Re: New Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty

[Crochet Queen 16]

Where are you getting it done crochet queen? It is not yet approved in Mexico or it wasn't in July. I hunted all over the place to try and find this surgery without going 1/2 way round the world. There is a Dr In FL that is doing it as part of a hernia repair. Must be some way to get round the non approved yet factor but he and hospital down there are both very expensive. Good luck to anyone who gets it and let us all know how it goes.

I am getting this done in Manhattan. I know of two other people who had this done a year ago and the other 6 months ago. With appeals and physician documentation they are getting it covered by some insurance companies. This does not have a CT code yet which is why it isn't being covered for most people. No guarantee for me either. My doctor is trying to get this approved for me. I was going to do the sleeve surgery but was very apprehensive about having my stomach cut. My BMI is 36 but I was eligible for all surgeries as I have HBP as a result of my weight.

From what I understand the post op is probably the same as when you have the sleeve surgery. I still have a lot of reading to do on this so I can understand it better. I am just wondering how you feel after and when do you feel back to normal afterwards.

[Barb5000 2]

How are you doing now after the ESG today? I to to mayo today for a check in.

Are you eating any food yet? Or still just on shakes?

How much have you lost? Thanks !!

April 8..I had the Endoscopic Sleeve in New York...I had a sore throat for 4 days...so far lost 8lbs...no regrets!!!!

How are you doing now? Who was your surgeon?

[Barb5000 2]

How are you doing now after the ESG today? I to to mayo today for a check in.

Are you eating any food yet? Or still just on shakes?

How much have you lost? Thanks !!

April 8..I had the Endoscopic Sleeve in New York...I had a sore throat for 4 days...so far lost 8lbs...no regrets!!!!

How are you doing now? Who was your surgeon?

[Barb5000 2]

I am beginning the process to get the sleeve through laparoscopic surgery. I was not made aware of the endoscopic sleeve as an option. I have a BMI of 36 and no other health issues. However, Dr Gerber is checking me for sleep apnea and if I have it I will qualify for the surgery. However, should this new endoscopic sleeve be something i consider?

[Mountaingal 322]

Since they don't remove part of your stomach is this surgery any different to Gastric Plication except it is fastened from the inside instead of with a laproscopic surgery?