Has anyone had the incisionless POSE procedure? Dr recomendation

[sadymichele 9]

Hi. I'm looking for a dr who performs the POSE procedure, but it is only in trial stages in Louisiana. Does anyone have any recomendations?? Thanks a bunch

[nursekimberly89 50]

The surgeon I'm looking into here in my area (DC metro region) had the procedure listed on his website. I'm hoping to attend a seminar tomorrow evening, so hopefully he will mention it. Like you mentioned though, it's still in trial stages and on his website he stated that insurance would not cover it.

http://advweightlosssurgery.com/weight-loss-surgery/treatment-options/

Edited January 2, 2014 by nursekimberly89

[sadymichele 9]

Thank you!! I'm checking out his site now.

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

My main incision is in my navel. Six weeks post op no scars are even visible. They were tiny anyway LOL! Just for your info~

[nursekimberly89 50]

Sady, Dr. Thomas Umbach in Las Vegas is performing a procedure that sounds identical to POSE. It is called Stomaphyx

http://www.blossombariatrics.com/stomaphyx/

[nursekimberly89 50]

It is also being performed at Howard University Hospital in D.C.

http://www.hubariatrics.com/content/b_stomaphyx.cfm

[sadymichele 9]

Thank you! I believe the stomaphyx is only for bypass patients. I'll let you know what I find out

[nursekimberly89 50]

Yeah, Howard's website said it was a revision, but I'm not sure if Dr. Umbach's facility performs is as such. Sorta confusing lol.

[sadymichele 9]

I know. There seems to be a lot of new procedures and it's tough to decide what to go with

[nursekimberly89 50]

I hear ya. POSE sounds interesting but the thing that bothers me about it is that there isn't a lot of data out there.

[kimk1999 450]

Yeah, I don't want to be a guinea pig for a new procedure. That's part of why I like the band option. They went through my belly button so the scar is hidden. The band has been around for a very long time for long term studies. I have a pretty good idea as to what I've gotten myself into. I have a decent understanding of the success rates 10 years out, mortality, weight regain, revisions, etc.

Good luck on your research.

[katielynn 0]

I had Pose done 12/10/2012. In New Orleans...it did not work for me...I've gained back the 14 lbs that I lost. :-(

[butterflyvan 6]

I had it done. II lost around 18 LLb and was over the moon. Of course I was on shakes and fluids for a few weeks after and slowly introducing soft foods. It is a in out procedure but I have to say I felt very ill on the first night and wish id stayed in hospital . In one year I easily gained the weight back. I did try very hard after spending all that money but the appetite soon returns to normal and the desire to enjoy your food. It the worst thing I have ever done, spending 9000 euros on the POSE. Id not recommend this to anyone. The only thing it has given me is acid every night.