Should i VSG or GB or DS
I'm thrilled with my sleeve. I've lost 205 pounds and I'm nearing my goal at 13 months post op. I have had no complications. The surgery was uneventful. The recovery was not fun, but not terrible - as I got used to my new tummy and eating again. My surgeon says there are no long term issues or problems to anticipate with the sleeve.
Its worked out perfectly for me.
best wishes,
Carol
Surgery May 1, 2013. Starting Weight 385, Surgery Weight 333, Current Weight 160. At GOAL!
Weight loss Pre-op 1-20 2-17 3-15 Post-op 1-20 2-18 3-15 4-14 5-16 6-11 7-12 8-8
9-11 10-7 11-7 12-7 13-8 14-6 15-3 16-7 17-3 18-3
I hope you're posting this in those forums too, I'd imagine most of the replies here will be pro-sleeve, since that's what most of us here chose!
I chose the sleeve because I did not want malabsorption. I like that the only thing the sleeve did was to remove 80-85% of my stomach.
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
The thing you have to know about the VSG..... It is NOT a standardized procedure. They are not a created the same.
VSG patients as a whole end up with a wide range of eventual capacity, 3-4oz. up to 16oz. seems to be the range.
EWL for the VSG has an overall average of about 50-60% and many programs deem that as successful.
WLS is really not about the WL in the big picture. WLS is really about keeping the weight off that you have lost.
Having a sleeve that is set-up for long term "helps" along with your commitment and compliance.
Going to a VSG surgeon that has great success working with the SMO is very helpful.
Finding a surgeon that has the data and goals for you that match your desires is also very helpful.
Your BMI is very close to 50 and you should also study the DS as an option.
frisco
SW 338lbs. GW 175lbs. Goal in 11 months. CW 148lbs. WL 190lbs.
" To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art "
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Dr. Paul Cirangle
You need to post on all three boards. My first choice was the sleeve as I didn't want they life time mal-absorption from the other two unless absolutely necessary down the road. For that reason the DS was my second choice. The RNY was my last choice of the three as you have mal-absorption of nutrient for life but, not the calories. Also there seems to be a large number that have the man made sonoma (opening from pouch to intestines) stretch out. With the VSG and DS you keep the pyloric valve. So your stomach works like a regular stomach but, holds less. You can also take NSADs after and you can't with RNY.
BAND REMOVED 9-4-12-fought insurance to get sleeve and won! Sleeved 1/22/13! Five years out and trying to get that last 15 pounds back off.
