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Lifespan after VSG - Please help.  Today I went in for my first consultation.  The insurance person said it looks promising for me to have Aetna cover this.    I guess i'm just scared...  W...

What was the charge on your receipt after surgery? - I'm confused the Surgeon I went to quoted me at $16k in Charlotte nc if I do self pay. However if I use my insurance the surgery will be anywhere from $30-60k. I guess my question...

Cost of self pay surgery in NC? - hi everyone. I just wanted to ask if anyone did self pay in NC? If so what was the total amount you paid? If my insurance doesn't approve me. I'm considering self pay in the US...

How did your doctor determine that You have Sleep - Hi.  I went to see a physician who said I MAY have sleep apnea, no test were performed, but she asked me a bunch of questions about how I feel through the day.   How well rested...

Gynecomastia - man boob removal / Tummy Tuck cost? - Hi gentlemen.. i was just wondering if anyone had to have a man-boob reduction and pay out of pocket?   how much did it cost?  how much did you pay for a tummy tuck, man...

I lost 5 pounds. Lowered my BMI before my consulta - I lost 5 pounds before my first vsg consultation. My BMI is now 38. I lost 5 pounds. I'm 5'7" 256lbs. Is this a good h/w for a male looking to have VSG done or am I not big enoug...

VSG in Canada - Hey? How's canada for VSG? How much does it cost there?

Dr. Paul Enoch of Cary,NC - Hi.  Has anyone had a VSG done by Dr. Paul Enough in NC?  I'm reading his reviews and people have great things to say, but im curious about the bill?   What did YOU pay tota...

VSG in Mexico- Requirements-- Passport - Hi, i'm hearing from a lot of people that getting VSG in Mexico isn't as bad as it sounds LOL. Can someone explain to me the passport situation? I know i went to canada once...

Pre-Op Diet- -- how much did you lose? - well since  my insurance won't really pay for my surgery i will start another diet in hopes to drop atleast 50lbs.  From my understanding there's a pre-op diet that will sometim...

Cost of VSG in Mexico - my insurance company is a joke.  im thinking of getting vsg done in mexico now since i know it's not as pricey.   does anyone know the cost of hotel.. surgery.. hospital...

So much for WLS... Aetna POS really is a POS. - I went to visit the surgeon today for a consultation.  At the front, the nurse stopped me before I even paid and told my that my HORRIBLE insurance only covers a max of $10,000 ...

First Consultation for WLS, What should I ask? - Hi today im going in for my first appointment to start the process of WLS.  Im considering either lap band or VSG.. VSG is my first choice. What questions should I ask? Is t...

What exactly is a Comornidity? - I am pre-hypertension and pre-diabetic... My numbers are like 2 digits below what's considered hypertension .. is that considered a comorbidity?

how long do you have to drink 80 mg of protein aft - just curious i see everyone saying they're drinking all this protein post op.   so how long do you have to do that? 

VSG 5+ Years later? - Hi, im looking for people who have had VSG for 5 years or more who care to share their story...  Any difference?  Any complications?  Any drastic weight gain?

Am I too small , am i too young? - I'm 26,  5'7, 260lbs.  BMI is 40.7    Went to my first seminar today-- It was  a realize band seminar, but the surgeon discussed everyone. I was the youngest, and s...

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Man-Boobs and VSG-- Do they go away? - Hi, after VSG- if I lose maybe 100 lbs.  If i have manboobs (or a lot of fat around my chest area)  will the man boobs go away?  Or do they just droop down (extra skin)??

VSG Psych Evaluation - I am reading that you have to get a psych evaluation before you can get weight loss surgery.  I'm curious- What do they ask?  what responses are given?    If you have no  comorb...

Males who have gotten VSG--- What to expect? Is - Not to sound stupid lol but im not sure if there is a different in males getting VSG and Females.  I guess 1 thing i'm worried about is i'm YouTubing some people who've had this...

AETNA POS II to cover Surgery if BMI is under 40, - Hi all, my weight has fluxuated all my life. sometimes my BMI is over 40 and sometimes under.  I have no co-morbidities other than Pre-Hypertension/ Pre-DIabetes and depression....

Lap Band Vs. Realize Band --- What to expect? Aet - Hi everyone,  I'm a male.  5'7"-5'8"  current weight is 261.   I have tried my hardest to drop weight.  I went a whole year eating salad and turkey sandwiches and lost 30 po...