Medicare question

Has anybody here had experience with Medicare covering the Vertical Gastric Sleeve?  I can't seem to get through to them as a live person, to ask the question.  thanks Cecelia

I am not aware of anyone who has had the gastric sleeve covered by them. I know for a while they considered it experimental so wouldn't cover it, but that may have changed, but I just am not sure. Have you tried finding their website to see if they have any info on it there?

Well here is the latest on the Medicare and VSG question.  I found out for sure that Medicare is not covering yet and it is likely to be another 2 years before it has final approval.  Apparently it has been on the adgenda since Jan of 09 and has still not been decided on.  My doc thinks it could take another 9-12 months after it does get approved before actually getting it in process with Medicare.  I do NOT want to wait another 2 years, I am not sure I could survive it anyway, so I have opted for the RNY.  I know many people seem happy with that procedure, I was just so hoping for a banana instead of a triangle and no intestinal involvement, however, my doc has done hundreds of RNy's and helped instill confidence in me that I would do well with the RNY.  So wish me luck, I have to get my 9 hour class in then I can get a surgery date.  Woo Hoo.  Cecelia