Question:
I had open VBG July 23, 2001. Will I know if I disrupt my staple line?

I was supossed to have open RNY but had VBG instead due to scar tisssue and adhesions from a previos surgery 12 years ago. I did not have a choice, since my surgeon discovered all this after he opened me up. I am just about 7 weeks post op and have gone from 353 to 304 (-49). I feel like I can eat so much. Would I know if my pouch broke open and my stomach is like it used to be? I am on a plateau and don't know how to get off. I am afraid I won't lose more than this 49 pounds. Does anyone who had VBG have any suggestions or advice? I don't drink soda, alcohol or sugary drinks. Water, water, water, Crystal Light, and a little fat free milk here and there. What is too much to eat? I have vomited from being too full...I just need some help and advice. Thanks.    — nvgirl (posted on September 10, 2001)

September 12, 2001
Linda - you've lost 50 lbs in 7 weeks! That is fantastic!! You need to join us VBG'ers on the yahoogroups VBG group (go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vbg ) and join the list. You will find hundreds of successful VBGers who have lost dozens and hundreds of pounds, in the same time frame as RNY, and are keeping it off (there are a lot of misconceptions about VBG - come join us and find out the truth!!) Hope to see you there!! You will find a lot of support! (I've lost 75lbs since my OpenVBG on 06/11/01)
   — Cathy J.