Howzit! Welcome to the Hawaii forum. It's the slowest place here in the world on this board, LOL. I had the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy done by Dr. Cirangle. You should check out that board too.

So you are in the research phase huh? Trying to figure out if WLS is for you? Ask all the questions you want. No question is too big or too small.

I too had chronic back pain and suffered for 2 years prior to getting the VSG done in March 2007. I was stuck in a rut. I was going to Physical Therapy until insurance ran out. Then onto self paying for Chiropractor visits 3 times a week. Had back pain all the time, couldn't move, couldn't excercise and put on even more and more weight. Every doc I saw told me to lose weight. I needed help and I needed it fast as I couldn't stand the thought of living life in pain forever. I initially saw ads on tv for the lapband which sparked my interest but after my first consultation with Dr. Cirangle, he gave me info on the VSG and I was sold. I loved the idea of setting and forgetting it. No fills to hassle with. And I loved the idea with the VSG, they also removed the hunger hormone. That was the kicker! I wasn't going to graze on all the Hawaii goodies all freakin' day long. Don't get me wrong, I still love my popcorn and mochi crunch but now I can only eat a cup of popcorn, not the entire bag for myself.

Good luck on your journey and ask alllll the questions and get all the details you need.

aloha,

michelle

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