The Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG) is rapidly emerging as one of the weight loss surgery procedures that patients choose the most. For some bariatric surgeons and patients, the VSG has replaced the Proximal Roux-en-Y (RNY) Gastric Bypass as the most popular weight loss surgery currently done. Removal of the upper
Tens of thousands of people have had success losing weight and improving their health with a laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (lap-band). For those who haven’t met their weight loss goals, or who have had a band-related complication, a revision is an option: conversion to a vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG), Roux-en-Y
Celebrating Dennis' Journey Before & After VSG Gastric Sleeve! I've struggled with obesity most of my life. I started to gain weight when I was diagnosed with Tourette’s Syndrome. I was diagnosed at the age of 8 years old. I was part of a study and tried several different medications to
Celebrating Felicheeks' Before & After VSG Journey! I went to my doctor in January of 2015 when I realized I was gaining more weight. I could no longer lose it due to my multiple chronic illnesses. My doctor referred me to a weight loss surgeon. Starting in February of 2015,
Celebrating Lindsay's Before & After RNY Gastric Bypass Journey! Weight loss, or the concept of it anyway, has felt to me like a full-time job for a long time. I remember being on my first self-imposed diet in middle school after I made the cheerleading squad and discovered my first
Vertical Sleeve - Does Bougie Size Matter? The Vertical Sleeve Surgery Calibration Tube The calibration tube is made out of soft and flexible silicone with the capacity for internal aspiration. This serves to aspirate the stomach during vertical sleeve surgery. It is inserted through the mouth once the patient has
Celebrating Scott's Before & After the Sleeve (VSG) Success! I believe my journey is relatively typical. I had high blood pressure, cholesterol, and the same medical problems as many of us who are overweight. The warning signs of diabetes were paired with clothes that were hard to find and airline
I am very excited to share my Before & After VSG journey! I am, and always have been, addicted to food. I love everything about it. The smell, taste, texture, family functions, celebrations, etc. Weighing in at a whopping 399.4 pounds, I would say I am your normal weight loss
Celebrating Dayna's Before & After VSG Journey! I have struggled with being overweight since I was a child. I had never fit into regular clothes. I had tried all kinds of diets with my mother. My mother supported me by trying the diets that I did. Nothing ever worked, or
Celebrating Marjory’s Journey Before & After Gastric Sleeve (VSG)! My struggles with my weight started when I was 24. After years of dieting with some success followed by gaining all the weight back and then some, I ended up obese weighing 250 pounds, and my health started deteriorating, and I
