Doctor approved VSG

Just wanted to keep you posted. I met with my surgeon today, after having been approved by the insurance for RNY, and we discussed whether a VSG would be a good option for me, since I prefer the latter as it is less invasive and doesn't have malabsorption and dumping etc. He said that in my case, and since I have already lost 20 lb on my own from the first visit then both procedures should work well. Notwithstanding that I have a very sweet tooth, I will have to discipline myself post-op without having to resort to dumping.

So, now his office will re-submit to the insurance and was told that usually this would take around two weeks.

So, unless I get any surprise from the insurance, for now, I am a sleeve in the making

Thanks again for all the support.

Good luck. Please keep us posted.

--gina

Congrats!

Glad you made the decision that you feel is going to best for you.....you don't want to have any regrets! Hopefully that approval will come sooner and you get to start your new life.

Hi TexLex 100,

Which insurance do you have? Also, just putting in my 2 cents. Not trying to discourage you. Do you have acid reflux? If you do the VSG will eventually make it worse. I had the Lap Band in 2008, the VSG in 2009 and now I'm really trying to get approved by BCBS Federal for the RNY. Which I know will help with the GERD and my Hiatal Hernia and I'm 56 years (young).

The Lap Band did not work out for me, my food would come up and I could not find a sweet spot.

VSG was fine at first then the acid reflux got worse. I did lose with the VSG but only 30 lbs and gained almost all of it back.

Best wishes to you Tex!

Thanks. I have Aetna insurance. I had GERD years ago but no longer have it. I had an esophogeal Manometer study and upper endoscopy and no reflux was indicated by the Manometer. So I am hoping I am.in the clear, but I guess I will only know with time. I am keeping my fingers crossed. Cheers.

Not everyone experiences dumping with gastric bypass. I don't. I'm a lightweight but went with MGB surgery (self-pay in Mexico) because of my pre-existing GERD. Great news is my gastric bypass has eliminated acid reflux and my need for daily PPIs (prescription Prilosec).

Good luck with your surgery!

Thanks. I am very glad that you are having a positive response to your surgery. I am still awaiting the response from the insurance company.