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Hello I live in Johannesburg, South Africa. I'm wondering if there is anyone reading this locally who'd like to chat with me. I am pre-op - have my first appointment with the surgeon (Unitas Hospital, Centurion) on 25/1/2007. All the usual questions and jitters - but I'm very excited about the whole process....hugs all round. Fiona

Does any on this forum has any experience with the WLS of VSG. My doctor is strongly recommending this procedure instead on GBS or the LB. I would like to some fee back if possible. Please advise...Thank you

Yes it is Colleen, I had surgery in January, 2003 and haven't looked back. I had the RNY. It has not been easy and I have not followed directions like I should in the last year. Subsequently, I now need to have all my teeth removed because I didn't take calcium supplements like I should. Just a warning, please, please, listen to your physician and take those supplements. It seems like so many and can get rather costly, but it is something that we must do. I am trying to get back on the path. I stopped taking protein drinks, too. The only thing I did do with some consistency is take my vitamins and for the past week (tooth aches) haven't been doing that. So now I am trying to get it right. Take care and Good Luck. Ifama