I'm very new to all of this VSG information and would like to hear from some people about their surgeries. I'm very interested in people that have had the surgery over 2 years ago and have you kept off your weight?

My 20 year old Type 1 diabetic daughter is having the sleeve in June. Any Type 1's out there that can tell me how the did with their sugars post op?  I'm concerned over the fist few days when you get very little in. She is on the insulin pump.  Thanks for any input.

 

Can someone who has had the sleeve surgery, please post before and after pictures.  When I go to the forum some really don't tell you which one, I want to see as I am undecided which surgery I want.  I have done all the research ,comparisons, etc..still undecided.  I do know that I want to lose at least 100lbs, but, still can't decide

 

 

I am 5 months post op and I have lost 70 pounds, I am walking 5 days a week and I have not lost any weight since easter weekend! frustrated... I have another 25 to go to reach my goal..

You are not a mean girl sweetheart. And why be jealous? You look fantastic!! And she knows it and sees it. You two have totally different body shapes and totally different lifestyles. I would keep accepting the clothes. Because you are going to keep losing,and it will save you money. If she cannot be happy for you, then that is something she needs to deal with and pray about. Be happy for her. She has obviously struggled with this too. Talk about this together as well. And one thing I see, you are so focused on sizes and numbers... Don't be. You look Amazing.. You feel amazing right? Plus your stylish and gorgeous... Keep up the GREAT work. Everyone is a little different in this journey.. I have a long way to go. And you are my inspiration. Love you. 

for the rest reading this.... I personally know JenniferRN. 

Hi Shawana,

I had the vbe in 1996.  I lost a lot of weight and because of the staple line breakdown gained almost all of it back.  I blamed myself for many years, until i looked into revision.  I received my RNY on Jan 17, 2013.  I am pretty happy overall.  i have lost 36 pounds.  You will lose weight much slower than the originial surgery, but it will be consistent.  I wan ted the Ds surgery but my doctor didn't do that type of surgery and recommended the RNY.  Although i am happy with my surgery If i had to do it again I would go with the Ds.  You can take Motrin and other pain killers.  I have back pain and knee pain in general and I am upset that there isn't  a otc medication that works like motrin.  Tylenol isn't helpful.  Listen to your doctor but i vote for the full ds if possible...check out the ds site and do the research.  You and youre doctor will make the best decision for you.  

Good Luck with your surgery.

Michelle

Hi Shawna,

I'm sorry to hear of your experience with the VBG.  I had it almost 9 years ago. I lost 145 lbs in 14 months. I did get down to 158 at one point, but needed to regain some weight because I didn't feel good at that weight.  I am most comfortable at 175, but have gained some in the past 2 years. I am currently at 182. I hope to work harder at it when the weather gets nice again and I can be outside.  

I haven't had an revisions or anything, but I do know a few people with the VBG who have had injections at the banded opening to give them more restriction. My doctor does it as an outpatient thing with a scope down the throat, much like an endoscopy.

I wish you well, and hope you get the satisfaction and results you want.

Lois

I agree, Dr. Aceves is excellent! He is performing my VSG surgery on 4/25/13 and I've heard nothing but great things about him!

Hi, my name is Shawna. I got the vertical banded gastroplasty in Cardston, Alberta by Dr. Hollingsworth. Less than 6 months later i noticed the restriction had disappeared. For real. I lost about 40 pounds in that first 6 months.
I had a few Scopes finding The staple line was broken down by half. My original doctor didn't want to touch it. Dr. Nohr said it wasnt suitable to revise to rny.
A year later i lost some more due to my own efforts - I was getting married. In the last 11 years i have lost probably 300 pounds. Oh, yeah and gained 350. Today i weigh 315 +/-10 pounds. I'm in communication with Dr. Gagner for a revision. He is recommending the intestinal part of the ds surgery.

This is where I'm at.
What is your experience with the actual vertical banded gastroplasty?

Shawna