Which U.S. Surgeons do VSG on someone with 32 BMI???

I am considering VSG but my BMI is 32.

Does anyone know which surgeons, if any, will perform VSG on a patient with a BMI of 32 in the U.S.?

I will be self pay because I know insurance won't cover it unless I'm 35 BMI. 

Thank you 

That's a great question and I wish I knew. I know the standard BMI is lower in Mex and Brazil but I don't know about the US for self-pay. Will you talk about your comorbidities when you start to talk to surgeons? I'm thinking they would feel more comfortable doing a VSG on someone at 32 BMI if they know you have something like sleep apneia, high cholesterol, pre-diabetes, or something weight related. Please keep us posted on what you find out.

--gina

Dr Cirangle in San Francisco, CA

Thanks for the response. I've found two so far that will do VSG on a patient with a BMI less than 35. One in L.A. and one in T.X.  I was just hoping to find one closer to me in S.C. 😀

did you find any? 

Only the three ... in C.A., T.X., and L.A. 😕

I am still looking. Trying to see if Emory would be willing. I think you just have to talk to them. I was told it helps if you are self pay. 

Emory?

Emory hospital is big in GA. 

Oh. That's not too far from where I'm from. Is that near you?