I am looking up info. on the VSG and somethings I read sound like we can get it done and covered while other things say the opposite. Is there anyone over here that has had this surgery? I would probably be looking at a surgeon around Landstuhl since we are up in Baumholder. I knew that the lapband wasn't covered, but when I discovered the VSG info. I realized there was another option to the RNY that maybe i could do. I have had previous abdominal surgeries (4 in total) and do not want to do the RNY. I am about 290 pounds, have sleep apnea, prediabetic, high bp, on depression meds, go to counseling regularly, have had knee surgeries when I was a teen and have more problems with them now (age 40). I would love to be able ot move around much better and be healthier, so any info. I can get on this being an option over here would be greatly appreciated!

Hello Judy, No problem. I am also sometimes behind in my responses. I think you had lots of other things to think about after surgery. I'm still in the process of trying to get my insurance folks onboard. Turned me down the first time, Dr. Weiners staff re-did the request for pre approval and it's now with CIGNA. I've been having some attitude problems with Dr. Weiners staff. Rude, billing issues, pushy. But he's the best I hear. I need a vertical sleeve gastrectomy. I"m 280 lbs, 5'10" and it's gotta come off. You sound like you are through the worst based on the need for tucks and reductions. Sounds like it's skin that's getting in your way instead of fat. How much have you lost, how much to go? I'm going to try and get 100 lbs off. FYI - I'm 53, married, live in Kiedrich on the Rhein River, 2 stepsons (out of college now). Cheers, Bill Black

Hello my name is Beth, congrats on the date. I am still in the long process of getting classes done and tricare referral done. Where do you live. I live in Bitburg? Did you have to do all these class for tricare? I am coming to see the nutrutionist on Nov 30th at Ramstein. If you can give me any advise on this journey please do. THanks and good luck. Beth

Congratulations!!!! I'm curious about why they changed your provider? I was hoping to have surgery with Prof. Weiner.

tricare should approve it in a day. Good luck. ihad the surgery in Aug with Weiner and he is just wonderful. Julie