VSG Surgeons in Boston

[mishmish 0]

I am looking for referrals for VSG Surgeons in Boston. I finally met with a surgeon at St. Elizabeths but she has only done 6 sleeves. She told me that Brigham and Womans has done 8. These numbers seem very low to me. She is not a fan of band and thinks VSG is the way to go for me.

[Malaika 50]

I am looking for referrals for VSG Surgeons in Boston. I finally met with a surgeon at St. Elizabeths but she has only done 6 sleeves. She told me that Brigham and Womans has done 8. These numbers seem very low to me. She is not a fan of band and thinks VSG is the way to go for me.

If you are self-pay, you might want to consider Dr. Aceves in Mexicali - not sure what his prices are these days - were $9500 for everything - pre-op tests, stay in a resort for one night, surgery, anesthesia, 3 days in the hospital and post-op testing. Not sure what airfare would be from Boston to San Diego; however, if you're a self pay even with airfare the cost will be less in Mexicali than in the US.

[mishmish 0]

VegasAngel,

Thank you for the information and quick response, but I am not selfpay. I have great insurance and looking for them to cover the cost.

Michele

[*susan* 1,709]

Michele, I hope you are able to find someone in your area. That is wonderful that your insurance will cover the surgery for you!

[thinoneday 445]

Anyone had surgery in San Antonio Texas with NE Baptist? How was it?

[Malaika 50]

VegasAngel,

Thank you for the information and quick response, but I am not selfpay. I have great insurance and looking for them to cover the cost.

Michele

That's great- you're one of the lucky ones - heck yes if you've got great insurance and they'll cover WLS then most definitely I'd let them! :thumbup: I wasn't so lucky.:001_tt2:

[Jenni3366 0]

Hi Mishmish- I saw your post about Boston surgeons from a while ago, wondering if you found anyone? I'm in your same situation, looking into Lahey in Burlington but they've only done 5!

[BethH 1]

Try the Weight and Wellness Center at Tufts Medical Center, Dr. Julie Kim. Tufts is a Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery. I had mine done by her on Tuesday. I love their program!

[Sandy123 7]

I had Dr Andras Sandor from commonwealth surgical in Stoneham. He did it at Lawrence memorial hospital or winchester hospital and he was fantastic. Perfect track record and not even 2 weeks out and I feel amazing. I couldn't speak more highly of him and his collegues. Go to www.commonwealthsurgical.com to get more info but he is awesome !!!!!