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[Samantha]

Hello everyone,

My name is Samantha, but everyone calls me Sam.
I found this site when I was looking for a doctor in my area that would do a revision. I had the gastric sleeve performed on me in March 27 of 2014. I was doing really good at losing the weight. At one point I lost I think close to 150lbs. Then I went and made the most stupidest mistake and relocated out of state with my now ex-fiance and during that time I was in an accident that caused me to lose my left eye, so needless to say I went into a state of depression. I wasn't overeating really, but those around me had very big appetites so I wasn't eating healthy anymore and in my depression a part of me didn't care anymore. I have gained about 55lbs back but sometimes I feel like it's more.
Anyway, I'm looking for a doctor (in Indiana where I am located) who can perform a revision and I think I found one but I don't know if my insurance will cover a revision. I currently have Medicare and Medicaid, but I'm also planning on moving back to Kentucky, but do not know when yet and having trouble finding a doctor there. Anyway that's my story.

-Samantha

 

[k9ophile]

Welcome! While you're looking for a surgeon, look for counselling about the depression. I've lost 200 pounds and still have problems with depression. Short term use of an anti-depressant may also help, especially if it came on recently. I've been on anti-depressants for at least forty years. I get counseling when an acute situation breaks through the drug's help.

Best wishes.

 

[Samantha]

Thanks, I'm currently on an anti-depressant, one that I think is working better than any others though I still have a few off days now and then. I was on two different ones several months ago but once both were in my system I didn't like the way they were making me feel so I had to do a little experimenting to see which made me feel better so now I'm only on one.

 

[hilary1617]

Hi and welcome Samantha ! Sorry to hear of your accident and depression. I had my DS performed by Dr. Alverdy at U. Chicago - very close to Indiana's northern border. They may be able to assist you in receiving the second part of the DS. http://www.uchospitals.edu/specialties/obesity/ All the best!

 

[Larra]

I'm so sorry for all you have been through. My Midwest geography isn't the greatest, but another potential resource for you might be Dr. Bernita Berntsen in Topeka, Kansas. She is a well regarded bariatric surgeon who does the DS, and does some revisions (does not to gastric bypass to DS revisions).

 

[JackieOnLine]

Hi Sam, welcome here and glad you found us.

I have had depression all my life and anxiety most of my adult life. it's really epidemic.

 

[southernlady]

Welcome Samantha
For a revision from a VSG to a DS is really one of the easiest possible revisions and one any DS surgeon can handle.

Dr. Margaret Inman here is in Carmel, IN. She is a known vetted DS surgeon.