Hi, im new here,  got my surgery date for April 9, 2009,  Just saw the dietitian to night about the liquids for the 1st 2 weeks.  This is a real change of ways,  Good luck to everyone!!!


Lannie

I chose the VSG for similar reasons. I didn't want malabsorbtion issues because of my anemia and I wasn't okay with my intestines to rerouted. Nor did dumping sound appealing. But I also wanted a lifetime change. This is something I didn't want to reverse. The complications of the band eroding the stomach long term or slipping and other complications didn't appeal to me, nor did the fillings.

I chose the VSG so I'd have a smaller stomach without many of the other complications the other surgeries had. Even "IF" the VSG didn't work for me, the worst I'd end up with is a smaller stomach. I wouldn't need to have something removed nor would I have to have surgery to have my stomach and intestines "fixed". 

Still I think we shaould all do what is right for ourselves. What works for one doesn't work for someone else. I was settled in thinking I would only be allowed the RNY until they told me I could have the VSG. Do your research and figure out the best option for you. It'll be a lifetime change. 

My 2¢ woth. Take it or leave it.

Bea/newbea46
April 21, 2009
Lap RNY

Kristin9903
April 29
Lap Band

So very excited!! 

I am just not "okay" with cutting apart my innards and rearranging them.  I like that the Band is adjustable to work for me, and that it can be taken out if for some reason it needed to be.  I'm still getting used to the idea of having a foreign object in my body forever, but it's not any different than having a knee replacement, artificial heart valve, or an IUD for that matter.  I also am a little afraid of the malabsorption aspect of the RNY. 

That's why I am opting for LapBand, but it may not be the right choice for everyone.  Thanks for asking!