A decision...

Sep 21, 2009

I think  I have decided to have the duodenal switch surgery.  The closest and best surgeon here in Kentucky from what I have studied is John Husted.  I think I am a better  candidate for the DS because "dumping syndrome" really bothers me, and I appreciate the fact that the intestines are not rerouted.  It doesn't hurt that I will be able to have a fork of cheese cake too.. Why am I still worrying about what I will be able to eat?
I am really looking around in this area, but he seems to be the best around these parts.  One thing that I am curious about is his consults.  While they are very accomodating, it's possible to do your first consult over the phone (he is 2 1/2 hours away).  The second consult is done until 1-2 days before surgery or the day OF surgery...Now I don't know, but I need someone to be looking all over my body before we meet in the OR.  Aftercare can be done by phone as well... I don't care. I will have to make the trip for the visits if I use him.  The phone thang ain't for me.

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