Van Wagner - STL newbie :)

Hi everybody....I have been reading everyone's posts. I wanted to see if anyone has ever used Van Wagner? I am tired of being over weight and finally going to get some help. I am very nervous. I have a 3 year old son that I can hardly keep up with. I am very excited about finding this website. I am sure I will have tons of questions!!! Amanda

Amanda....I don't happen to know anything about Van Wagner, but I wanted to drop in and say Hello and Welcome to the board.....Hope to keep hearing from you!!!! It is a wonderful place.....I have gotten tons of info, suggestions and made quite a few friends. I wish you all the best with your jouney of WLS!!! Hugs...Tammy H.

Amanda welcome to the Mo. Board. it is a good place to get all sorts of info. Im sure there is someone out there that has had Dr. Van Wagner. I dont know . But know that your 3 year old wont stand a chance against you once you have lost the weight and feel better. Im 66 and yesterday was playing kick the ball with my 2 year old Great grandson. lol. for about an hour. and before surgery i could barely walk. Again welcome and you are amoung friends here. Jan

I did not have Dr. Van Wagner but had his partner Dr. Richardson. I have good things about Dr. Van. Good Luck with everything! I had my surgery Mar 29, 2007. I have lost 32 lbs. Christy

Christy, What surgery did you have? I'm in the process of working with Dr. Richardson too. I was pretty sure I wanted the band, but it's a tough decision. Congrats on your success so far! Ann

Ann, I had the LAP RNY. It has gone very well. I did not have any problems until I started adding meat. Then I would throw it up. Then I learned to eat slower and not as much. It is hard to listen to your pouch. You have to decide what is right for you. I had to have a very restricted diet otherwise I would not eat the right things. Sweets are the worst for me. Before I would have no will power when it came to them. Now I know I will be very ill if I eat sweets. Good luck with your decision. Christy