@southernlady thanks so much! I'm trying really hard to get all facts before I make any decisions and that's what led me here!
I know a few people who've done well on the sleeve, but to be fair it's not a big list. I feel like if I'm able to resolve the insulin issue, I'll be okay; I work out pretty consistently, lift weights, and am okay with eating low carb. I have been for quite a while as an adult and have had great success with it.
I know someone, I think
@Larra mentioned not knowing many surgeons in Houston, but If anyone happens to know some good ones, I'd appreciate it
I've been looking up licenses and malpractice claims on the Texas Medical Board site whenever I find a surgeon I'm interested in, but one I know for sure has had malpractice claims didn't show any on their site so I'm not sure how reliable it is. If there are any recommendations on where best to find this stuff, I'd love to know! I feel like I'm missing something.
Another issue which complicates the surgeon hunt is that I have a bariatric exclusion in my insurance policy, so Ill have to be cash pay. This hinges on being able to have a hiatal hernia repaired at the same time, for which I DO have surgical coverage, and paying cash for the sleeve.