Has anyone had this surgery yet. I am looking for a safe referral in Mexico.

What was the cost? How did your surgery go. It is not available in Canada yet. Tx!

Endoscopic? I had my VSG done laparoscopically. 7 stab sites.

This is a new surgery that is done down the esophagus and with a special crimping like tool to make the stomach smaller but without removing part of the stomach. Look it up on the Mayo Clinic site. I have been in communication with one of the surgeons there and I am looking to have it done in Mexico hopefully.

They have gone through the clinical trials on this and are at 100% capacity.

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Interesting. I'm totally happy with the removal of my "old" stomach, though. ????

Interesting. I'm totally happy with the removal of my "old" stomach, though. ????[/quote

Were you banded before? That is great you are happy with your sleeve! I am losing my band after 10 yrs.???? I need to find another surgery and this one is perfect for me as I need to lose about 35lbs which I regained and this surgery is suitable for. It is not designed for large weight loss.

No banding here. Where I live it's not covered and is quite costly. RNY and VSG are though. Soooo, I opted for something that was covered. Plus I didn't think the band would work for me.

I am hoping to get ESG at the Mayo Clinic soon. I have completed a 12 week behavior modification program that is required and I am close to getting the BMI to 35 with 10 more pounds to loose. It is not covered by insurance but that is not a problem for me at this time. I am choosing this because it requries no overnight stay in the hospital, no pre surgery diet, no incisions and it can be adjusted and reversed. I hope to loose about 40 pounds.

Who here has had it, and how are you doing?

Dede

April 8..I had the Endoscopic Sleeve in New York...I had a sore throat for 4 days...so far lost 8lbs...no regrets!!!!

How are you doing now after the ESG today? I to to Mayo today for a check in.

Are you eating any food yet? Or still just on shakes?

How much have you lost? Thanks !!

April 8..I had the Endoscopic Sleeve in New York...I had a sore throat for 4 days...so far lost 8lbs...no regrets!!!!

I eat about 2oz of food before I'm full. ..I lost 12lbs

To qualify for this endoscopic procedure I have to loose weight to get the BMI to 35 I am at 35.7 BMI today. So proud I was able to do this. It has been learning to eat healthy and new habits have been formed. I do not expect to resume eating like I had, that made me fat. So very motivate and ready to go.

Another benefit. My blood pressure has gone from 156/78 to 123/74.

Congratulations

I will be having this procedure in November. I would like to know how you felt right after and the few days after.

Where are you getting it done crochet queen? It is not yet approved in Mexico or it wasn't in July. I hunted all over the place to try and find this surgery without going 1/2 way round the world. There is a Dr In FL that is doing it as part of a hernia repair. Must be some way to get round the non approved yet factor but he and hospital down there are both very expensive. Good luck to anyone who gets it and let us all know how it goes.

Where are you getting it done crochet queen? It is not yet approved in Mexico or it wasn't in July. I hunted all over the place to try and find this surgery without going 1/2 way round the world. There is a Dr In FL that is doing it as part of a hernia repair. Must be some way to get round the non approved yet factor but he and hospital down there are both very expensive. Good luck to anyone who gets it and let us all know how it goes.

I am getting this done in Manhattan. I know of two other people who had this done a year ago and the other 6 months ago. With appeals and physician documentation they are getting it covered by some insurance companies. This does not have a CT code yet which is why it isn't being covered for most people. No guarantee for me either. My doctor is trying to get this approved for me. I was going to do the sleeve surgery but was very apprehensive about having my stomach cut. My BMI is 36 but I was eligible for all surgeries as I have HBP as a result of my weight.

From what I understand the post op is probably the same as when you have the sleeve surgery. I still have a lot of reading to do on this so I can understand it better. I am just wondering how you feel after and when do you feel back to normal afterwards.