Gastric ByPass/VSG/LapBand

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stephanielindsey
stephanielindsey Posts: 67
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I have been on this journey toward weight loss surgery for quite some time now. I am on a Medicare supplemental plan and there have been several hoops. I originally wanted to get the vertical sleeve, however medicare would not approve vertical sleeve as a procedure. They have just changed their rules and will approve the vertical sleeve but not until October.

My question is, should I go ahead and get the gastric bypass so I can get the surgery done and over with or do you think it is worth waiting until October to be able to get the vertical sleeve?

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  • Mrbusterb
    Mrbusterb Posts: 114
    If you are motivated to get it done now then i would suggest you do it now.I had the Gastric Sleeve in May of this year i was 491lbs now i'm am 414lbs i only wish that i would have gotten it done sooner
  • KSCarnivore
    KSCarnivore Posts: 37
    I have recently gotten a lapband and can understand the benefits of other procedures. Prior to my surgery, I went through a significant medical program to prepare for life after surgery and to change my habits before surgery. During that time, I lost 35 lbs. Now, I can say that my path to success began before surgical intervention. I own my success, not the surgeon. So, I would suggest if you want the sleeve to wait but to take this time to work on your habits and weight loss before going under the knife.
  • Arthemise1
    Arthemise1 Posts: 365 Member
    Do some research, but I think the sleeve has fewer complications and lifelong impacts. That would be work waiting for.

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