Hopefully new to the board

Good Morning,

Not sure I am posting this on the right board but here it is....

After six months of denial and apealing, I just heard good news that the Medical Director would reconsider my denial for DS. I had a VSG back in 2008 and now getting for the DS. Can anyone know where I can get information for such revision... like information if my pouch should be resized? I have heard somewhere that just adding the switch separately from the pouch does not guaranty as much weight loss. Thank you for sending those links if available.

Nathalie

Hi and you are on the right board. First, if you had a VSG you do not have a pouch you have a sleeve. The "S" in VSG stands for sleeve. Also, going from a VSG to a DS is not a revision. The VSG is considered the first part of a two-part DS. I have heard that those having a DS in two parts don't necessarily lose alot of weight. If you don't have much restriction anymore you might talk to your surgeon about re-sleeving. Definitely do some reading and searching on the board - you should find alot of information and hopefully those who have had it done in two parts will respond.

Thank you so much. Yes you are correct about the sleeve.. guess I have done a lot of reading and read pouch a lot... I would love to hear from people that did the DS in two parts and find out what they have done. I also heard that people who had the surgery in two part were not loosing as much weight. Thanks for your help

Welcome!

If you haven't already, you should study the site SDFacts.com. A lot of your questions will be answered there. We are happy to help with clarifications, etc. Welcome!

Welcome and congrats on your appeal!

I am pretty sure Gail meant DSFacts.com  :)

Wishing you well.

Congratulations on getting insurance approval! A lot of the experienced DS folks aren't posting on OH anymore. See the link in my signature.