Any VBGers on here?

I posted on the VBG forum but no-one is on there...my post yesterday is still the most recent post.

Just want ANY advice, support, encouragement from anyone who has done the VBG.

How mush have you lost?  What are weight loss averages?  Any links to site or pages where they tell of loss with a VSG?

I was just diagnosed with Crohns and am looking into VSG.

Thank you!

Cat

Cat,

I'm so sorry that it turned out you did have Crohns. It must be a huge disappointment, but I suppose its better to know and make the safest choice for WLS rather than if you never got the call and went through with RNY only to have complications later.

I don't know much about either, but are you looking into VSG or VBG? You listed both. Aren't they different? Are you trying to decide between the two?

Has Dr. Rupp done VSG before? If so, did you ask him if he'd be willing to put you in contact with some of his previous patients? Maybe he has some stats he'd be willing to share with you.

I wish all the best for you. Please keep us posted on what you eventually decide and your new surgery date.

Delia

Hi This Is Ken And I had VBG In Mar 2007 By Dr Rupp And Staff. Nothing But The Best I Have Lost 160 Lbs And Kept It Off With Out And Problems

Reading Your Profile You have Gone Through The Same Steps I Went Through With The Psy And All. I Also Had Medica And They Have Been Great To. Take Advantage Of Dr Rupp AND  His Staff They Have Been the Best And Most Straight Up Professional Group I Have Ever Dealt With. The Program Works If You Play The Game. I Have 3 Children And One Grand Child And Never Knew Life Could Be So Fun Again. Stay In Contact If You Need Anything. Good Luck Ken

Hi Ken,

Thanks for the replys.  I am in the "waiting to hear" stage again.  Medica gave me the written approval for the RNY, but now need to wait for the approval for the VBG.  Dr. Rupp is very nice.  He seems to know his stuff.  He says he has done 120 plus VBG surgeries for Crohns patients.  I just wish that I wasnt cancelled 48 hours before my surgery.  That, to me, was rather lame.  I stepped down from my positipn at work and if they had given me even an extra day, things wouldnt have hurt so much.

But, at this point, I am thankful there is still an option for me.  I only need to lose 100-120 lbs to be at my high school weight.  I just need Medica to do their thing and get me approved!  I hope it goes smoothely and quickly.  I need to be healed up for the Christmas shopping season...lol.

Thanks for the nice words!

Cat

No Problem You Have Any Questions Or Concerns  E mail Me  You Be Just Fine By Christmas lol lol. I Lost Total Of 168 Been Holding Same Weigh For a Year Now. I Live In Eagan