VSG end of june
So the process is now officially started.
I have a consultation for a gastroscopy may 15th, X-ray, blood test will have to be done around the 25th, and surgery will be last week of june.
I am SO excited.
I finally decided to go with the VSG instead of the Lap Band. I hadn't researched it before, but someone here suggested I should research it. So I did, and this is what I chose. Less invasive than the RNY and less maintenance than the Band. It requires cutting my stomach, which I didn't really want, but at least it is not touching my intestines!
So any VSG tips? Dos and Don'ts?
I have a consultation for a gastroscopy may 15th, X-ray, blood test will have to be done around the 25th, and surgery will be last week of june.
I am SO excited.
I finally decided to go with the VSG instead of the Lap Band. I hadn't researched it before, but someone here suggested I should research it. So I did, and this is what I chose. Less invasive than the RNY and less maintenance than the Band. It requires cutting my stomach, which I didn't really want, but at least it is not touching my intestines!
So any VSG tips? Dos and Don'ts?
Wonderful news! Congratulations!
I'm not a VSGer, but a DSer, and I'm sure there will be some VSGers come by, but my biggest advice would be to make sure you take your acid reducer medication faithfully, and a heating pad on the abdomen post-op felt great and was wonderful with gas pains - both of these also helped to reduce the nausea, as did getting in all my fluids.
Good luck!
I'm not a VSGer, but a DSer, and I'm sure there will be some VSGers come by, but my biggest advice would be to make sure you take your acid reducer medication faithfully, and a heating pad on the abdomen post-op felt great and was wonderful with gas pains - both of these also helped to reduce the nausea, as did getting in all my fluids.
Good luck!
The liquid diet to shrink the liver is to make surgery easier for the surgeon. Dr. Gagner is skilled enough, not to require this in my humble opinion. If you want to shrink your liver, go on a low carb diet before surgery as it can't hurt, but I don't think its necessary.
Sandy
"The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up"
Mark Twain 
Glad to hear you are comfortable with your decision and moving forward - exciting times!
Sorry, I can't offer any advice as I'm an RNYer but you have my full support.
GOOD LUCK!
Sorry, I can't offer any advice as I'm an RNYer but you have my full support.
GOOD LUCK!
Referral: pre-Aug 2010 <> Info Session: Mar 18/11 <> Nurse Practioner: Oct 31/11 <> Behaviourist/Dietitian: Nov 15/11 <> Social Worker: end Nov/11 <> Endoscopy: Jan 18/12 <> Education Class: Feb 29/12 <> Surgeon Mtg: Mar 6, 2012 <> Called w/Date: 20 Mar, 2012 <> Surgeon: Dr. Mamazza <> RNY Surgery Date: 13 Apr/12
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