Hello Markita,
My name is Katrina and I had the VBG done on 4/12/01 in Houston, TX. In the last 5 weeks I have lost 30 ugly pounds!
There is a group online at www.onelist.com group name vbg that has nothing but vbg'ers on it. I know of quite a few people who have had the surgery and are doing great.. Some are around 7-9 years out. The site at onelist has A LOT of members who could answer all your questions.
If you want to go to my profile, its quite long tho, and you will find out some of the things that have happend to me before, and after surgery.
I will keep you in my prayers. I pray that you have a uncomplicated surgery and a speedy recovery. I know that GOD will guide your surgeons hands.
Please feel free to e-mail me if you want to. I love making new friends! And its so nice to know what to expect! God Bless you and your family!