julie
Member
Hi. My name is Julie, I'm 35, I live in Stockton, CA and I want to have the DS surgery.
I've been going to Dr. Coates here in Stockton since September, but just found out last night that I was going to be given a SADI-S instead of a DS and possibly without ever being told. I am very upset about this and plan to start searching for a new surgeon tomorrow. I am close to 500 pounds and do not feel a SADI-S is going to help me in any way possible.
I have been reading a lot the past 2 days and see that a lot of surgeons are doing this bait and switch with DS patients. They go in thinking they are getting a true DS and walk out with a SADI-S.
My insurance is Health Plan of San Joaquin (under Medi-Cal). If you know of a DS surgeon who takes this insurance, please let me know.
I've been going to Dr. Coates here in Stockton since September, but just found out last night that I was going to be given a SADI-S instead of a DS and possibly without ever being told. I am very upset about this and plan to start searching for a new surgeon tomorrow. I am close to 500 pounds and do not feel a SADI-S is going to help me in any way possible.
I have been reading a lot the past 2 days and see that a lot of surgeons are doing this bait and switch with DS patients. They go in thinking they are getting a true DS and walk out with a SADI-S.
My insurance is Health Plan of San Joaquin (under Medi-Cal). If you know of a DS surgeon who takes this insurance, please let me know.