Vertical Gastric Sleeve

Hi all.  Have you had or do you know anyone who has had the above surgery in the state of Washington?  If so, when did you or they have it? Thanks for the information. Jackie

I know someone. I know a doc who does it.

Why would anyone want this, I have to ask?

Sorry, I think I did this wrong.  Please read my reply regarding VSG surgery under my question. Again, I apologize, I am still learning the tricks to this computer. Jackie

Great question...sorry, I should have answered it before.  I was told that I was the first in the state of WA to have mine.  They are wanting to promote that where I had it but before I stand behind it, I want to ensure that it is the truth. Now, the important part...am I glad I had the VSG?   You betcha.  I look better, feel better and have tons more energy.

I know Dr Oh does them, has for a few years. I know someone done last spring at UW. The others are out of state.

Will you be going back for part 2, the DS portion?

There is a DS/VSG group that meets in Tukwila, first SAt, I think.

My friend Amy was just "sleeved" by Dr. Landerholm and Dr. Landers the Monday before Christmas.  She's doing great so far - pre-op 286/surgery 273/now 261. She lives in Bellevue and works in Seattle, if you wanted to connect with her, just email me via my profile and I'll hook you up! I love my lapband, but the Sleeve sounds to me like the dream surgery! No malabsorption/messing with intestines, and way less hunger due to the stomach removal...I'm kinda jealous :) ~Jenn

Hey Jackie!  I had my sleeve on the 17th of December and I'm loving it!  This is the first time in my life Ihave to remember to eat!

I love it, Dr. Landerholm & Landers, did an awesome job!

I gained 13 pounds in the hospital.  But that was all water and it came off pretty quick.  I'm now down 13 pounds from the day I had surgerey.  

Amy 

Did your insurance cover this surgery, or was it paid out of pocket?  Im interested in it, as the likelihood of having any gastricbypass surgery reversed is slim to none. I have found out neither my insurance or husbands will cover this, and at this time I cant afford it out of pocket, unless I go to Mexico..... So Im researching everything. Thanks, Kathy

Hi Amy.  I am glad to hear that your VSG went really well.  You must of been one of the first 4 people to have had the surgery.  I too am so excited I received it.  I know for myself, I would have not done well with the band or the RNY so the VSG was my best choice.  Don't you just love Dr. Landers?  Is he your primary?  I really like his laid back personality but yet I know he knows his stuff.  So, tell me how you are doing?  What phase are you in?  Feel free to e-mail me anytime.   If you do not mind, I am going to send a "add you as a friend" invite.  That way we can chat anytime. Have a great New Years. Jackie

hi is this surgery covered by your insurance, or was this out of pocket, I am looking at this surgery as I feel it would be the best for me, but at this time do to our insurance not covering I will have to pay my way.  Any info you would love to share would be great. Thanks, Kathy