Why do people go to Under Qualified Surgeons?
Okay, now that I've had a good laugh (Thanks guys)....
I understand your frustration, Frisco, but you must realize that not everyone has access to top notch surgeons. Many people don't have the time and/or money to fly across the country/world to have a super-star surgeon perform their surgery, so they have to go with the best available within their means. Sometimes it's better to take a risk than keep struggling through a life of super morbid obesity.
Now, as far as those people who don't read or ask their surgeon's office for instructions on post-op eating, there's just no excuse.
Hey Chungs,
Point well taken...can't argue....
But, I'll add this...... If one were to say put enough "Value" on the procedure and what a major effect it could have on your life and perhaps is a procedure that could extend your life......would it be worth the time and/or money and effort to seek out that super-star surgeon?
Not arguing..... just a point....
frisco
SW 338lbs. GW 175lbs. Goal in 11 months. CW 148lbs. WL 190lbs.
" To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art "
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Dr. Paul Cirangle
It would be worth the money if you have the money. Most of us don't have that much. I couldn't have done this if I'd even had a substantial copay - mine was $300.
The economy is in the tank. Many of us feel lucky just to have insurance and our heart breaks for those who don't even have that. But money to fly away and recoup at a distant hospital. Nope. Not happening for a lot of us.
Highest weight: 335 lbs, BMI 50.9
Pre-op weight: 319 lbs, BMI 48.5
Current range: 140-144, BMI 21.3 - 22
175+ lbs lost, maintaining since February 2012
Yup..... In this economy most of us must prioritize and unfortunately in a lot of cases WLS comes after food, roof over your head, kids..... life......
frisco
SW 338lbs. GW 175lbs. Goal in 11 months. CW 148lbs. WL 190lbs.
" To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art "
VSG Maintenance Group Forum
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/VSGM/discussion/
CAFE FRISCO at LapSF.com
Dr. Paul Cirangle
Oops. Never mind... I get too crabby and post some kind of snarky replies to the same tired old questions. I do, however, suggest they use the search feature to look up the answer to a question that was just asked for the millionth time. Don't mind me......did I just say that out loud?
5'5" Age 63 HW 212 SW 200 Currently 8 pounds below goal
Jacque 
I could not agree with you more Firsco.. I know people on here, that have asked those questions about what should they eat. And, that is AFTER they have gone to the WLS seminars at their hospitals..
The hospital I had my surgery is a teaching hospital, and the doctor that I had is not a resident, there was a resident in the room when he was performing my operation..
It is unfortunate as well that there are people out there, that can not afford this surgery much less to fly somewhere to get a great surgeron.. I am lucky enough to have two great surgerons in New Orleans here.
Both of them have done numerous sleeves, bypasses and bands. And I can not complain, I had a wonderful recovery, and am doing well on weight loss.
Susan
I know you got a correct sleeve and instructions !!!
frisco
SW 338lbs. GW 175lbs. Goal in 11 months. CW 148lbs. WL 190lbs.
" To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art "
VSG Maintenance Group Forum
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/VSGM/discussion/
CAFE FRISCO at LapSF.com
Dr. Paul Cirangle
http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/
5'5" Age 63 HW 212 SW 200 Currently 8 pounds below goal
Jacque
