Re: New Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty

[banded2004 31]

Has anyone had this surgery yet. I am looking for a safe referral in Mexico.

What was the cost? How did your surgery go. It is not available in Canada yet. Tx!

[Lallylocks 111]

Endoscopic? I had my VSG done laparoscopically. 7 stab sites.

[banded2004 31]

This is a new surgery that is done down the esophagus and with a special crimping like tool to make the stomach smaller but without removing part of the stomach. Look it up on the mayo Clinic site. I have been in communication with one of the surgeons there and I am looking to have it done in Mexico hopefully.

[banded2004 31]

They have gone through the clinical trials on this and are at 100% capacity.

Edited October 24, 2014 by banded2004

[Lallylocks 111]

Interesting. I'm totally happy with the removal of my "old" stomach, though. ????

[banded2004 31]

Interesting. I'm totally happy with the removal of my "old" stomach, though. ????[/quote

Were you banded before? That is great you are happy with your sleeve! I am losing my band after 10 yrs.???? I need to find another surgery and this one is perfect for me as I need to lose about 35lbs which I regained and this surgery is suitable for. It is not designed for large weight loss.

[Lallylocks 111]

No banding here. Where I live it's not covered and is quite costly. RNY and VSG are though. Soooo, I opted for something that was covered. Plus I didn't think the band would work for me.

[dedegold 5]

I am hoping to get ESG at the mayo Clinic soon. I have completed a 12 week behavior modification program that is required and I am close to getting the BMI to 35 with 10 more pounds to loose. It is not covered by insurance but that is not a problem for me at this time. I am choosing this because it requries no overnight stay in the hospital, no pre surgery diet, no incisions and it can be adjusted and reversed. I hope to loose about 40 pounds.

Who here has had it, and how are you doing?

Dede

[cruummbs 36]

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

[dedegold 5]

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!!!!

[cruummbs 36]

I eat about 2oz of food before I'm full. ..I lost 12lbs

[dedegold 5]

To qualify for this endoscopic procedure I have to loose weight to get the BMI to 35 I am at 35.7 BMI today. So proud I was able to do this. It has been learning to eat healthy and new habits have been formed. I do not expect to resume eating like I had, that made me fat. So very motivate and ready to go.

Another benefit. My blood pressure has gone from 156/78 to 123/74.

[cruummbs 36]

Congratulations

[Crochet Queen 16]

I will be having this procedure in November. I would like to know how you felt right after and the few days after.

[Mountaingal 322]

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.