Hi. I had it done and am not too sure it was the right thing to do. I had it 3 years ago and I did lose 170 lbs but now I can eat more than I could at first which scares me. I also have been having alot of abdominal pain and back and chest pains. Some are sharp pains and some are real bad gas pains. My doc ended up being a jerk so am not going back to him. You're getting this done in Milwaukee are you? I ended up having 2 hernias and one had pushed through my intestine and aot of scar tissue that my intestines wrapped around. After a few docs and a visit to Mayo Clinic this was all found from a new doc I am seeing. He fixed all that but I am still having pain. I am thinking og having a revison to the RYN but it is a VERY big deal to have that done because to remove the band he will have to take that part of my stomach out. I guess I really didn't understand what I ws having done when I did it. Do I regret it? Yes I do. Even though I am alot thinner now, I would rather be fat than have all these medcial problems-they are controlling my life. I am not trying to scare you away from it but please make sure you have a support group to go to. I didn't nd I really should have. I am trying to find someone who had a revision so it anyone has please post so we can talk.

Hello Yvonne. There is another one in your boat. Me..I had my VBG in 1985. I lost 117 lbs. I have been so mad at myself because I know that I could have done better. I have not yet had my surgical area explored to see what damage I have done. If I eat something and do not chew it up good, like you, I get sick because something did not go thru the band. I am afraid that I have broken the staple lines. I weighed 335 when I had my surgery. I am 57 and I have talked about having it redone, but only to talk myself out of it. My husband has been so supportive and he does not want me to have anymore surgeries. Since my VBG,I have had a complete hystorectomy and a major emergency gallbladder surgery. Going under the knife to me is like taking a good nap, But my husband has his fears. In my heart I want to try again. I would love to be a size 14 just for a day!!! When I had my surgery, There were to my knowledge, no support groups. I really think if I had known about this site when I had my surgery, I would have had a better chance of making it. Thanks for listening Yvonne. I wondered if there was anyone out there like me. Keep in touch. Bea

Now stop that! You are doing just great! Baby steps darling! Baby steps. To err is human! You are human! You had this surgery for a reason! Reach out for your support like you are right now. *HUG* Please don't beat yourself up for one little kerflufal! (My word for screwing up!) At least you ate protein! Keep up the great work. You will find your way! No one is alike in their eating. You will find what is right for you! Take care. Take one day at a time Sunshine! Here when you need a friend. Eve

Hello Lynne, Don't get discouraged. There could be any kinds of reasons why things are done the way they are! Personally, I think your insurance is not approving this VBG surgery because of the "failure" rate maybe. I am no expert but I can tell you from personal experience, it does fail. Statistics show that this operation after 5 years, ppl that had it gain their weight back. I had this surgery 8 years ago and NO i haven't gained all my weight back, but it is coming on slowly. I am hoping for a revision of my surgery to have the Gastric Bypass. I am in process of starting a program with a dietician and a councillor with mild to moderate exersise. It takes time of course. Lots of paperwork and lots of patients wanting this and other surgeries done. You have to stand in line, so to speak. Take baby steps Lynne. One day at a time. Talk to you doctor about the depression though. Keep talking here as well. Do you have MSN Messenger? If you do, i will gladly add you to mine and we can chat if you like. Just let me know. You are doing great! Take care Lynne! Eve

Hello all sorry it's been awhile but i have been busy,well had vbg on june 26th of this year started at 456 well as of today i am down to 379 well that is 79 pounds down yaaaaaaaa god is so good i cant belive it i am really lossing the weight i am lossing around 5lbs every two days doc said that is great i am on my way,just wanted to share hope everyone is haven a good monday Anastasia