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bluecrab
on 2/12/09 8:27 am - MD

I must agree with Christina, the stories have been quite scary on this site in regards to the VBG precedure and yet I had the precedure done almost a yr ago(Mar 18th). I am very, very pleased with my weight loss but most importantly getting rid of ALL medications!!!! I take one multi-vitamin a day and THAT IS IT!!!! Unreal!
Also, with this VBG I had a sleeve. It is done much differently than back in the "80's". With any precedure you can have problems. But this is very "safe' and it is very consistant with losing. I feel completely wonderful and since my precedure in my area have been MANY others that have stepped up to the plate and had this same precedure with again AMAZING results. I cannot say enough "good things" about this precedure. It is very healthy and SAFE..........and the best part is my intestines are RIGHT WHERE THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO BE unlike the RNY and DS. Everything travels down and out just like it did before surgery, only exception is that it is much smaller capacity for this to happen.............gotta love them sleeves!!!!! HOpe this helps anyone out there that is considering this precedure but is afraid...........IT WORKS!!!!!

Lucy van Pelt
(formerly LetItBe)
on 2/12/09 7:11 am

VSG on 10/12/10

Topic: RE: VBG HAS BEEN A 21 YEAR NIGHTMARE

I'm so sorry to hear about this, DustyLady. What kind of surgery did you have?

Ladybug173
on 2/12/09 7:10 am - Asheboro, NC

Topic: RE: How cupcakes help support Ovarian Cancer Research

As an ovarian cancer survivor, I would really like to thank you for this...I will be encouraging all of my friends to send cupcakes...Hope your cold is better soon!

"For He shall give His angels charge over thee to keep thee in all thy ways." Psalms 91:11

L N
on 2/11/09 6:57 am

VSG on 05/21/09

Topic: RE: Need help with deciding on Dr. in Mexico

thanks it was a mistake

Rhonda S.
on 2/11/09 6:00 am - Bensalem, PA

Topic: RE: Need help with deciding on Dr. in Mexico

I think you may want to post this on the VSG forum. A lot of times people mix it up with the VBG [vertical banded gastroplasty] the old stomach stapling surgery. If its not a mistake posting on this VBG forum just excuse me and ignore the post!

Rhonda

Christina M.
on 2/10/09 11:32 pm

VBG on 06/28/07

Topic: I'm a success!!

Okay, when I first came to this site before I had my surgery I was scared to death. Most of the fear came from all the horrible stories on this forum, Once I spoke with my doctor and made my decision about my surgery I had to make peace with it. I searched out people that had positive outcomes and tried to hold on to that. Now that I have walked down the road myself I want to help others. This surgery, if done correctly, can have great outcomes. I've worked the program. After losing some weight I was able to begin exercising again. I can now run a mile in 9 min 45 sec. When 2 years ago I couldn't even walk from my car to the street without getting short of breath. I love my new life. I feel as if I've been reborn. I have now lost 110 lbs. I have 40 more to go to get to my goal weight, but I decided about 6 months ago to just enjoy life and the weight loss will come. I don't have any major problems from my surgery. The problems I have encountered are kidney stones from the change in diet, and vomiting when I get brave and try and eat something I'm not supposed to eat. If you have a good surgeon and you work the program. It is possible to have good results. I'm not saying there are not complications, because there are. I just want to give you hope. Because I'm a success!!

Barbara C.
on 2/10/09 10:58 pm - Raleigh, NC

RNY on 06/05/07

Topic: How cupcakes help support Ovarian Cancer Research

As I'm nursing my cold, I had the TV on today and Kelly Rippa announced that she has teamed up with Electrolux to help raise funds for the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. Each time you send a 'virtual' cupcake to someone, Electrolux will donate $1.00 to OCRF and enter you in a drawing to win an Electrolux's new washer/dryer set.

If you are interested in support OCRF, click this link to send a virtual cupcake: http://www.kelly-confidential.com/make_a_cupcake/

Why don't you make a cupcake and send it to a friend? The can enjoy it without worrying about having it settle on their hips! Each one you send will raise $1.00 for OCRF.

What could be sweeter?

Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
High-264, Current-148, Goal-145

L N
on 2/9/09 7:04 am

VSG on 05/21/09

Topic: Need help with deciding on Dr. in Mexico

Hi I think I researched enough that I am going to get the Gastric Sleeve done. Now I need some help in choosing the best Dr. for the surgery in Mexico.

Most of the prices are within the same amounts, take a few hundred dollars.

So please everyone. Give me your thoughts.

Thanks for your help.

Lavanda in SC

PamO
on 2/8/09 4:27 am - Florence, KY

Lap Band on 06/30/08

Topic: RE: WLS Community on YouTube!!!

thanks for the info

Highest/current/goal 285/197/149

DustyLady
on 2/4/09 8:14 pm - OH

Topic: RE: VBG Is it the same as the stapling done in the 1980's

I had my VBG done in the early 90s, and one of the reasons I had it done where I did was because I was told that they (University of Iowa) were one of the places where research was being done. It didn't work. I only lost a small amount of weight, and still can't eat enough to keep a bird alive. I go to doctors for help, and they only make me feel very sad because they try to tell me that I just need to try harder, or try a different diet, or do different exercises. I was really upset after visiting with my doctor yesterday.

To tell the truth, I regret having had my surgery done.

DustyLady

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