Hello Everyone!!......I would like to introduce myself
Hi and welcome to the best board on OH. We are a loving, caring, kick you in the butt when you need, hug you when you need it group. I am so glad you posted and introduced yourself. I look forward to getting to know you better in future posts.
Hugs,
trish
P.S. What is VSB surgery? I have always been curious.
Hugs,
trish
P.S. What is VSB surgery? I have always been curious.
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Albert Schweitzer
Hi Trish!
Vertical Banded Gastroplasty is a combination of surgical banding with a stapled pouch. Unfortunately in a large % ( close to 30% per one study) - staple line disruption, scarring, stenosing of the band opening, daily vomiting, and SEVERE reflux occur ( I actually refluxed out my nose while I slept and would aspirate gastric contents).
Fortunately, revision to RNY resolves the complications. There is a higher incidence of complication- my surgeon spent hours working around scarred tissue- but it has been worth it. I had an awesome surgeon and I feel GREAT! I actually enjoy eating again and look forward to being on the losing side again. Before surgery, I could only tolerate mashed potatoes, milk, tortilla chips, refined carbs- everything else caused pain or vomiting.
I am so grateful for the OH family and all of the great support. It really helped alleviate my fears of having a revision. Looking forward to future posts!
XOXOXO,
Mich
Vertical Banded Gastroplasty is a combination of surgical banding with a stapled pouch. Unfortunately in a large % ( close to 30% per one study) - staple line disruption, scarring, stenosing of the band opening, daily vomiting, and SEVERE reflux occur ( I actually refluxed out my nose while I slept and would aspirate gastric contents).
Fortunately, revision to RNY resolves the complications. There is a higher incidence of complication- my surgeon spent hours working around scarred tissue- but it has been worth it. I had an awesome surgeon and I feel GREAT! I actually enjoy eating again and look forward to being on the losing side again. Before surgery, I could only tolerate mashed potatoes, milk, tortilla chips, refined carbs- everything else caused pain or vomiting.
I am so grateful for the OH family and all of the great support. It really helped alleviate my fears of having a revision. Looking forward to future posts!
XOXOXO,
Mich
Hi!
Thanks for the welcome! Regarding your question- Fortunately, my surgeon, Dr. Ku is very experienced with revisions- I did my research
. He was able to do the whole procedure laparoscopically. I was prepared, however, that changing to an open procedure was possible if surgical issues arose. I feel so much better now. I wish you all the best on Tuesday. If you have any questions or I can help you in any way, just let me know!
Mich
Thanks for the welcome! Regarding your question- Fortunately, my surgeon, Dr. Ku is very experienced with revisions- I did my research
. He was able to do the whole procedure laparoscopically. I was prepared, however, that changing to an open procedure was possible if surgical issues arose. I feel so much better now. I wish you all the best on Tuesday. If you have any questions or I can help you in any way, just let me know!Mich
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