Dr. recommendation for VG

I had a lapband removed due to erosion. I'm planning to get a Vertical Gastrectomy, and am looking for a doctor, preferably in the Seattle/Eastside area. Any suggestions?

No but what is a VG? Good luck.

I'm sorry I'm not very familiar with it myself. It's a vertical sleeve gastrectomy. I had a lapband before so I'm very familiar with that language, but the sleeve is something I'm just learning about.

I honestly don't know if he does VG but Dr Joseph Chebli and his staff at Northwest Hospital (Northgate area) are wonderful and I'd HIGHLY recommend him to anyone. Corinna Q

I'm not sure if he does VSG's (Vertical Sleeve Gastectomies), but Dr. James Weber at Swedish-Ballard (soon to be Steven's Hospital in Edmonds, WA) is AMAZING. I'll be getting my VBG (Vertical Banded... NOT the LapBand) from him on 12/26/06. You might also consider the VBG, as it is a hybrid of sorts between Gastric Bypass and the LapBand. Read-up on it! If you are ready to do a lot of the work yourself (i.e. exercise, eating healthy, etc.), then this is perfect. Best of luck!

I'll start checking it out today. Thanks!

Come check us out we are VSG we have our own page and the people are evry helpful Look under forums Good luck