Lap-Band to VSG surgeons in MN
Does anyone know of any good ones? My sister had the band in March '10. Has never found enough restriction. Everytime she thought she had, it caused her problems like not being able to even swallow saliva. She is now with unfilled band due to other issues as well. Her UGI showed esophageal dilation.
She is considering revision to VSG. However, the surgeon that did her band does not do VSG. She changed jobs since then and has insurance but no bariatric coverage. Are there any good surgeons with reasonable fees for cash-paying patients? She lives in Eagin, MN.
Any info would be helpful. Thanks.
Khem
She is considering revision to VSG. However, the surgeon that did her band does not do VSG. She changed jobs since then and has insurance but no bariatric coverage. Are there any good surgeons with reasonable fees for cash-paying patients? She lives in Eagin, MN.
Any info would be helpful. Thanks.
Khem
AKA NotBaby_Fat
Ht 5'6"/HBMI: 50.8 /CBMI: 37.1
HW 315/SW 299.9/CW 230/GW 160
Ht 5'6"/HBMI: 50.8 /CBMI: 37.1
HW 315/SW 299.9/CW 230/GW 160
It's possible that one of the U of M physicians would be skilled enough to do that surgery. Dr. Ikramuddin, possibly. Dr. Buchwald is the most skilled WLS revision surgeon at U of M, but he doesn't do VSGs, IIRC.
-EJ 
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