VSG or RNY?

Hi guys :) So, I saw my surgeon yesterday and I basically had my mind set on Gastric Bypass. She asked me if I was a sweet eater(which I'm really not) and a few other questions and finally recommended the sleeve. One problem; Blue Cross does not cover it yet for people with a BMI between 40-50. So,  now I am stuck. She said the RNY would work also, but the sleeve is not as risky. Now I am torn, because she said I could wait, she feels that my insurance will eventually cover it. What should I do? I know I have been overweight for a long time, but I am tired of waiting, and who is to say how long it would take for Blue Cross to agree to cover it?  Have any of you fought it and won? If so, what did you do?

The surgeon's suggestion is a suggestion, but ultimately it is your decision which surgery to have. If you want the gastric bypass, and you meet the criteria to qualify, I don't see why you can't get it. If your surgeon won't do it, I might talk to a different surgeon.

Good luck!

Tonia

That's funny because my situation is the exact opposite. I wanted the Sleeve because it didn't involve the rearranging of my intestine but because I am a diabetic (I want to be free from it), and also have several other health conditions, my surgeon recommended the Gastric Bypass. I on the other hand am not as torn as you.... I want what will give me the best results and if that means go with the Bypass then that's what I will do.  Ultimately the choice is up to YOU to make. Good Luck on whatever you decide.