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Post by lookingforme on Mar 18, 2015 0:28:50 GMT -5
Hello, I am thinking of getting the VSG. I received my packet to have testing done. My appointment is April 7th with the Nut, Dr and Psy. Any long terms out there with any advice?
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Post by caprice on Mar 18, 2015 5:45:37 GMT -5
Welcome!
Are you considering a malabsorbtive surgery at all, or is the decision on VSG made? I ask, because, if you have a significant amount to lose, sometimes "restriction-only" isn't enough.
I had the DS (restriction of a sleeve combined with malabsorption), so as a not-long-term-VSGer, can't help with your question.
Plenty of VSGers around, though, I'm sure some will be around soon.
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Post by west4thavenue on Mar 18, 2015 10:24:07 GMT -5
Hello! I am a DSer, too, so I can't speak first hand on that particular experience.
However, I know a lady who is nearly 3 years out from her VSG. She has lost all her excess weight and has kept it off. She spends at least 4 evenings a week in the gym. Another lady I know had the VSG and has done less well. She doesn't work out often and has not been fastidious in observing the dietary restrictions that were necessary in order for her to get the weight off. She initially lost a good amount of her excess weight, but is beginning to experience regain. She is about 2 years out.
Remember that weight loss surgery is a tool, not a magic wand. You still have to do all the work. Whichever surgery you decide is the right one for you, be assured that your success will depend upon your willingness to comply. The key word here is CHANGE. Change needs to happen in your head before you go into the O.R. You must expect and implement change that goes far beyond your relationship with food! Everything changes -- socially, physically, psychologically -- and some of those changes can be really challenging.
I'm glad you came here. I love this group and invite you to share with us. Is your family on board with your surgery (so important)?
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Post by goodkel on Mar 18, 2015 13:04:45 GMT -5
Welcome! The VSG will reduce the size of your stomach which is what will help you lose the weight. But, the stomach stretches and, over time, you will be able to eat more. It is important to develop good eating habits from the start so they can carry you through when you will one day be able to eat a volume of food like a normal person. The VSG is best for people whose main problem is volume eating, those who haven't messed up their metabolism from years of yo-yo dieting. You can find some studies and articles on it here: weightlosssurgery.proboards.com/board/63/vsg-data |
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Post by jameskenny2015 on Jul 9, 2015 11:23:59 GMT -5
According to Placidway, obesity and bariatric surgery are generally only an option for people who are more than 100 pounds overweight. Most physicians will first suggest a wide variety of treatments such as behavior modification, dieting, and exercise. Sometimes, a doctor will prescribe medications. When these fail, surgery is an option for those who have not responded to such treatments and who are severely obese. Surgical procedures are generally divided into three categories: malabsorption, restrictive, and mixed, or combination. The type of surgery any patient will undergo will depend on how much weight needs to be lost. Lap banding and gastric bypass are two of the most common surgeries. |
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Post by newyorkbitch on Jul 9, 2015 11:31:11 GMT -5
According to Placidway, obesity and bariatric surgery are generally only an option for people who are more than 100 pounds overweight. Most physicians will first suggest a wide variety of treatments such as behavior modification, dieting, and exercise. Sometimes, a doctor will prescribe medications. When these fail, surgery is an option for those who have not responded to such treatments and who are severely obese. Surgical procedures are generally divided into three categories: malabsorption, restrictive, and mixed, or combination. The type of surgery any patient will undergo will depend on how much weight needs to be lost. Lap banding and gastric bypass are two of the most common surgeries. No shit, Sherlock. |
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Post by goodkel on Jul 10, 2015 11:41:56 GMT -5
According to Placidway, obesity and bariatric surgery are generally only an option for people who are more than 100 pounds overweight. Most physicians will first suggest a wide variety of treatments such as behavior modification, dieting, and exercise. Sometimes, a doctor will prescribe medications. When these fail, surgery is an option for those who have not responded to such treatments and who are severely obese. Surgical procedures are generally divided into three categories: malabsorption, restrictive, and mixed, or combination. The type of surgery any patient will undergo will depend on how much weight needs to be lost. Lap banding and gastric bypass are two of the most common surgeries. Once a person is 25 pounds or more overweight, diet and exercise has only a 5% long term (5 years and over) success rate. 95% of those people will gain all the weight back and more. Obesity is a metabolic disease that behavior modification alone can not cure. While the lap band and the Rny are the most common bariatric surgeries, they are also the least effective and have the most long term complications. |
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Post by jameskenny2015 on Jul 24, 2015 1:02:00 GMT -5
May be you should weigh other options? My wife got a Cosmetic Surgery in South Korea, with the help of Placidway, a medical tourism company. We were referred by this company to Reyoung Clinic, Seoul, South Korea which is a modern and highly specialized medical center. My wife did not have so much difficulties in undergoing the surgery since the staff were so kind to us and made my wife comfortable.
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Post by newyorkbitch on Jul 24, 2015 11:23:59 GMT -5
May be you should weigh other options? My wife got a Cosmetic Surgery in South Korea, with the help of Placidway, a medical tourism company. We were referred by this company to Reyoung Clinic, Seoul, South Korea which is a modern and highly specialized medical center. My wife did not have so much difficulties in undergoing the surgery since the staff were so kind to us and made my wife comfortable. What type of surgery? |
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Post by johndean on Nov 10, 2015 6:10:39 GMT -5
The procedure permanently reduces the size of the stomach. The procedure is performed laparoscopically and is not reversible. Gastric sleeve may be really safe and easy, I think.. |
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