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Topic: FYI: mental health support group formed
Hi! just sneaking over from the vsg forum to let you know that i've started an online support group for folks with pre-existing mental health issues as well as those dealing with them after surgery.
i hope the group will be a supportive and safe place for all. you will find us at http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/mental_health/
hope to see you there!
i hope the group will be a supportive and safe place for all. you will find us at http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/mental_health/
hope to see you there!
Ann 
Topic: RE: Any regrets?
Psst...wrong forum; this is for VBG, vertical banded gastroplasty. The sleeve is VSG, vertical sleeve gasttroplasty :) so you will get answers there
Topic: RE: Why am I so nervous?
I am one week post op and was also nervous, I just had to keep telling myself how worth it it would be and that I would just have to get through some tough times to get to my goal. Give yourself up to the experts and try and go with the flow. Deep breaths and bring someone who makes you feel calm. Good luck!
Topic: Problem....
Ok, so I had the VBG done in Sept. and have lost 50lbs since. I haven't lost and/or gained anything now in 4 months. There are times, where I can eat, but no where near as much as I used to, and there are times where I have a hard time just eating a piece of fish or yogurt. I sometimes find myself vomiting up the fish or yogurt.
According to my Dr., my stomach/pouch is the size of my thumb to the first knuckle (basically about an inch). I have been able to eat more food than this size of pouch sometimes with out any problems...
Any Ideas?
I go see the Dr. in a week, but I thought I'd get some ideas.
According to my Dr., my stomach/pouch is the size of my thumb to the first knuckle (basically about an inch). I have been able to eat more food than this size of pouch sometimes with out any problems...
Any Ideas?
I go see the Dr. in a week, but I thought I'd get some ideas.
Topic: RE: please help
From what I understand, the sleeve gastrectomy, cuts and removes a big portion of your stomach, where the VBG is similar to the Lapband, but without the frequent visits for fills and it don't remove your stomach. look at this forum post :
www.obesityhelp.com/forums/VSG/4115340/VSG-vs-VBG/
Topic: RE: Why am I so nervous?
You are right. Thank you so much for the encouragement. I really need it. God bless you.
Topic: RE: Why am I so nervous?
Im havin surgery April 6th..I feel scared,nervous and very excited at the same time..however i want to do this sooo bad.I think everyone feels this way,at some point of this journey!!
Topic: RE: Why am I so nervous?
Um maybe because your entire life is going to change in a huge way. I think everyone experiences some nervousness or anxiety pre-op. I certainly did. Actually had a couple of weeks of depression where I was mourning food that I wouldn't be able to eat any more. It passed. This surgery was about regaining control of my health for me. It forced me to do what I have to do to start living again. And, will hopefully add years to my life. With that in mind I was able to overcome any fears and just went ahead and did it.
Shirley
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