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Scotty,
There are a couple of guys on here that I can think of that's had the VSG. Their id's are Unidos and Jamie. They would be a great source of info. for the VSG. Pick whichever WLS that you and your surgeon thinks best for you.
Duane
There are a couple of guys on here that I can think of that's had the VSG. Their id's are Unidos and Jamie. They would be a great source of info. for the VSG. Pick whichever WLS that you and your surgeon thinks best for you.
Duane
"Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us."
I run for those who can't or won't. I run because I once was one of those people.
Being apprehensive and nervous is natural. We all were. WLS is a MAJOR surgery and here are risks involved. Do your research, ask questions, talk with people who have had WL surgery, and make your choice. Your surgeon can offer his opinion and advice on which surgery would be best for you and your cir****tances and goals.
I'm 16 months out and here is a list of some of the improvements I have experienced because of my surgery:
216 pounds GONE!
13 medications a day - GONE!
Sleep apnea - GONE! No more bi-pap machine!
Severe edema - GONE!
Pe-diabetes - GONE!
Congestive heart failure - GONE!
Ankle, knee, and back pain - GONE!
Size 50-52 pants - GONE! (Now size 33)
Size 3X-4X shirts - GONE! (Now medium or large)
I am able to walk several miles, run if I want (which I don't).
I can exercise and weight train again.
I can push mow the lawn, weed-eat, and other yard work.
I can do projects around the house - build shelves, patio cover, climb ladders, paint, etc.
I can play ball and be active with my grandkids wihout having to sit down after 3 or 4 minutes.
I can ride my motorcycle on long trips without having to stop every 50 miles and rest.
In short, thanks to my WLS, I can live my life again!!
Having the surgery was the right answer for me. Good luck to ya!
I'm 16 months out and here is a list of some of the improvements I have experienced because of my surgery:
216 pounds GONE!
13 medications a day - GONE!
Sleep apnea - GONE! No more bi-pap machine!
Severe edema - GONE!
Pe-diabetes - GONE!
Congestive heart failure - GONE!
Ankle, knee, and back pain - GONE!
Size 50-52 pants - GONE! (Now size 33)
Size 3X-4X shirts - GONE! (Now medium or large)
I am able to walk several miles, run if I want (which I don't).
I can exercise and weight train again.
I can push mow the lawn, weed-eat, and other yard work.
I can do projects around the house - build shelves, patio cover, climb ladders, paint, etc.
I can play ball and be active with my grandkids wihout having to sit down after 3 or 4 minutes.
I can ride my motorcycle on long trips without having to stop every 50 miles and rest.
In short, thanks to my WLS, I can live my life again!!
Having the surgery was the right answer for me. Good luck to ya! BamaBob54 
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Welcome, Like you I have recently come to the realization that I need to do something other than what I have been doing my whole life. I have my appt. on the 11th and while I am scared and nervous as the days get closer I find myself more anxious. It is nice having a few people starting this journey at the same time I am.
Paul C.
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04
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