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Hi all, I am working on my pre-op requirements for a VSG to DS revision. I've called my insurance member services number 4 times now trying to get a copy of my "EOC" or the specific bariatric policy for my plan and no one can help me! It's like these people have no idea what I am talking about...

Hi everyone! New here. I had a VSG in May 2015 and I am beginning the process to revise to a DS. I've regained about half of the 90 lbs I lost with VSG. Initially I planned to have the DS procedure to begin with, but at my final appointment before submitting to insurance, my surgeon said he...

Thank you so much for the info! I will ask him at my appointment and let you know his response. My surgeon is Dr Onopchenko at Atlanticare in Atlantic City nj. Before my I initial surgery I researched him and his reputation seem to be very good. AtlantiCare was also named as a bariatric center...

Thanks so much for responding. I'm fairly certain Dr O does the "traditional" DS. Here is the websites explanation of the procedure: "What The Procedure Involves Removal of 85% of the stomach including the portion that is responsible for producing an appetite stimulating hormone (Ghrelin)...

hi everyone! I had VSG surgery in May 2015. My starting weight was 267, bmi of 52. Despite getting pregnant 4 months later (accidentally), I managed to get down to just under 180. From September 2017 to this past August I went to an intense nursing program and realized after graduation that I...