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Monistat has a new product, Soothing Gel, that will get rid of that rash. They also have powder and cream. Check near the monistat at your drug store
Topic: RE: Is it too late??
Eve,
I am not sure what the rules of this board are but is there a way I can e-mail you off list? How can I send you my e-mail address I would like to chat further about this since we are on simiar paths.
Thanks
Topic: RE: Is it too late??
Hey there kiddo!
It seems the messageboards are quiet lately. I just joined up myself so I am not sure how the traffic is. I have had a few ppl comment on some of my messages. I am usually here everyday, or try to be. I am researching alot and reading ppl's profiles etc...you can learn alot that way. The VSG is posted here and that is the only information I have regarding it. There is a messageboard for ppl that have had this done. I agree with you. I want to stop the insanity of obesity as well! I feel like my every thoughts is on "what am I gonna do", etc...I feel like I am trapped and surgery is my way out. I have considered drugs to help me but I am too scared of the side effects. I to have children at home and I do not want to jeopardize my health any more than it is. Right now, I am a healthy, fat woman. I am still very active and very involved in my kids lives as well as for my family. I try everyday to get out and stay active. I wrenched my right knee a few weeks ago and I am having a hard time with it right now as I do have alot of weight on it and it will take time to heal, so that keeps my activity minimal right now. I believe there is a new drug coming out according to a doctor I have seen. I will not be a guinea pig for drug companies. But anyhow, moving on....i am very very liery to use any kind of drug treatment. I thought phen phen was banned? I am sorry this message is short but I must go. I will check back later on to see if you are around. Take care Liz...
Eve 
Topic: RE: Is it too late??
Thanks Eve... I wasn't sure where to post my message... I also posted on the revision board and haven't gotten much response. I have two very young children and that is why I am so fearful of further surgery... yet I so badly want to stop the insanity of being obese. I have struggled since the age of 5 (at least that is when i began to be aware of it). What is the sleeve surgery all about? I keep thinking that more and more treatments will be coming out for obesity... including a new drug (I have yet to try medication of any type except phen phen which was a godsend to me).
Topic: RE: Is it too late??
Hello Liz,
It is never too late! I am not familiar with your type of surgery but I had the Vertical Banded Gastroplasty 8 years ago. I to have failed this operation. It is along the same lines as your stomach stapling, but in partial. Have you thought of having the lapband done? It may work for you because it is a band that is fit around your current pouch to make it smaller. I am not expert but that would be a good road to investigate. I am sure if you start talking on this site, you will find more experienced people than I about different types of revisions you could have. I am looking into having a revision done myself. I want to have the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy. It is still a very new procedure but I am very interested in it. Search out this website. This site has all the information you need. Read people's histories and you will learn from them as well. This day and age, you have all the support in the world. I for one, am here for you to chat with. A little about me, i had the VBG done at 540 pounds. I lost 200 pounds and have started gaining again! So, we are in the same boat so to speak. I am very much willing to rock my boat with surgery. Yes, there are complications, but I would give anything to have a "NORMAL" life! But we won't get into that! ha! 
Anyhow, moving on...take care Liz. Take one day at a time and research what you need on the internet. All the info you need is out there and on this website especially! Catch ya on the message boards!
Eve
It is never too late! I am not familiar with your type of surgery but I had the Vertical Banded Gastroplasty 8 years ago. I to have failed this operation. It is along the same lines as your stomach stapling, but in partial. Have you thought of having the lapband done? It may work for you because it is a band that is fit around your current pouch to make it smaller. I am not expert but that would be a good road to investigate. I am sure if you start talking on this site, you will find more experienced people than I about different types of revisions you could have. I am looking into having a revision done myself. I want to have the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy. It is still a very new procedure but I am very interested in it. Search out this website. This site has all the information you need. Read people's histories and you will learn from them as well. This day and age, you have all the support in the world. I for one, am here for you to chat with. A little about me, i had the VBG done at 540 pounds. I lost 200 pounds and have started gaining again! So, we are in the same boat so to speak. I am very much willing to rock my boat with surgery. Yes, there are complications, but I would give anything to have a "NORMAL" life! But we won't get into that! ha! Anyhow, moving on...take care Liz. Take one day at a time and research what you need on the internet. All the info you need is out there and on this website especially! Catch ya on the message boards!
Eve Topic: Is it too late??
Over 15 years ago in grad school I had a silastic ring gastroplasty... aka stomach stapling (not one minute of aftercare). I am currently 240 lbs and never got below 190 from a high of 276. The struggle still continues. My current insurance has wls excluded... so if i had a revision it would be cash. That is an issue but worse is that I am petrified to have surgery again... revisions seem to be more complicated and my life really is good... with the exception of my weight. I got to thinking... I would guess my pouch is stretched...can I retrain my pouch? So much has changed with wls... can I go back to a post op eating plan? Does anyone have any advice on where I can find info? I tried traditional dieting and it has failed. Suggestions? Anyone been here? Resources? I would appreciate any direction you can point me to, perhaps I can somehow learn to use the tool that I have... despite it being an out of date model
Topic: RE: VBG anyone else have it done???? what were your results
I am sorry to hear u are having such a ruff go at it. i have been looking up as much information as i can on all the surgeries.. i know there are such horrible things can happen with all of them. I am having the surgery in Bowmanville Ontario. I do wish u well and hope u are able to clean any problems up and are able to feel better and live alot healthier life soon.
Thank you for your reply.
Yes i do have a suport group. looking up a few in and around my area, i live in Windsor Ontario Canada
Topic: RE: VBG Surgery...Failure!
Hello Susan!
Believe it or not, I have NO internal complications with my VBG. I was not aware of the procedure that would have to take place for me to have a revision! WOW! I thought it would be easier since my pouch is already formed, just bigger than it should be. I don't know what I was expecting! Thank you for the eye openner! This is not gonna be as easy as I thought! 
I am so sorry this operation has been so difficult for you. You know, as the years go by, more and more the doctors are perfecting these procedures. Look forward to that at least! The doctors know more now than they did years ago! That is my saving grace right now! I am hoping that with new technology, etc...things will be just as easy for me with the revision than they were with my original surgery. I had only one little complication with my incision in the beginning. I got an infection and that cleared up with in a month or so with antibiotics and proper wound care. I wish you all the best Susan. I am sure there is someone out there with the answers you are looking for. Take care.
Eve
Believe it or not, I have NO internal complications with my VBG. I was not aware of the procedure that would have to take place for me to have a revision! WOW! I thought it would be easier since my pouch is already formed, just bigger than it should be. I don't know what I was expecting! Thank you for the eye openner! This is not gonna be as easy as I thought! I am so sorry this operation has been so difficult for you. You know, as the years go by, more and more the doctors are perfecting these procedures. Look forward to that at least! The doctors know more now than they did years ago! That is my saving grace right now! I am hoping that with new technology, etc...things will be just as easy for me with the revision than they were with my original surgery. I had only one little complication with my incision in the beginning. I got an infection and that cleared up with in a month or so with antibiotics and proper wound care. I wish you all the best Susan. I am sure there is someone out there with the answers you are looking for. Take care.
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