:( Now what?!

I just found out that the surgeon I wanted, Dr. O'Brien, doesn't perform the DS.  :(  I'm stuck now, as I have NO idea who does.  Apparently, no one in his office performs that surgery, and I can't find any information anywhere else that would give me somewhere to start!

I have Dakotacare PPO for insurance, and their website's database is... less than helpful.  All they give me is the directory of names.  No details, no information on the doctors, and I have to know the name before I can even do a search!  Grrrrrr

Has anyone in the Sioux Falls area had the DS surgery?  Who was your surgeon?  I'm trying to keep from letting this get me down, but it's a little difficult.

Sorry to hear about your road block.  I unfortunately don't have an answer for you since I have only heard of surgeons in south dakota who does rny and lapbanding.   I sure hope you get something figured out.  Good luck.

Okay. So here is my question.  Why the DS?  It is completely up to you, but it seems to me that most surgeons are doing the RNY or the Banding.  Have you checked into these?  They are both wonderful surgeries and have great results.

I actually have looked at both the RNY and banding.  I don't have a problem with either surgery type, but after the three years of research I've done, the DS really is the best surgery for my position.  I know the RNY works well for many people (how can I be on this site and NOT see the results??) and the banding does too, I just don't feel they would be the best choice for me, personally. :)

I understand you want what is best for you. I do not know of any dr.s in SD performing this.  Will insurance cover you to go outside of the state?

Jen, I originally wanted the DS too. I did a lot of research and thought it would be best for me - In my opinion the method just makes sense and I'm not sure why it hasn't caught on except that it takes longer for the doctor to perform. I have a friend who had it and has had wonderful results. When I was searching for a doctor the nearest I found was in Omaha, NE but my insurance company doesn't cover me out of network. (My friend took a really big risk and went to South America - she was lucky - I definitely wouldn't recommend leaving the country for this surgery!!) I am going to get banding in a month.  Julie