Question:
Has anybody had the vertical sleeve gastrectomy surgery?

Does insurance every pay for this surgery?    — Rebecca B. (posted on April 30, 2008)

April 30, 2008
I haven't yet, but am scheduled for July 25 with Dr. Alvarez. Check out the VSG forum.
   — NeedToLooseWeight

April 30, 2008
OMG...SOOO many people, including myself, have had VSG. There is a forum listed that you can go on and read all day about the surgery. VSG is an awesome TOOL to have. But it, just like all the rest, is a tool. As far as insurance, there are some that do and a lot that don't from what I have learned. VSG is one of the newer procedures that many insurance companies haven't started paying for. Too new for them. I have had two different doctors tell me that more and more people are going with VSG now. Good luck with your decision.
   — corky1057

April 30, 2008
I think VSG is one of the most exciting surgical options emerging right now! The results are excellent for the appropriate surgical candidate! My son had VSG done just over a year ago and the results have been phenomenal. We couldn't be happier for him. My husband and I are both DS post-ops and felt strongly that VSG was the best option for our son. It has been exciting to see what a positive result he has been blessed with! Some insurance companies do, in fact, cover VSG. You will need to contact your insurance provider and determine if the coverage you have is inclusive for this procedure. Blessings, dina
   — Dina McBride

May 1, 2008
Not every insurance pays for this surgery. Go to www.ask.com and ask about what type of insurance pays for the gastric sleeve surgery. It lists all of them.
   — nascar_angel_3_2003

May 2, 2008
I had VSG and so glad I did. It is a wonderful tool. My insurance was 100% coverage (BS/BC PPO). Good luck.
   — datagirl2

May 3, 2008
I had the sleeve on February 13, 2008. I had to pay for it, I hope I can keep it off. My total bill was $21,000. So far, I have lost 60 pounds.
   — cbo