Testimonial
As most of us, I have been heavy all my life. The whole family is heavy. One day, after trying diet after diet and being made fun of by everyone, I decided, enough was enough. I started searching for answers. I did research, and found ObesityHelp.com. Finally, a place where people really understood what I was going through. After doing some research, I decided that I wanted the Duodenal Switch. I found a surgeon in my area, and made the appointment. When I went, he told me that he did not do the Duodenal Switch, and that the procedure he did, the RNY, would probably not be the best course for me. I then did more research, and found another surgeon in Georgia. I contacted him, and did all the required tests and such. In about September of 2000, I started having a cough, which is not unusual for me. I have really bad sinus problems. However, this cough didn't go away. By February, I was in our local hospital dying. I was losing lung volume as well as lung efficiency. I was discharged from my hospital on my planned surgery date in Georgia. I went home on oxygen, and stayed on it for several months. I contacted my surgeon in Georgia, and went down to see him. He sent me to his pulmonologist. They both declined to continue with the surgery. What a let down after all those months of fighting the insurance company.

Then entered the Jamie/Dr. Husted factor. I received an email from someone that I didn't even know. Asking me why I didn't go to Dr. Husted. I told her that I had already called them, and they didn't do the Duodenal Switch. (Which at that time they didn't.) She insisted they did, so I gave them a call...and they did!!! I contacted Jamie, and within ten days from contact, I was on the table. Now mind you, this was an unusual case, so don't expect yours to go like that. I already had all tests and insurance approval, just had to tell the insurance I was changing surgeons.

They were great. Dr. Husted was very upfront about the risks, and told me it was my decision. The whole staff there, and at Baptist Hospital made me feel like I was their only patient. They took care of Jeff, my husband, too, since we are about five hours out of town.

My loss went very slow. I had a pinched nerve in my back and had a very difficult time walking. It took 8 months before I could walk unaided.

On Feb 12, 2004, I underwent a revision to my DS. My loss had not been what we and Dr. H had hoped. There are several ways to revise a DS, he chose to move the intestinal connection lower to cause more malabsorption. The surgery went perfect and the healing phase was a breeze. It was nothing like the original surgery. As always, I could not have been in more perfect hands.

Jamie and Dr. Husted were always there for us, no matter how trivial the question. They are just the best in the world and I have no problem ever sending anyone to them.

By the year 2007, I have undergone several skin reduction surgeries. One in my home town, and the rest in California by Dr. Timothy Katzen. God has blessed me with wonderful surgeons and support staff through out my whole journey.

I welcome anyone to contact me to discuss anything. I am here for you! I know this road is hard but it is our friends that help us through the hard times. And it is my mission in life that if I cannot find a cure, then I will help as many as possible through the journey to freedom. My email is sherri@carvercentral.com and is always open to you.