Monterrey - See Group on OH Dr Sauceda Jan 13, 2011
LBL, BL, small thigh lift, arms & a full facelift on 1/17/11 UBL 1/21/13
Love my Body by Sauceda

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Anyone know of surgeons who will do the DS on folks with Low BMIs?