vsg pros n cons with dr.rupp if any hopefully there all pros

Hi I have a question for people that have had vsg with Dr.rupp from St.Paul surgions how was the experience and how many vsg has he done I'm insurance girl kinda didn't explain it that well she just said he had good success with it I would like to know if anyone has had Dr.rupp for a vsg how many he's done and what should I expect I just want to have made the right choice about him plus what to expect about the surgery how long is it how is it when u wake up and what about leak tests hopefully Dr.rupp has had good vsg success with this surgery please if anyone out that has had this surgery with rupp let me know I'm so nerves when I meet him and if I should pick this surgery

I'm an RNY'er, but wish I would have done the DS.....BUT  from what I know Dr. Rupp has a fantastic rep and is a great surgeon.  Best of luck!

Edited to clarify...I'm not sorry about my RNY....just think DS would have suited me better.

I had the VSG in January. I did not have surgery with Dr. Rupp, I went through Unity's Bariatric program in Fridley and Dr. July was my surgeon. I was the 12th person to have a VSG at Unity, and I speak every other Tuesday night for their informational meetings. Please feel free to send me a friend request if you have more questions!

I think I've had pretty great success with my VSG. I never had any major complications, and as long as I follow the rules, as with any of the surgeries, I lose like a champ!

Heidi

I know rupp has been doing RNY for ages, he saved my mothers life back in the late 80's after a different surgeon messed her up big time. I dont know what his stats are like for VSG and I almost went to him for RNY for myself but changed my mind to wanting a DS and I am now out at the U of M. Best thing I can suggest is write out all your questions and ask them of him. If you dont like what you hear you can always find a different surgeons office to work with.

Hello, I decided to go with Dr. Kelly because I have heard he has a better bedside manner and to me that is important.  Dr. Kelly has done about 25 VSG surgeries and all have been very successful.  I just talked to him last week and had all of the same questions you are asking now.  He said the surgery takes anywhere from 45 min to 1 hour and he does the leak test as he is doing the surgery, they put air in the sleeve and test it that way with water.  I am very content with this type of procedure and hearing more and more that it is a great tool!  I was approved on Monday and scheduled surgery for Dec. 21st but I am hoping to change it to Dec. 14th just because it works better for me.  I will keep you posted with new updates on my progress.  If you have any questions please send me a message.  I started this process over 1 year ago so been a while for me but I am finally here and super excited!!!

Hi thanks for giving me this information it is very helpful I'm meeting Dr.rupp about my surgery tomorrow I'm a little nerves but also excited I just hope everything works out with me getting approved for the surgery this has been a 6 month journey for me so hopefully everything works out I've been hearing that Dr.rupp is a great surgeon thanks again for your input goodluck to you also with your journey hopefully I will be next to u on the losers bench as well I'll keep u posted if I get approved which I hope I do

I seen Dr.rupp about my surgery today I'm so g lad I picked him for my surgeon I'm going to get the vsg now I hope my insurance approves my surgery

I have surgery with Dr. Rupp on Monday. I was really nervous about meeting him too, but I have to say, his reputation is amazing. When doing research for surgeons, I chose him. I felt totally comfortable with him so quickly. I highly recommend him!

Yes I think he was a great pick for me also I felt very comfortable with him and I just found out I got approved from my insurance but I don't have a surgery date yet but hopefully I will this week have a date set goodluck on your surgery have a fast recovery!