And welcome to the Loser's Bench. 40lbs is impressive. VSG is a great, effective low risk procedure. I just started a new Thread that may help you further:
http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/ver...s-dummies.html
My VSG was $13,500 and was an "all in" self pay, cash up front, price. No insurance or financing. Only adders were the Nut and the Psych, which was under $500.
We look forward to your contributions here.