HomePatient EducationSleeve GastrectomyVertical Sleeve Gastrectomy: What You Should Know Editor June 27, 2011 Sleeve Gastrectomy 8 Comments 8 Responses Cheryl December 12, 2011 Hi I have set up an appt to descuss the sleeve gastrectomy. I am shocked at the price of this surgery. it was quoted at $16,600.00. Is that a fair price? I truely need it but am afraid I can’t come up with that amount. Any sugestions? thank you Nancy Donovan June 26, 2012 when will medicare cover the gastric sleeve… we are all waiting waiting waiting for the news…. they are supposed to make a decision by friday the 29th…. Nancy Donovan June 27, 2012 MEDICARE APPROVED THE GASTRIC SLEEVE FOR EVERYONE TODAY AT 3PM….6/27/2012 Char H July 8, 2012 Congratz Nancy! Tiffany September 19, 2012 I was going to get the Sleeve, but after going for all the tests and having only 1 more appt left, I was told that the Sleeve, was NOT covered by Medicare??? So I am really confused?? I have Medicare & Medicaid and I Live in Illinois. Is there something I am missing??? Harry Stewart September 28, 2012 It is my understanding that although the Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve (LGS) surgery has been approved for Medicare (conditions A, B, C), it still hasn’t been approved for the region that covers Maryland. I also understand that there should be a decision for this area by the end of October. Is there any indication as to which way the deciding committee will rule? I am morbidly obese, have high blood pressure, have OSA, and other co-morbidity issues. I have reviewed the various options, and only feel comfortable with the LGS procedure. I do not want the high potential maintenance of the lap-band (Dr agrees), and I feel the life-time restrictions relating to the gastric by-pass are beyond my comfort zone. I’m hoping to hear (relatively soon) of a positive response for the Maryland area. Tonia December 17, 2012 i had the sleeve gastrectomy done on November 16th of 2012 and i was wondering if anyone knew how many stitches or staples are involved inside my stomach? i know there is no exact number but when someone asks me how many staples and how many stitches i dont know what to tell them and it is aggrivating. i keep forgetting i had the surgery and i am pulling my internal stitches. how long does it normally take for them to heal inside? anyone got an answer or a best guess for me??? PLEASE! Annie August 29, 2013 Sleeve surgery in Mexico is very affordable. The doctors have a lot of experience with the Sleeve Gastrectomy and even train the US doctors in this procedure. I am having mine for $4700.00. That includes all of my lab work, medication, days in the hospital and 3 days at the Marriott. There are other affordable options.
Cheryl December 12, 2011 Hi I have set up an appt to descuss the sleeve gastrectomy. I am shocked at the price of this surgery. it was quoted at $16,600.00. Is that a fair price? I truely need it but am afraid I can’t come up with that amount. Any sugestions? thank you
Nancy Donovan June 26, 2012 when will medicare cover the gastric sleeve… we are all waiting waiting waiting for the news…. they are supposed to make a decision by friday the 29th….
Nancy Donovan June 27, 2012 MEDICARE APPROVED THE GASTRIC SLEEVE FOR EVERYONE TODAY AT 3PM….6/27/2012
Tiffany September 19, 2012 I was going to get the Sleeve, but after going for all the tests and having only 1 more appt left, I was told that the Sleeve, was NOT covered by Medicare??? So I am really confused?? I have Medicare & Medicaid and I Live in Illinois. Is there something I am missing???
Harry Stewart September 28, 2012 It is my understanding that although the Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve (LGS) surgery has been approved for Medicare (conditions A, B, C), it still hasn’t been approved for the region that covers Maryland. I also understand that there should be a decision for this area by the end of October. Is there any indication as to which way the deciding committee will rule? I am morbidly obese, have high blood pressure, have OSA, and other co-morbidity issues. I have reviewed the various options, and only feel comfortable with the LGS procedure. I do not want the high potential maintenance of the lap-band (Dr agrees), and I feel the life-time restrictions relating to the gastric by-pass are beyond my comfort zone. I’m hoping to hear (relatively soon) of a positive response for the Maryland area.
Tonia December 17, 2012 i had the sleeve gastrectomy done on November 16th of 2012 and i was wondering if anyone knew how many stitches or staples are involved inside my stomach? i know there is no exact number but when someone asks me how many staples and how many stitches i dont know what to tell them and it is aggrivating. i keep forgetting i had the surgery and i am pulling my internal stitches. how long does it normally take for them to heal inside? anyone got an answer or a best guess for me??? PLEASE!
Annie August 29, 2013 Sleeve surgery in Mexico is very affordable. The doctors have a lot of experience with the Sleeve Gastrectomy and even train the US doctors in this procedure. I am having mine for $4700.00. That includes all of my lab work, medication, days in the hospital and 3 days at the Marriott. There are other affordable options.
