VSG Ontario

I understand that a patient can request VSG instead of RNY in Ontario - 

Has anyone had it done - 

and was it done by your choice? 

Thanks 

At TWH they say that it has to be medically necessary and is usually a decision made by your surgeon. Since you are an MD, you may know if you meet the criteria for VSG. I believe some of the indications are heavier weight and certain comorbidities (such as Crohn's disease). But the short answer is, No, you can't get a VSG just because you want one (unless you want it so much you are also willing to pay... OHIP covers RNY and VSG that is "medically necessary").

I had VSG surgery, and it was not by choice.  My surgeon decided when he was doing the surgery that the RNY would not work for me due to the location of some forming ulcers.  RNY would have left me with an oversized pouch and it would have defeated the purpose.  He decided on the VSG (which removed the ulcers) and I couldn't be happier.  I obviously don't lose as quickly as a RNY patient, but, I'm losing and my life has certainly changed for the better :)

Tracy

Oh, I remember you - doctor/opera singer - welcome back. Did you get the lap band a few years ago?