Welcome JIM!!!! It sounds like we had a similar experience. DS was listed on my surgeon's website, but when I got there he said he hasn't done one in over a year. He also gave me the big spill about how "dangerous" it was esepcially since my BMI wasn't really high enough for it. BLAH BLAH BLAH. I pushed him to do it. I had a 90 day waiting period with insurance. I went into my final appt determined and prepared. He still disagreed with me on the research, but agreed to DS me. All I can say is if you want it you have to fight for it. I live in Nashville, TN and told him I was prepared to drive to Knoxville for a different surgeon if I had to. That's when he said noooooooo....I'll do it. If you want it stick with it friend!!! It's worth the fight!