All summer I've followed this, but been frustrated by the lack of knowledge. The committee approved the VGS on June 30, but then a committee or such was formed and now it's being discussed and getting feedback? Decision due in November? Anyone heard anything about this? I'm eager to make the leap, but not without insurance!

Thats nice yo hear because thats what I have did u only pay 225 for ur copay at the hospital? (for each day ur there)

I think my mine is $175.00 per night in the hospital. And that is it!! So exciting!

I think my mine is 175.00 per night in the hospital. And that is it!! So exciting!

Wow that is good i wish mine was 175 I did get my letter from my obgyn she stated that I had been under her care since10/2011 so i hope that works I have no comib. At all but pre diabetic borderline, Fluid on my L5 in spine, 2 knees on there way to going bad, 2 feet and ankles well they just gone. Oh last but not least migraine headaches.

And none of that counts just the and me having a bmi of 52

The final Medicare decision on the VGS is due in just a few weeks, Nov 12, 2012. It's real possible, and this is what I'm waiting for, that Medicare will cover the VSG. IF that happens, Medicare pays 80% and Blue Cross picks up the remaining 20%. IF I were to go with just Blue cross, (no medicare) they'd pay 80% and I'd have to pay 20%, which could be considerable. so it depends on your secondary coverage, what portion they'll pay.

I have medicare as my primary. I have been approved and surgery is Oct.22 at Scottsdale Shea. It only took 2 months from

1st appt. to surgery. Good Luck

I have medicare as my primary. I have been approved and surgery is Oct.22 at Scottsdale Shea. It only took 2 months from

1st appt. to surgery. Good Luck

We have the same date 7 days away. Good luck