Gastric Sleeve

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

I moved my surgery revision from band to sleeve to April 29th. I will know more soon. I just want to get it over with and start on the healing process.

[WASaBubbleButt 41]

I find better interaction with gastric sleeve info on this sight as opposed to obesity help..PLEASE keep posts coming..if someone doesn't want to read about VGS than don't read...we are all here to help one another. It seems there are lapbanders with numerous problems so if they learn more info about sleeve it may be of great value to their health.

I was almost a bandster and realized the fills would not work for me. I have many relatives with diabetes which is why I chose sleeve and the aspect of the lower maintenance appealed to me. This does not mean I don't respect someone's choice for lapband.

I have several friends with LB who are very happy. Networking is the name of the game and if we can help one another why not?

Yeah, I like this site a LOT better than the other one.

[MacMadame 81]

Hi, I'm interest in knowing wich insurance approved you for your sleeve. Mine denied it because it is still an experimental surgery, not proven.

Did you appeal?

[hakunamatata_ca 0]

Did you appeal?

Wow Shatzie - they decline because it's experimental?

In Ontario Canada they even do it through the Health Care system if you qualify (I am not willing to wait 2-3 yrs on a list though) My BMI too low for them right now at 36. If they do it here (Canada seems always last) I am amazed they won't (Where are you from?) Keep trying - Band is the one not covered here.

[Alex Brecher 10,502]

You asked and we listened!

We're happy to announce the launch of http://VerticalSleeveTalk.com !

VerticalSleeveTalk.com is very similar to LBT, except that it's specifically dedicated to the Sleeve Surgery. Please visit http://VerticalSleeveTalk.com and sign up for your free membership.