Any VSG regrets?

I am trying to decide between RNY (covered by insurance) and VSG (not covered). I am trying to NOT make the decision solely on cost.

Regarding VSG I worry it might be easier to regain weight, but with RNY I am worried I won't stay on top of all the vitamin/supplement requirements.

Thanks in advance for your insights!

Post Date: 9/27/08 4:40 pm
My surgeon (Dr. Kevin Reavis in S. California) never got tackled by one of his patients before.  I grabbed him around his neck and squeezed  the breath outta him at my 2 week post op appointment....why? ......I was so thankful that he saved my life........4 outta 5 I told him...............he asked me so how did I save your life......

#1   Normal blood sugars  twice a day for past 10 days post op
#2   FIRST low blood pressure reading in over 6 months in his office that day
#3   NO foot pain  over 2 years suffering with plantar fascieitis  on left foot  (my dr. was 
       going to send me to an orthopedic surgeon!! if the VSG didn't help)
#4   NO MORE HOT FLASHES!!!  or rather NOW they are so insignificant I have NOT taken my
        Premarin for 2 weeks!!! 

Now 5th....I have to wait until lab....to see if my triglycerides are coming down.

IS THIS SURGERY A  MIRACLE???  DO YOU HAVE SIMILAR WEIRD DISORDERS THAT ARE NO MORE or NOT  IMPACTING YOUR DAILY FUNCTIONING?  OR IS THIS ALL IN MY MIND??

I guess I would agree since it has changed so many lives including my own. 

Rhino,
Happy you finally got rid of those hot flashes, LOL!

See the OH is acting up again!

Hot Flashes was from new thoughts that are forbidden here........

Thanks for your reply! I too have plantar fascietis and I hadn't even considered it might be among the things resolved by surgery. Yay - maybe it will! Congrats on your success and thanks again for sharing it.

ROFLOLPIMP I had to reread it twice!!!  I was wondering what Rino was doing taking a female hormone.  He does not look like a sex change patient in pics!

No Female issues, except not always understanding your genders view...

You have a chance of regain with the RNy, and you have to keep up with the vitamins/suppliments/labs with the VSG.

I never cared for the malabsorption issue with RNY. Less chance of complications with VSG. This is why I chose the sleeve. I LOVE MY SLEEVE!!!!

Thanks, this is a really valuable insight. I've been to visit your blog before so I give a lot of weight (no pun intended) to your response. Thanks, and also thanks for blogging!