Question:
i would like to hear from people that had originaly vbg and then revised to another

i had vbg feb 1999, but i think at this time it is no longer working. i have actually gained 10 lbs to get me to 200 lbs. i did get pregnant 5 mons after my surg/was not planned, but i had a healthy baby and do not regret it althoug that could have been the cause that i could not reach my goal. please share stories about revising from bvg to some other type and if it has worked or not..    — christina C. (posted on October 3, 2001)

October 4, 2001
Had VBG in 95, started at 375,dropped to about 230, have since blown up to 300 lbs. I was revised on 8-20-01 to Open RNY and have since lost 25 lbs. I am told that mines will be a slower journey because this is not the original or first surgery for me and that my body had already previously gotten use to my smaller pouch. So far Im okay. I am supposed to be free to eat anything now. For me though, I can only hold a few bites, not a small meal, and I have to eat slowly. Im expecting to reduce to atleast 200 lbs, small goal, and then another 50 from there.Im a tall girl so ideal weight for me is 150-170. I will look like a supermodel if I can get there. My surgery didnt have any complications. Some revisions do.So far Im satisfied and learning to eat all over again, completely different than vbg.
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