WHAT ARE THE VGS QUALIFICATIONS?

Can someone tell me what it takes to qualify for the VSG procedure. Is it the same requirements as for RNY and the Lap Band? Thanks.

Ummm, I believe its the same as other WLS.  Its been used as a 1st stage for really high BMIs so they can lose some wt. then have the "switch" done to a DS.  I hope this helps

i would say ...a big fat starving stomach ;))  in france it's 40 bmi or 36 with complication ;)  but you always can speaking with your surgeon                                       cheers 

For my insurance, the requirements were a BMI or 40, or a BMI of 35 or greater with 2 co-morbid conditions. I think it is the same for all procedures at my surgeon's group. Good Luck.  Shelly

I did find a link that lists the NIH's (National Institute of Health) criteria for weight loss surgery for those in the US. The link is HERE.  I hope this helps.   Shelly

For my insurance they really consider WLS is WLS.  With the VSG being "newer" as a stand alone procedure, they say that you need to be "not desirous" of any other WLS and have a medical reason such as use of NSAIDS or previous bowel/ abdominal surgery in order to have it covered. Hope this helps,